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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Miami activist alleges that city officials violated Florida’s open government law when they gifted a sizable plot of prime downtown real estate to the state, which then transferred it to the foundation for Donald Trump’s future presidential library.The nearly 3-acre (1.2-hectare) property is a developer’s dream and is valued at more than $67 million, according to a 2025 assessment by the Miami-Dade County property appraiser. One of the last undeveloped lots on an iconic stretch of palm tree-lined Biscayne Boulevard, one real estate expert wagered that the parcel could sell for hundreds of millions of…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had another “decision” to announce. Turns out, it was an ad.The Los Angeles Lakers star teased that he would have something to say Tuesday. The “decision” reference is a nod to how he announced in July 2010 that he was joining the Miami Heat.It was supposed to come out at noon Eastern, but Hennessy — the cognac brand that James has been partners with for some time — made the announcement public about 90 minutes ahead of schedule. It was not immediately clear if James would have another announcement at noon, as first planned.“This…

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government shutdown is waving a caution flag at private companies racing to make the move to the public market.The market for initial public offerings has been on a years-long recovery after spiking inflation slammed the brakes on activity in 2022. The IPO market is already on track for its best year since 2021 with 163 deals and $31 billion in proceeds raised so far, according to Renaissance Capital.Companies rely on the U.S. government, through the Securities and Exchange Commission, to review and approve IPO filings, while monitoring the ongoing process. The SEC is now…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.Ross, a public television stalwart in the 1980s and ‘90s, “dedicated his life to making art accessible to everyone,” said Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc. “This auction ensures his legacy continues to support the very medium that brought his joy and creativity into American homes for decades.”Bonhams in Los Angeles will auction three of Ross’ paintings on Nov. 11. Other auctions…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has asked a federal court for a judicial settlement conference so that an independent judge can mediate the antitrust suit filed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.The two teams pushed back in their own late Monday night filing that it wants to continue working with mediator Jeffrey Mishkin, the former executive vice president and chief legal officer of the NBA who has been negotiating between the two sides this year.“Mr. Mishkin has invested a great deal of time learning this case and meeting with the parties,” 23XI and Front Row said in…

Rice is the only nutritious food Mohamed Aldreini can afford to feed his 22-month-old daughter, Rewan.  The Palestinian toddler has never tasted her mother’s milk since being born in November 2023, a month after the Israeli genocide in Gaza began.  Rewan’s mother, now caring for four children, is battling depression.  Her body stopped producing milk after repeated trauma caused by the Israeli siege and relentless bombardment.  The family was forced to flee their home in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, first to Gaza City, then to Khan Younis. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the…

Manchester City and England defender John Stones has revealed he considered retiring from football last season after he was plagued with injuries.Stones, 31, suffered repeated issues with his hamstring and foot last term that caused him to miss more than 30 games across all competitions.It is those injuries that have meant that Stones has not played for England under Thomas Tuchel since the German manager began work in January, although he could make his return against either Wales or Latvia this month.”Last season was tough for me, to the point where I thought about stopping,” Stones told BBC Radio 5…

Rice is the only nutritious food Mohamed Aldreini can afford to feed his 22-month-old daughter, Rewan.  The Palestinian toddler has never tasted her mother’s milk since being born in November 2023, a month after the Israeli genocide in Gaza began.  Rewan’s mother, now caring for four children, is battling depression.  Her body stopped producing milk after repeated trauma caused by the Israeli siege and relentless bombardment.  The family was forced to flee their home in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, first to Gaza City, then to Khan Younis. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the…

A number of Reds will be involved in Europe’s ongoing World Cup qualifiers, including Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz in direct opposition with Northern Ireland and Germany respectively.Jeremie Frimpong, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk are all part of the Netherlands’ squad, while Hugo Ekitike and Ibrahima Konate – who was taken off due to a fitness concern for Liverpool at Chelsea last time out – have been selected by France.Alexander Isak, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai are also set to feature for their countries.Wataru Endo, though, has withdrawn from Japan’s squad.Conor Bradley (Northern…

 WASHINGTON: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah reaffirmed on Monday the deep historical and strategic relations that bonds Kuwait with the United Stated.This came during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem, also attended by Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said in a statement. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation across various sectors and ways to enhance joint coordination for mutual benefit, the statement added.Sheikh Fahad affirmed Kuwait’s keenness to continue coordination and exchange visits, and to…