States Dig Into Homeowners Insurance and Why It’s Hard to Buy
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States Dig Into Homeowners Insurance and Why It’s Hard to Buy

State regulators asked more than 400 companies for data on their homeowners insurance businesses. The inquiry comes at a moment when severe weather is increasing risk.
RuPaul Is Sending a Rainbow Bus to Give Away Books Targeted by Bans
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RuPaul Is Sending a Rainbow Bus to Give Away Books Targeted by Bans

The star, whose show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has an international following, is one of the founders of a new online bookstore promoting underrepresented authors. The giveaways are part of its outreach.
DeSantis Vetoes Blanket Social Media Ban for Youths Under 16
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DeSantis Vetoes Blanket Social Media Ban for Youths Under 16

The statute, passed by the Florida Legislature last week, would have required sites like TikTok and Instagram to deny accounts to underage users, even if their parents permitted them to do so.