Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Death toll rises to over 2,700 after earthquake rocks Southeast Asia

Rescue efforts are underway after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. The quake was also felt in Thailand and parts of Mainland China.

Walt Disney World to open all 6 parks at the same time, marking the first time since 2019

Walt Disney World has announced the opening of both its water parks in May, which will mark the first time all six Disney theme parks will be open at the same time since 2019.

Florida woman swings conch shell at man, later arrested for felony battery: police

A Florida woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a large conch shell covered in barnacles at a man following an argument over the weekend, authorities said.

Orlando weather: 90-degree temps on Tuesday, storms possible for Central Florida

Prepare for another hot day ahead with temperatures climbing to 90 degrees across Central Florida. Thunderstorms are possible around dinnertime and may drop over an inch of rain for some communities.

Family seeks accountability after 10-year-old’s death in alleged abuse case

Kimberly Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, the two people accused of torturing 10-year-old Xavier Williams, who died last week after weeks in the hospital, were expected to be in court this morning. The couple waived their court appearances, while Xavier’s family vows to seek accountability.

When did April Fools’ Day start? The confusing history of April 1

Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of April Fools’ Day, from calendar mix-ups to medieval pranks.

Epic Universe National Tour: 30-foot Chronos to visit 4 US cities; here's where, when

As the anticipation builds for the grand opening of Universal's Epic Universe in May 2025, some people will be able to get an early look at the new Florida theme park.

Orlando weather: Another hot and humid day on Tuesday across Central Florida

A few isolated storms are possible on Monday evening, then partly cloudy skies overnight with some patchy fog possible as lows drop into the upper 60s.

Florida woman holds 2 boys at gunpoint for fishing near her backyard: deputies

A Florida woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment for holding two boys at gunpoint as they tried to fish in a pond near her backyard, authorities said.

Myranmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644
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The death toll is continuing to climb after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Southeast Asia on Friday. More than 1,000 people have died, and hundreds have been injured.