When is the third Republican US presidential debate and who are the candidates?
The third debate will take place in Miami. NBC News will host the event at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and air it from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (0100 to 0300 GMT Thursday). Florida is the home of former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who are running first and second in national opinion polls, respectively. Key Points
Economic TimesNHL: Vegas Golden Knights thrash Florida Panthers to lift Stanley Cup
Vegas Golden Knights thrashed Florida Panthers 9-3 to lift Stanley Cup for the first time. Vegas captain Mark Stone hit a hat-trick while Jonathan Marchessault won Conn Smythe Trophy. Key Points
Economic TimesBroadway actress Denée Benton takes aim at DeSantis, calls him 'Grand Wizard'
Broadway actress Denée Benton sparks controversy at Tony Awards, compares Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a KKK leader in onstage speech. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesNot a knock-knock joke: Alligator bites Florida man after he opens front door
A Florida man was bitten by an alligator as soon as he opened his front door. The man is expected to make a full recovery. The alligator was euthanised. Key Points
India TodayRon DeSantis requested the information of trans students who sought care at Florida's public universities. Now students are planning a statewide walkout.
DeSantis told all public universities to hand over the medical data about all trans students. Students are calling it a breach of trans rights. Key Points
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Florida prisoner given lethal injection, executed for 1990 murder at shopping mall parking
A 59-year-old man, identified as Donald Dillbeck, was executed in Florida for the murder of a woman in 1990. The accused was given lethal injection at Florida State Prison. Key Points
India TodayFreedom of speech at American universities is falling prey to doublespeak
Institutions need divergent voices, inclusive policies and collaborative learning. Their programmes should not be used as a cudgel to promote ideological conformity. Key Points
mintWatch: Chairs, debris fly off as storm hits Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Florida
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship, docked in Port Canaveral, Florida, was hit by a powerful storm. Passengers and crew members were seen dodging lounge chairs, umbrellas and other loose items on the cruise ship. Key Points
India TodayBig Tech Censorship Goes to the Supreme Court
Florida and Texas want government to police free speech on social-media platforms. That never turns out well and it violates the First Amendment. Key Points
mintTrump racks up Florida endorsements in blow to DeSantis
Donald Trump launched a bid for the 2024 Republican nomination in November, and polls show he is leading the field of declared and as-yet undeclared candidates. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to launch a run and is in second position in polls. Key Points
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Tourists are back with a bang, but a long visa wait is keeping them away from the United States
International tourist arrivals remain at 26% below pre-pandemic levels, according to a June 2023 monthly report from the US Travel Association, with spending slower, too. At the close of 2022, international visitor spending in the US was at $99 billion, just over 50% of where it stood in 2019. Thats a far cry from 2019, when the US received 79.4 million visitors, who spent $181 billion. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon builds $120 million satellite processing hub in Florida
Amazon (AMZN.O) is building a $120 million processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its thousands of planned Kuiper internet satellites, the company and state officials said Friday. Key Points
ReutersFlorida lawmakers approve 6-week abortion ban, sending bill to DeSantis for signature
Lawmakers in the Florida House approved the ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy in a 70-40 vote. The bill passed the state Senate by a vote of 26-13 on April 3. Key Points
India TodayMerv: See what we know about Zooey Deschanel starrer rom-com’s release date, plot, crew and more
Zooey Deschanel stars in Merv, a rom-com where a couple's breakup leads to unexpected revelations about their shared dog's emotional state. Taking the pet on a Florida vacation, they reevaluate their relationship. With a screenplay by Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark, the film explores love, empathy and second chances. Key Points
Economic TimesUS babysitter drives 1,000 miles with 2 toddlers, abandons them in park, arrested
Two toddlers, aged 1 and 2, were allegedly taken 1,000 miles away from their home in Florida by a babysitter. After the children were reported missing by their mother, police found the toddlers abandoned in a park and arrested the accused. Key Points
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Here is the information on the 2023 Women's College World Series
The 2023 Women's College World Series featured top softball teams competing for the championship. Here's a summary of the bracket, scores, and schedule. Key Points
Economic Times‘I love you all’: Murder accused’s last words to witnesses after being put to death
Michael Zack III, who killed two women after meeting them a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996, was pronounced dead minutes after 6.14 pm following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke. Key Points
India TodayUS Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the legality of Republican-backed state laws in Texas and Florida that constrain the ability of social media companies to curb content on their platforms that these businesses deem objectionable. Key Points
Reuters10 injured in gunfire during argument at Florida party venue, suspect arrested
At least 10 people were injured in a gunfire that occurred during an argument at a party venue in Sanford, Florida. A 16-year-old suspect was arrested and taken to a juvenile detention centre. Key Points
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