Universal Creative has plans to bring the Land of Oz to life with theme park attractions that would let visitors skip down the Yellow Brick Road and step into the Emerald City, according to a published report. The New York Times reports Universal Destinations & Experiences Chairman Mark Woodbury has “secret plans” to create theme…
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious groups. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom and should be blocked while…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is making cuts to its menu, with some of the coffee giant’s “less popular beverages” set to take their final bow next week. In an announcement Monday, Starbucks outlined plans to remove a selection of its drinks — including several blended Frappuccino beverages, the Royal English Breakfast Latte and the…
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By ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press The price of bitcoin fell below $90,000 and other cryptocurrencies saw large drops Tuesday morning, erasing some of the gains digital assets have made since President Donald Trump took office on a pro-crypto agenda. Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, was trading at about $89,000 as the U.S. stock market…
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By SYLVIA HUI, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations, church officials said Tuesday. Related Articles World News | Recipes: Comfort food can be healthy with these low-calorie dishes World…
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The fabric and craft retailer Joann, which had already announced the closure of hundreds of stores, this week said the chain will shut down completely. Related Articles National News | US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021 National News | Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists…
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By ELSIE CHEN When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination. Related Articles World News | UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says 2 days before Trump meeting…
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After a Maryland teacher died by apparent suicide while under investigation for alleged financial fraud and child sex abuse, investors across six states told The Baltimore Sun Justin Rieger had invested their money in the cryptocurrency market. The Sun interviewed two crypto experts about what cryptocurrency is, what investors should know about digital currencies, and…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The Orange County girls athlete of the week: Name: Ava de Leest School: Troy Sport: Soccer Year: Senior Noteworthy: The Boise State-bound goalie blocked a penalty kick in the 70th minute and made four stops in a penalty shootout to help Troy defeat No.…
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Which portable computer monitor is best? Portable computer monitors offer an excellent way for users to connect their laptops to a display, no matter where they are. However, ensuring you get one that works with your laptop’s hardware is vital. Portable computer monitors have different details worth looking out for, and you may need to…
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