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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia officials suspended a school vaccination mandate Wednesday after a judge ruled that parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of vaccines required for their children to attend classes.In issuing a permanent injunction in a lawsuit filed in June, Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble on Wednesday said children of families who object to the state’s compulsory vaccination law on religious grounds will be allowed to attend school and participate in extracurricular sports. Froble ruled that a state policy barring parents from seeking religious exemptions violates the Equal Protection for Religion Act signed into…
It’s time to swap winter scarves and boots for tank tops and flip flops as the Florida Keys & Key West invites travelers and locals to celebrate the holidays in true island style. From lighted boat parades and Santa sightings to quirky New Year’s Eve countdowns and fireworks, the holidays are packed with tropical magic. Holiday ExperiencesFlorida Keys Sea of Trees (November 24 – January 7) features more than 100 decorated trees at The Protect Center in Islamorada on select evenings with Santa, snacks, cocktails, and paint nights, supporting the Dolphin ICU. Holiday Lobster Trap Tree Lighting (November 26) as…
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership with Apple for its generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, the release of GPT-4o with voice capabilities, and the highly-anticipated launch of its text-to-video model Sora. OpenAI also faced its share of internal drama, including the notable exits of high-level execs like co-founder and longtime chief…
Exploring the far reaches of Japan just got a lot easier, and more affordable, thanks to All Nippon Airways. The Japanese carrier has launched a new program offering international travelers flying to Tokyo from Europe free domestic flights to more than 40 destinations throughout Japan. Travelers who fly with ANA from Europe to one of its two airports in Tokyo—Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND)—can add a connecting flight to another destination in Japan for free. As part of the deal, passengers can add a 24-hour stopover in Tokyo before heading on to their next destination in Japan. Among the eligible domestic…
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” follows detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down.DisneyMoviegoers have plenty to feast on at the box office this Thanksgiving.Disney’s “Zootopia 2” snared $10.2 million in Tuesday previews, the second-highest haul for a Disney Animation Studios film ever, behind only last year’s “Moana 2,” which took in $13.8 million. It’s the eighth-highest preview for an animated movie of all time. Box office analysts expect the film to generate between $135 million and $150 million during the five-day Thanksgiving period. Although…
Several public websites designed to allow courts across the United States and Canada to manage the personal information of potential jurors had a simple security flaw that easily exposed their sensitive data, including names and home addresses, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. A security researcher, who asked not to be named for this story, contacted TechCrunch with details of the easy-to-exploit vulnerability, and identified at least a dozen juror websites made by government software maker Tyler Technologies that appear to be vulnerable, given that they run on the same platform. The sites are all over the country, including California, Illinois, Michigan,…
Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving weekend around a dinner table or watching football. Many travelers are now using the holiday to escape their routine and experience something different for a few days. Whether it’s sunshine, culture or just a change of scenery, these destinations offer a refreshing way to break from tradition and enjoy the long holiday weekend.San Diego, California For travelers looking to escape the cold, San Diego offers the perfect warm and beachy Thanksgiving escape. Travelers can explore the museums and gardens of Balboa Park, spend a day at the San Diego Zoo or visit Torrey Pines…
For Cyriac Lefort, the idea for his new startup, MyHair AI, came two years ago. The French native was sitting in a hair salon in New York getting a routine haircut when his hairdresser looked at him and said, “You’re starting to lose a bit of hair,” Lefort, who is 32, recalls being told. “He didn’t say that to my friend sitting next to me, just to me,” Lefort continued. “In my mind, I wasn’t balding, and I still don’t think I am. But when someone tells you you’re losing your hair, you buy whatever they suggest.” So, he bought the…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Tue November 25, 2025 The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will be launching a special benefit concert on December 10 in support of the island’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa, called Harmonies of Hope. Featuring Shawn Jones, Quisha Wint, Jully Black, Mark Steele and Renee Rowe, attendees of Harmonies of Hope will enjoy moving songs by Bob Marley. All proceeds from the concert will support rebuilding and recovery efforts in Jamaica. Tickets will be available for purchase on Ticketmaster in the coming days, costing $150 per person. The concert will be held in North York,…
CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (AP) — At the start of a busy holiday week filled with hours of travel, Jordan Gullotta went to a place that has given her comfort and a sense of peace. At The Gentle Barn, an animal rescue organization in Tennessee that offers animal-based therapy, she can brush a friendly cow or give scratches and kisses to fluffy white sheep. This time, she cradled a blind turkey in her arms, and after just a few minutes, Smudge, the brown-feathered bird, closed her eyes and dozed in Gullotta’s arms. “Oh, my goodness, you’re so snuggly,” Gullotta softly whispered.This time…