Friday, May 19th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: The Texas state legislature passed a bill to ban puberty blockers and hormone treatments for minors, which will be sent to Governor Greg Abbott for signing. Disney canceled its nearly $1 billion office development in Orlando, Florida, citing changing business conditions. A Florida teacher is being investigated for showing the animated Disney movie "Strange World" that features an openly gay character. The Supreme Court ruled that Twitter cannot be held liable under a federal anti-terrorism law for failing to prevent terrorist groups from using its platform. Senator Diane Feinstein suffered undisclosed complications from shingles, including facial paralysis and post-shingles encephalitis. SAG-AFTRA authorized a strike in anticipation of upcoming contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, focusing on compensation and regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Texas Tribune: Texas expected to ban puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids NY Times: Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida NBC News: Florida teacher under investigation for showing a Disney film with a gay character Reuters:US Supreme Court leaves protections for internet companies unscathed NY Times: Feinstein Suffered More Complications From Illness Than Were Publicly Disclosed SAG-AFTRA: SAG-AFTRA National Board Unanimously Agrees To Send Authorization Vote To Members Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices