Florida’s Supreme Court refused to block a new congressional map for the midterm elections, leaving districts drawn by Republicans in place while a legal challenge continues. Voting rights groups say the map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander; state officials defended it as lawful.
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Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over ChatGPT’s design and safety, alleging the company put profit ahead of user protection. OpenAI says it has built protections for minors into its products and is committed to improving safety.
A family in Longwood, Florida had their $45 Taco Bell order stolen by a black bear estimated to weigh 300-400 pounds. The bear was caught on their Ring video camera sauntering up to the front door and grabbing the bag in its mouth. Uber Eats reimbursed the family for the stolen order and the bear has not been seen since, serving as a reminder to be mindful of wildlife in the area.
Seven Republican presidential candidates met at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California for the second nationally televised debate of the 2024 GOP election. The debate was marked by disagreements and scuffles, with former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy clashing over immigration policy. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Vice President Mike Pence also had a memorable moment. No candidate was able to dominate the stage, leaving the race for the GOP nomination wide open with less than four months to go before the first ballots are cast. The next debate is scheduled for October in Las Vegas.
Florida is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, a dangerous Category 4 storm that is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges and rainfall. The king tide, a twice-yearly phenomenon caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, could worsen the flooding. Residents in the Big Bend region are urged to take precautions and prepare for the storm, and the Environmental Protection Agency is warning people to be aware of the potential for flooding and to take steps to protect their homes and businesses.