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Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will all close ahead of Milton

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-10-08 15:38:00

SUMMARY: Orlando’s tourism is facing disruptions as Hurricane Milton approaches, prompting major theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld to announce closures. These parks will shut down on Wednesday, with Universal also canceling Halloween Horror Nights. Additionally, Orlando International Airport will cease operations Wednesday morning. Visitors, such as the Downs family from Arkansas, are reconsidering their trips amidst the impending storm. While Disney parks rarely close, their hotels often serve as safe havens for those evacuating from coastal areas. Previous hurricanes have shown that parks quickly work to restore normal operations after storms pass.

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New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230 million settlement in clergy sex abuse case

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-09 13:00:00

SUMMARY: The New Orleans Archdiocese agreed to a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, surpassing a previous $179.2 million offer deemed insufficient by survivors’ attorneys. The archdiocese, which filed for bankruptcy in 2020 to manage claims collectively, views the settlement as a significant step forward. Survivors have until late October to vote; approval by two-thirds would initiate payouts by next year. The bankruptcy case is one of the longest and most contentious among U.S. Catholic Church abuse cases. Critics warn of prolonged court battles if the settlement fails, while some survivors emphasize that financial compensation can’t fully address lifelong trauma.

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Invasive, disease-carrying tick found in Maine, the farthest northeast it has been spotted

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-08 22:00:00

SUMMARY: Researchers have confirmed the presence of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in Maine for the first time, marking its farthest northeast detection in the U.S. Native to East Asia, this tick can spread infections like spotted fever. First found in New Jersey in 2017, it has since spread to over 20 states, mainly in the eastern U.S. The juvenile tick was discovered in southern Maine, with no additional specimens found nearby. This species can reproduce without mating, posing infestation risks. Ongoing research aims to understand its disease-spreading potential. Public health officials advise preventive measures like tick checks and protective clothing.

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A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump’s order

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-08 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Law enforcement removed a peace vigil outside the White House after over 40 years, following President Trump’s order amid clearing homeless encampments in D.C. Volunteer Philipos Melaku-Bello, who maintained the vigil, said officials wrongly labeled it a shelter, violating First Amendment rights. The White House called the vigil a “hazard” and part of Trump’s “beautification” efforts. The vigil, started in 1981 by activist William Thomas to promote nuclear disarmament, is the longest continuous U.S. anti-war protest. Trump ordered its removal after a conservative correspondent described the tent as an “eyesore” and potential security risk, claims Melaku-Bello disputes.

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