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Disney settles Florida dispute after 'Don't Say Gay' bill backlash

Disney settles Florida dispute after 'Don't Say Gay' bill backlash

Disney reached a settlement with Florida tourism authorities Wednesday after a row over its pushback against Governor Ron DeSantis's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, which aimed to outlaw teachings of certain LGBTQ issues in schools.

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Four killed in German motorway bus accident

Four killed in German motorway bus accident

Four people were killed and around 35 injured when a bus overturned on a German motorway near Leipzig on Wednesday, police said.

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Jill Biden writes children's book about 'First Feline' Willow

Jill Biden writes children's book about 'First Feline' Willow

The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book all to herself.

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Saudi Aramco CEO calls energy transition strategy a failure

Saudi Aramco CEO calls energy transition strategy a failure

Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply, the head of Saudi Aramco described the current energy transition strategy as a misguided failure on Monday.

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Michael Hooper poised to make Australia 7s debut in Hong Kong

Michael Hooper poised to make Australia 7s debut in Hong Kong

Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the prestigious Hong Kong tournament, it was announced Thursday, as the Wallabies Test veteran bids for a place at the Paris Olympics.

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MLB Dodgers agree with catcher Smith on 10-year, $140 mn deal

MLB Dodgers agree with catcher Smith on 10-year, $140 mn deal

Will Smith, a catcher who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to victory in the 2020 World Series, agreed to a 10-year contract extension worth $140 million, the team announced Wednesday.

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US Fed official says may be 'appropriate' to lower number of rate cuts

US Fed official says may be 'appropriate' to lower number of rate cuts

The US central bank should either scale back or delay its interest rate cuts in response to "disappointing" inflation data, a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.

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Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica

Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica

Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while Lyon also progressed after brushing aside Benfica in France.

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'Still not covering the skies': Kyiv calls for air defenses after 4 killed in attacks

'Still not covering the skies': Kyiv calls for air defenses after 4 killed in attacks

Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine killed at least three people on Wednesday, officials said, as Kyiv called for more Patriot air defence systems to battle a surge in missile strikes.

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Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event

Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event

Nelly Korda is off to her best start of any LPGA season and back atop the world rankings, but she wants to be boring at this week's LPGA Ford Championship.

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