Ron DeSantis signs law blocking local Florida governments from funding DEI

Florida governor says white men have been discriminated against in new effort to challenge inclusion programs Florida governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a law prohibiting local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, saying that white men have been discriminated against. The Florida governor has been at the forefront of combatting DEI initiatives, despite criticism from groups nationwide. Under the new law, residents can sue local governments ...

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Florida man's execution date set for killing 2, including small child

A Florida man is scheduled for execution by lethal injection next month after Gov. DeSantis signed a death warrant for his 2000 double murder conviction.

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments

Civil ​rights advocates say DEI practices help address historic ⁠inequities for marginalized groups like women, the LGBT community, ​and racial and ethnic minorities.

Senan Molony: President Catherine Connolly has it both ways as she signs International Protection Act 2026 into law

President Catherine Connolly has decided, and is having it both ways. Having convened the Council of State on the International Protection Bill, she ultimately decided yesterday not to refer it to the Supreme Court to have its constitutionality tested.

Turkey Votes To Ban Social Media For Under-15s

The Turkish parliament voted on Wednesday to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, state media agency Anadolu reported, the latest country to try such a ban.