Tampa Bay Local News
- Technical Issues Continue to Plague Universal’s Hagrid Coaster
The new coaster made its public debut on June 13. ... read more - Island H2O Live! Water Park Celebrates Grand OpeningThe new water park is located at Margaritaville Resort Orlando. ... read more
- Florida on a Tankful: 5 Things to Know About Brant’s Used BooksOne woman in Sarasota is keeping the magic of reading alive. ... read more
- Disney to Live Stream Morning Yoga from Magic KingdomThe event is in celebration of International Yoga Day. ... read more
- Florida on a Tankful: 5 Things to Know About Sarasota Jungle GardensHere's what you need to know about the lush paradise. ... read more
- On the Town: How Opera Singers Prepare for a Masterpiece ShowSingers use their voices as their instruments and Opera singers in St. Petersburg are preparing for the tragic masterpiece “Madama Butterfly”. ... read more
- Legoland Florida to Kickoff Lego Movie Days Next MonthThe new summer event includes several activities. ... read more
- Cruella de Vil Party Set for Mickey’s Not-So-ScaryDisney is adding a special event to its popular Halloween party. ... read more
- Chef’s Kitchen: Shrimp Wontons at Scott’s on FifthHere's how to make the restaurant's shrimp wonton dish. ... read more
- Chef’s Kitchen: Shrimp Wontons at Scott’s on FifthHere's how to make the restaurant's shrimp wonton dish. ... read more
- Busch Gardens Announces New Animal EncountersPark visitors can now get up close with sloths and rhinos. ... read more
- Disney World Raises Prices for Annual PassesPrice hike comes ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy Edge grand opening. ... read more
- Tampa Area Viral Musician Known for “Hell to the Naw Naw” Dies at 70Bishop Bullwinkle's family confirmed the news Monday. ... read more
- Universal to Open Hagrid Coaster at Midday for Next Couple of WeeksPark visitors are encouraged to check for daily updates about the coaster's operation. ... read more
- Disney World to Hold Passholder Previews for Star Wars: Galaxy’s EdgeThe previews will take place before the land opens on August 29. ... 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