Tampa Bay Local News
- On the Town: Tampa Museum of Art Explores Abstract Expressionism
The museum's new visiting exhibition, "Abstract Expressionism: A Social Revolution" is on display through August 11. ... read more - Disney’s Grand Floridian Getting “Beauty and the Beast” BarThe new bar and lounge is set to open this fall. ... read more
- Disney: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Won’t Open Until 2020The upcoming ride was originally set to debut this year. ... read more
- Universal Gives First Look at Blast-Ended Skrewt on Hagrid’s CoasterThe new coaster is schedule to debut June 13. ... read more
- Florida on a Tankful: 5 Things to Know About Tiger Creek PreserveHere's what you should know before you visit. ... read more
- WATCH: BN9’s Virginia Johnson Takes on Busch Gardens TigrisIt's working and it's ready for all you adrenaline junkies. Busch Gardens Tigris will officially open Friday, April 19. ... read more
- 5 Things to Know About Barry Manilow’s Music ProjectGrammy winner Barry Manilow has a new music project. ... read more
- Florida on a Tankful: 5 Things to Know About the D and J ApiaryD and J Apiary produces homegrown honey. ... read more
- Legoland Offering Ticket Discount for Autism Awareness MonthThe theme park will donate a portion of the ticket sales to Autism Speaks. ... read more
- On the Town: Protecting and Caring For Fine ArtWith the fire at Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral in mind, we talk to museum professionals in the Bay area who care for fine works of art. ... read more
- Universal Orlando Raises Ticket PricesUniversal is one of many theme parks that use seasonal pricing. ... read more
- Devil’s Snare to be Featured on Universal’s Hagrid CoasterThe new coaster is set to open June 13. ... read more
- Disney Reveals Plans for Hollywood Studios’ 30th AnniversaryThe theme park will celebrate its anniversary on May 1. ... read more
- Chef’s Kitchen: Gulf Blue Crab Rock Shrimp Stuffed HogfishExecutive Chef Eric Lackey at downtown Tampa's new eatery Harpoon Harry's Crab House took time to introduce us to one of their popular dishes. ... read more
- On the Town: Writer Gilbert King at “Reading Between the Wines”Here are five things you need to know. ... read more
The Wall Street Journal
- High-Speed Rail in the U.S. Remains Elusive: Illinois Shows Why
A $2 billion Chicago-St. Louis project will offer a top speed of just 110 mph and shave an hour off the trip. Few people are expected to use it. One problem: having to share the track with freight railroads. ... read more - Cheniere Deal With China Signals Country’s Key Role in LNG Exports
Cheniere Energy’s expected $18 billion deal to supply natural gas to China signals the company’s growing bet on the country, and China’s emergence as a top market for U.S. gas exporters. ... read more - Salesforce Raises Its Full-Year Sales Outlook as Profit Rises
Salesforce on Monday reported a stronger profit for the latest period and presented a bullish view on sales growth, targeting $26 billion to $28 billion in revenue by fiscal 2023. ... read more - Facebook Sues Chinese Companies for Creating Fake Accounts
Facebook and Instagram sued four companies and three people based in China for creating and selling fake accounts, likes and followers, according to a posting on the social media giant’s website. ... read more - The $2,000 Bendable Phone: Hold ‘Em or Fold ‘Em?
At the mobile-phone industry’s premier trade show, two of the world’s three biggest makers lavishly displayed what they hope will be the smartphone of the future. The question is, will anyone buy it? ... read more - Purdue Pharma Preparing Possible Bankruptcy Filing
Purdue Pharma is working with advisers on a possible bankruptcy filing as it seeks to contain liability from suits alleging it fueled the U.S. opioid epidemic. ... read more - Venezuelan Opposition Seeks U.S. Court’s Help Protecting Citgo
Venezuela’s U.S.-backed opposition leaders asked a federal appeals court to refrain from carving up the country’s foreign assets, saying their loss would hurt the chances of political change in Caracas. ... read more - Disney Cuts Compensation for Iger in Fox Deal
Disney tweaked Robert Iger’s pay package, removing $13.5 million in potential salary and incentive awards available for the CEO after the company closes its acquisition of Fox assets. ... read more - AT&T Breaks Up Turner, Bulks Up Warner Bros. in Major Overhaul
AT&T started reorganizing its WarnerMedia unit by combining its disparate networks and entertainment businesses, an overhaul that is expected to lead to cost-cutting and layoffs. ... read more - Nevada Is the Jackpot of Barrick’s Push for Newmont
Barrick Gold’s bid to acquire rival gold producer Newmont Mining centers on a plan to combine portfolios and operations in the state of Nevada. ... read more - After an Auditor Flunked Brazil Dam, Vale Found Another Who Passed It
Vale, the owner of a mine-waste dam that collapsed this year, killing more than 180 people, dismissed an auditor that refused to certify the dam as safe in September, according to an initial probe by police and prosecutors. ... read more - Investors Scale Back Inflation Bets, Signaling Doubts About Growth
Bets on a pickup in inflation are falling out of favor, underscoring investors’ skepticism that the U.S. economy will be able to turn stronger after a soft start to the year. ... read more - U.S. Push on Food Trade Pressures EU
U.S. and European trade negotiators, under growing domestic pressure over agriculture, are set to meet again this week as clashing demands threaten to rekindle a tit-for-tat economic war. ... read more - Philip Morris Cuts Profit Forecast After Canada Court Ruling
Philip Morris International Inc. cut its profit outlook for the year and expects lower pretax earnings in the first quarter after a subsidiary and other tobacco companies lost a major legal appeal in Canada. ... read more - Ted Baker CEO Resigns After Misconduct Probe
Ray Kelvin, the founder and chief executive of British fashion retailer Ted Baker, has resigned with immediate effect following an investigation into his alleged misconduct. ... read more