SUMMARY: Hungary’s parliament has passed a law banning Pride events and enabling the use of facial recognition technology to identify attendees, reflecting a continued crackdown by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s conservative government on the LGBTQ+ community. The law, approved 136-27, amends assembly regulations to penalize participation in events violating controversial “child protection” policies suppressing LGBTQ+ content for minors. Violators face fines up to 200,000 forints (approximately $546). Opposition lawmakers protested the vote, condemning the law as repressive. Budapest Pride organizers have labeled the legislation as an attack on critical voices and a form of fascism, vowing to defend their right to demonstrate.

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SUMMARY: Miami-Dade County is set to vote on a proposal to remove fluoride from drinking water, a measure championed by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo. While Ladapo argues against adding fluoride to water—citing studies linking it to developmental issues in children—advocacy groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics support fluoride for reducing tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers fluoridation a public health achievement. The vote requires seven out of 13 commissioners to approve, but if vetoed by the county mayor, nine votes will be necessary to override. The discussion will continue in an upcoming meeting.

Morgan Rynor reports while Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo doesn’t think it should be added, groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics endorse adding fluoride to drinking water as a way to reduce tooth decay and lessen the prevalence of cavities.

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SUMMARY: The Trump Administration’s decision to shut down Radio and TV Marti, a federally funded service aimed at providing uncensored news to Cuba, has sparked reaction in South Florida. The broadcasts were halted this morning, and its offices in Doral were closed. While some believe the cuts are a financial necessity, others are concerned about the loss of vital news for the Cuban community. Many Cubans in Miami have relied on these services for political updates, though some feel the audience is small. Congresswoman Maria Salazar stated she would work with President Trump to ensure continued access to uncensored news for Cubans.

CBS News Miami’s Larry Seward reports on the end of Radio and TV Marti.

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