Florida’s governor signs law revoking Disney powers
Craig TaylorDisney’s special status allowed it to in effect operate its own municipal government in Florida. BBC News – US & Canada
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Gun deaths were the leading killer of US children in 2020
Guns have overtaken car crashes as the leading cause of death among young Americans. BBC News – US & Canada
Florida lawmakers have stripped Disney of special tax status
Governor Ron DeSantis has taken aim at Disney over its opposition to the so-called Don’t Say Gay bill. BBC News – US & Canada
Johnny Depp faces questioning in case against ex-wife Amber Heard
The actor testified about his volatile marriage to Amber Heard ahead of cross examination by her lawyers. BBC News – US & Canada
US woman pleads guilty to faking 2016 kidnapping
The FBI says California’s ‘Gone Girl’ stayed at an ex-boyfriend’s house during her hoax disappearance. BBC News – US & Canada
Twitter board takes action to fight Musk bid
The so-called “poison pill” measure is in response to Elon Musk’s $ 43bn cash buyout offer. BBC News – US & Canada