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Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1

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www.clickorlando.com – Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press – 2025-01-19 11:16:00

SUMMARY: Keke Palmer’s buddy comedy *One of Them Days* led the North American box office over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, earning $11.6 million, narrowly beating Disney’s *Mufasa: The Lion King* at $11.5 million. *One of Them Days*, which cost $14 million to produce, stars Palmer and SZA and is the first Black female-led theatrical comedy since *Girls Trip*. Despite strong reviews, the overall box office was weak, with the weekend total under $80 million, one of the lowest since 1997. Other top films included *Wolf Man* and *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*.

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Tomorrowland music festival opens after its main stage was destroyed by a huge fire

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www.news4jax.com – Ahmad Seir, Associated Press – 2025-07-18 10:17:00

SUMMARY: The Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium began Friday despite a massive fire that destroyed its main stage two days earlier. Workers rushed to clear debris, and the opening act, Australian electronic group Nervo, performed amid remnants of the charred structure. No injuries were reported, though the cause of the fire is under investigation. With 38,000 campers onsite, most attendees remained committed despite the setback. Festival spokesperson Debby Wilmsen emphasized unity and positive energy as key to the experience. Fans from Australia and Ukraine expressed relief and joy that the event continued, highlighting the festival’s vibrant atmosphere beyond individual performers.

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Sen. Collins talks DeSantis loyalty, Fla. Lieutenant Governor spot

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www.abcactionnews.com – Forrest Saunders – 2025-07-17 16:27:00

SUMMARY: Governor Ron DeSantis is set to appoint a new Lieutenant Governor for Florida following the February resignation of Jeanette Nuñez. Tampa State Senator Jay Collins, a Green Beret veteran and strong conservative known for championing gun rights, is a leading contender. Collins supports Governor DeSantis’s policies and has backed permitless carry and gun law rollbacks. Democrats, however, hope for an independent voice to counterbalance DeSantis’s expanding executive power. Other potential candidates include former House Speaker Paul Renner and possibly First Lady Casey DeSantis. The appointment will influence Florida’s political future, especially ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race.

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Border Patrol hiring spree offers lessons as another immigration agency embarks on massive growth

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www.news4jax.com – Valerie Gonzalez And Elliot Spagat, Associated Press – 2025-07-17 10:21:00

SUMMARY: In the early 2000s, the U.S. Border Patrol nearly doubled its agents, hiring aggressively to expand quickly. This rapid growth led to lowered hiring and training standards, increased employee misconduct, and challenges with retention. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) now planning to add 10,000 staff over five years to support President Trump’s mass deportation efforts, experts warn such rapid expansion risks similar problems. Despite increased funding—ICE’s budget is nearly ten times larger—recruiting qualified personnel remains difficult amid stiff competition and complex demands. Critics caution that broad deportation targets may cause confusion, wrongful arrests, and enforcement abuses.

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