SUMMARY: Universal Orlando Resort is set to open its highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park on May 22, 2025. Spanning 750 acres, the park is the largest theme park in the world and cost an estimated \$7.7 billion to build. It will feature over 50 rides across four themed worlds, including Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and others, with characters like Princess Peach, Hiccup, Toothless, and Dracula. Ticket prices are \$139 for adults and \$134 for children. Expect long lines and hot weather as Orlando remains a popular travel destination this Memorial Day weekend.

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SUMMARY: The World Health Organization’s member countries unanimously approved a historic treaty to better prevent and respond to future pandemics, inspired by the COVID-19 crisis. The agreement ensures nations sharing virus samples receive tests, medicines, and vaccines, with up to 20% of these resources allocated to the WHO for poorer countries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the treaty as a triumph of multilateralism. Namibia’s Health Minister Esperance Luvindao emphasized global unity to protect lives. However, the treaty faces challenges since the U.S. — a major vaccine funder — is not participating, and no penalties exist for non-compliance.

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SUMMARY: Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth park, is set to open Thursday, drawing huge crowds and significant traffic. As Orlando’s first major theme park since the ’90s, patience is advised during this busy period. Experts suggest using GPS routes through adjacent hotels like Stella Nova or Terra Luna for quicker access. The park, about four miles from Universal Studios, features its own rideshare drop-off and pickup areas, and connected hotels offer shuttles or exclusive entrances. A new roadway reduces traffic on International Drive. Expected to boost the local economy significantly, Epic Universe will increase visitors, benefiting infrastructure, safety, and schools through sales tax revenue.

Epic Universe, the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando Resort and the first major new park to open in the area since the 1990s, is expected to draw millions of visitors in its first year.

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