NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
Maryland prohibits TikTok for executive branch of state government
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the state has issued an emergency directive to prohibit the use of TikTok for the executive branch of the state government.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the state has issued an emergency directive to prohibit the use of TikTok for the executive branch of the state government.
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from social media site
Facebook's parent company says it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its social media site rather than "submit to government-mandated negotiations."
Facebook's parent company says it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its social media site rather than "submit to government-mandated negotiations."
Tampa police chief resigns after footage shows her flashing badge in golf cart traffic stop
After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."
After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."
Florida may reverse decision on Disney’s Reedy Creek District: report
The Reedy Creek Improvement District allows Disney to tax itself to cover the costs of providing utilities and fire services in the area.
The Reedy Creek Improvement District allows Disney to tax itself to cover the costs of providing utilities and fire services in the area.
FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
Tampa PD chief on administrative leave after flashing badge, asking deputy to 'let us go' during traffic stop
Tampa's top cop has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage revealed her showing her badge during a traffic stop with her husband and asking a Pinellas deputy to "let us go."
Tampa's top cop has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage revealed her showing her badge during a traffic stop with her husband and asking a Pinellas deputy to "let us go."
South Dakota governor bans TikTok for state agencies, warning of security threat
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Video: Tampa’s top cop flashes badge during traffic stop: ‘I’m hoping you’ll just let us go’
Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor was recently captured on body camera video trying to get out of a ticket when a Pinellas County deputy pulled her and her husband over for driving a golf cart without proper tags.
Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor was recently captured on body camera video trying to get out of a ticket when a Pinellas County deputy pulled her and her husband over for driving a golf cart without proper tags.
TPD officer seriously injured in crash along Adamo Drive
A Tampa police officer is in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Thursday morning on Adamo Drive.
A Tampa police officer is in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Thursday morning on Adamo Drive.
Disney CEO Bob Iger tells employees he wants to ‘quiet’ down culture wars
Newly reinstated Disney CEO Bob Iger said he wants to lead an effort to "quiet things down" when it comes to the recent cultural and political controversies that have engulfed the company.
Newly reinstated Disney CEO Bob Iger said he wants to lead an effort to "quiet things down" when it comes to the recent cultural and political controversies that have engulfed the company.
Artemis I: Orion spacecraft breaks Apollo distance record from Earth while orbiting the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft continued zooming away from Earth and the moon Monday, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record from Earth by about 20,000 miles.
NASA's Orion spacecraft continued zooming away from Earth and the moon Monday, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record from Earth by about 20,000 miles.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says company’s hiring freeze will remain in place
Bob Iger fielded questions from Disney employees during a private town hall event Monday and discussed multiple issues facing the company.
Bob Iger fielded questions from Disney employees during a private town hall event Monday and discussed multiple issues facing the company.
You can now watch live views from Orion as capsule swings around the moon
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
Ybor City club manager says more should have been done to stop suspected arsonist
The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.
The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.
Wall Street cheers Bob Iger's return to Disney after Chapek gets ousted in plot twist few saw coming
Disney sent shockwaves through the industry Sunday with its announcement that CEO Bob Chapek is out, and former CEO Bob Iger is back — tasked with turning the faltering company back around. Shares of The Walt Disney Co. are down 40% this year, with the company's financial performance falling well short of Wall Street's expectations.
Disney sent shockwaves through the industry Sunday with its announcement that CEO Bob Chapek is out, and former CEO Bob Iger is back — tasked with turning the faltering company back around. Shares of The Walt Disney Co. are down 40% this year, with the company's financial performance falling well short of Wall Street's expectations.
Bob Iger returns as Disney's CEO, replaces Bob Chapek
Bob Iger is back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company – a position he held for 15 years before stepping down in 2020, Disney announced late Sunday. Iger replaces former CEO Bob Chapek, who stepped down from the position.
Bob Iger is back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company – a position he held for 15 years before stepping down in 2020, Disney announced late Sunday. Iger replaces former CEO Bob Chapek, who stepped down from the position.
18% of Disney park goers rack up debt, but most have no regrets, survey reveals
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
James Webb telescope's new image unveils a new star form, displaying ‘fiery hourglass’
The top half of the "hourglass" reveals clouds of gas and dust in shades of orange and bronze, while clouds on the bottom half are awash in blues and lavenders.
The top half of the "hourglass" reveals clouds of gas and dust in shades of orange and bronze, while clouds on the bottom half are awash in blues and lavenders.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cup
On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.
On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.