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Need2Know: SCOTUS Ruling, Robocall Fine & More NY COVID Deaths
These are the headlines you Need2Know for Thursday, August 26, 2021.
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Mayi de la Vega on Being First Cuban Woman to Own Sotheby's Franchise
Mayi de la Vega, the first Cuban American woman to own a Sotheby's franchise, joined Cheddar's "Closing Bell" to discuss her journey as a hispanic entrepreneur. De la Vega said that she got her start as a real estate agent and was...
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Florida Students Caught in Mask Fight as Child COVID Cases Rise in State
Florida students are returning to in-person learning while the state copes with rising COVID cases and hospitals near capacity. Dr. Bernard Ashby, Miami Cardiologist and Florida State Lead for the Committee to Protect Health Care, joined...
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SpaceX blasts off in historic mission by reusable rocket
Commercial space flight is now entering a new era by successfully re-using rockets and capsules, as SpaceX is making space exploration more viable.
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Historic Deal Brings Sports Betting to Florida
The State of Florida is announcing the biggest gaming compact signed in U.S. history with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the owner of Hard Rock International. Jim Allen, the Chairman of Hard Rock International, joined Cheddar to discuss.
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Increasing Racial Diversity Among Voters
Voters of color make up an increasing percentage of the United States electorate, but that trend isn't hurting republicans as much as conservatives fear. Senior Lecturer of the African American Studies Department at the University of...
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WrestleMania: Crowd of 25,000 to attend each night in Tampa
Host state Florida has already recorded more than 2 million Covid-19 cases but organisers say safety is a top priority. Face masks must be worn by fans and there will be temperature checks on arrival.
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US Florida flood: Fears wastewater pond could leak, spilling toxic waste
A warning that a reservoir could collapse in a US state - unleashing a "wall" of waste-water.
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Tampa Tech Boom Due to Word of Mouth Reputation, Says Mayor
Cybersecurity is setting up in the Sunshine State. Mayor Jane Castor of the city of Tampa, Florida, joined Cheddar to talk about the influx of various cybersecurity and fintech companies to the area and why it has become such an...
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Brightline President on Biden’s American Jobs Plan and a National High-Speed Rail System
Brightline, a high-speed passenger railway system, is looking to help overhaul the country’s aging infrastructure pending Congress and President Joe Biden coming to an agreement over the American Jobs Plan. Patrick Goddard, president of...
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Florida governor defends his COVID response, claims economic boom
As Florida's economy bounces back, the governor whose pandemic policies flew in the face of science, says he was right all along.
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Miami imposes curfew after spike in COVID-19 cases
Florida has relatively lax COVID-19 restrictions, and has welcomed tourism during the pandemic. But this spring break, Miami got more than it bargained for.
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US COVID: Curfew extended in Miami Beach to control thousands of tourists
Holiday makers descend on Florida's Miami beach - only to find a very different kind of chaos.
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Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) Addresses Biden's $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package
The Senate will take up the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package this week. Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack joins Cheddar to weigh in on the plan.
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Pro-Trump Republicans dominate conservative conference
The Republican Party appears fractured, but this year's CPAC conference seems solidly behind Donald Trump.
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Trump says he won’t form new party, vows to unite Republicans
Former US president speaks at conservative conference dominated by his supporters amid Republican Party in-fighting.
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Novel theatre shows: Shop fronts in Florida used for production
Audience members socially distance, wear masks, and listen to plays using headsets.
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Wealthy number of people flocking to Florida for vaccinations
Florida's governor is playing down the number of people that have travelled get vaccines.
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Florida allows COVID-19 vaccine access to snowbirds
Canadian snowbirds have early access to COVID-19 vaccines in Florida because the state has put all people over age 65 at top priority.
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Snowbirds face backlash in Florida for getting COVID-19 vaccines
Canadian snowbirds in Florida are facing a backlash because some say they're getting COVID-19 vaccinations that should be going to local residents.
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Everglades National Park ecosystem 'choking'
Al Jazeera visits the Everglades National Park in Florida, a UNESCO World Heritage site under threat. And it is not just the ecosystem at risk.
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Trudeau warns snowbirds against traveling to the U.S. south
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeats Global Affairs' warning against international travel during the pandemic.
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Florida to release early results after polls close
Nearly nine million votes have already been cast in Florida and officials there have been processing them ahead of election day. More Democrats have been using expanded voting options, so Joe Biden could pull ahead in early returns.
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Florida elderly among those hit hard by COVID-19
President Donald Trump continues to draw fierce criticism for his response to the pandemic, but in Florida his record on the health crisis could be especially crucial.