A board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis claims the company cut a “back room deal” to control development at Walt Disney World.
Category: Politics and Government
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Facial Recognition Powers ‘Automated Apartheid’ in Israel, Report Says
The Israeli government is using computer vision to monitor Palestinian travel across checkpoints, according to the report.
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Russian Pranksters Trick the Fed Chair, Based on Internet Videos
Videos circulating online show Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, answering basic questions about the American and global economy.
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Canada Lands Volkswagen Battery Plant With Billions in Subsidies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the assistance was needed to offset incentives offered by the United States.
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DeSantis, in Latest Volley Against Disney, Suggests Punitive Steps
The Florida governor also described proposed legislation he said would override the company’s effort to sidestep oversight of its theme parks.
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Is Public Television the Israeli Government’s Next Target?
Kan, a multimedia network of news, prestige TV and niche language radio, is prepared to fight for its life.
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Pressure Mounts on China to Offer Debt Relief to Poor Countries Facing Default
There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.
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Hoping to Travel Abroad? Don’t Put Off Your Passport Application.
Processing times for new and renewed passports have increased again. The updated timeline, 10 to 13 weeks, leaves some would-be travelers feeling desperate.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Balances China and U.S.
Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.
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Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.
The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.