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Jacksonville Zoo hosts Manatee Appreciation Day to learn about conservation efforts

SUMMARY: The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens hosted Manatee Appreciation Day to promote manatee conservation and raise awareness of their endangered status. The event featured activities like a boat and rescue truck demonstration, showcasing the process of rescuing injured manatees. Derek Mock, interpretive engagement supervisor, emphasized the importance of community involvement in manatee rehabilitation. The zoo is also fundraising for a new manatee habitat and entrance, expected to open in 2026, which will allow them to care for three times as many manatees. Educational activities highlighted manatee anatomy and how to spot them in the wild.
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How stocks, bonds and other markets have fared so in 2025

SUMMARY: Global financial markets are experiencing significant turmoil in 2025 due to President Trump’s escalating trade war. The S&P 500 has fallen 13%, with the Nasdaq dropping 19%, while overseas markets outperform. Treasury yields are rising amid concerns over inflation and a potential recession, while gold prices reach record highs. The U.S. dollar has dropped 9%, reflecting anxiety over tariffs and economic uncertainty. Oil prices are down due to fears of an economic slowdown, while Bitcoin remains volatile, fluctuating between $75,000 and $109,000. Experts warn that Trump’s tariffs could lead to a recession, impacting global trade and energy markets.
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South Florida Weather for Monday 4/21/2025 12PM

SUMMARY: South Florida weather for Monday, April 21, 2025, will be mild with warm afternoons and clear skies. There is a high risk of rip currents at the beaches, so caution is advised. Temperatures are already in the 80s in some areas, with breezy conditions along the coast. Winds will be sustained at 10-16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph in the Keys. While it remains mostly dry this week, moisture will increase by the weekend, potentially bringing showers. Highs will stay in the low 80s, with mild mornings around 70°F.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says the afternoon will remain warm and breezy, with highs in the low to mid 80s. There’s a high risk of rip currents along our beaches due to the gusty winds.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under wartime law

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas under an 18th-century law, directing the Trump administration not to proceed until further notice. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, with Alito criticizing the court’s quick decision without adequate explanation. The order followed an emergency appeal from the ACLU, which argued that deportations were set to resume. Meanwhile, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for the firing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over reports of unauthorized use of Signal messaging for sharing sensitive military information regarding operations in Yemen.
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