SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk’s X has reached a tentative settlement with former employees of the company then known as Twitter who’d sued for $500 million in severance pay. The parties disclosed the deal in a Wednesday court filing asking for a scheduled Sept. 17 hearing in the case to be postponed. The San Francisco federal appeals court on Thursday agreed to postpone the hearing so that both sides could finalize the settlement agreement. The terms of the settlement were not... Read More
Brent Hinds, former Mastodon singer-guitarist, dies in motorcycle crash
By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press Brent Hinds, the former singer-guitarist for the Grammy-winning heavy metal band Mastodon, has died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta, the band and authorities said. He was 51. Hinds was killed while riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late Wednesday night when the driver of a BMW SUV failed to yield while making a turn, according to Atlanta police. Hinds was described as “unresponsive” at the scene. “We are heartbroken, shocked and still trying to... Read More
New home insurer with familiar ties approved to offer coverage in Florida
Get ready for Viceroy Preferred Insurance Company, the latest in what’s shaping up to be a long line of fresh new property insurers competing to offer Florida homeowner policies. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation on Thursday announced Viceroy as the 15th insurer approved to operate in the state since Legislative reforms of 2022 and 2023 were enacted to reduce purported claims abuses and frivolous lawsuits. The company shares its board of directors with Monarch National Insurance... Read More
Register now for Jewish teen educational trips in spring 2026
There is no better way to help a teenager feel connected to their Jewish roots than with a hands-on trip, whether that’s to the Jewish homeland or marching in the once-vibrant Jewish communities of Poland. The Jewish Federation of Broward County is offering two opportunities to do just that. Both programs take place in the spring 2026, but enrollment and information sessions are happening now. IsraelNow: This program is designed specifically for eighth-graders in Broward County public... Read More
What ancient Jewish wisdom can teach us about getting better sleep | Commentary
In a world that glorifies hustle and treats exhaustion like a badge of honor, we are collectively running on empty—and it shows. Chronic fatigue, insomnia, burnout, and sleep medication dependency have become so common that they’re often dismissed as the cost of ambition. The irony? The remedy has been with us for thousands of years, woven into tradition and ritual by sages who understood that rest is not retreat—it’s restoration. As a rabbi and a psychologist specializing in... Read More
Today in History: August 21, total solar eclipse captivates America
Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2025. There are 132 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 21, 2017, Americans witnessed their first full-blown coast-to-coast solar eclipse since World War I, with eclipse-watchers gathering along a path of totality extending 2,600 miles across the continent. Also on this date: In 1831, Nat Turner launched a violent slave rebellion in Virginia, resulting in the deaths of at least 55 white people; scores of Black people were killed in... Read More
Suarez scores twice, Messi-less Inter Miami top Tigres in Leagues Cup
By ANDRES JAIME-MENDEZ FORT LAUDERDALE — Luis Suarez scored twice on penalty kicks and Inter Miami overcame Lionel Messi’s absence to beat Tigres UANL from Mexico 2-1 in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal Wednesday night. After leading his team to victory over the LA Galaxy, Messi did not train ahead of the game Wednesday. Suarez converted his first penalty after Jordi Alba’s cross hit the arm of sliding Tigres defender Javier Aquino. Ángel Correa scored for Tigres, slicing through the... Read More
FPL proposes deal to increase rates — but not by as much as originally sought
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Power & Light and numerous groups and businesses have hammered out a proposed settlement that would increase base electric rates over the next four years — but not by as much as the utility originally sought. The proposed settlement, filed Wednesday at the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to increases of $945 million in 2026 and $766 million in 2027, according to the utility. FPL also would collect additional amounts in 2028 and 2029 for... Read More
DeSantis targets Florida congressional districts, seeks changes that could aid Republicans
Gov. Ron DeSantis launched a multi-pronged attack on the state’s congressional districts on Wednesday, offering justifications for a mid-decade redistricting that is all-but-guaranteed to send more Republicans to Congress from Florida. DeSantis also made clear the part of the state he wants to concentrate on is South Florida — the region that is home to most of the remaining Democrats in the Florida congressional delegation. The Republican governor’s move comes amid unprecedented and... Read More
Trump calls on Federal Reserve official to resign after official accuses her of mortgage fraud
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a member of his administration accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud, the latest example of the Trump administration’s efforts to gain control over the central bank. Bill Pulte, director of the agency that oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, urged the Justice Department to investigate Cook, who was appointed to the Fed’s... Read More