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Walt Disney scraps plans for $1 billion corporate campus, 2,000 jobs in Florida

Disney & Florida Governor have been locked in battle, when its then-CEO, Bob Chapek, criticized the legislation that would limit discussion of gender identity, sexuality in schools.

Florida Bill proposes gender studies ban, matches likely Presidential candidate DeSantis’ vision

These measures appear to be part of larger campaign by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who is emerging as a favourite among Republicans in the state, even over Trump.

Why can’t a rocket just be ‘thrown off’ Earth’s surface? Launch windows are important

A launch window is like waiting for the stars to align.

UK biotech firm’s 750 mn GM mosquitoes will mate with females off Florida, sow a deadly gene

Only females of mosquitoes bite and transmit diseases to humans. The female offspring of Oxitec’s genetically modified mosquitoes won't be able to survive.

Second wave of Covid hits US as Texas, Florida, California report record new infections

Experts are yet unsure of whether the outbreaks are linked to increased economic activity or the mass protests against George Floyd’s death.

Hurricane Michael devastates major US Air Force base in Florida

Multiple fighter jets of the US Air Force suffered damage as Hurricane Michael made landfall last week.

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India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.