A group of Chinese citizens living and working in Florida sued the state Monday over a new law that bans Chinese nationals from purchasing property in large swaths of the state. The suit says the law unfairly equates Chinese people with the actions of their government and there is no evidence of national security risk from Chinese citizens buying Florida property. The number of states restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land has risen by 50% this year. Heading into 2023, 14 states had laws restricting foreign ownership or investments in private agricultural land. Brown said the recent surge in state laws targeting land ownership by foreign entities stems from some highly publicized cases of Chinese-connected companies purchasing land near military bases.

Masai Ujiri was understandably vague in the immediate aftermath of the dismissal of Nick Nurse when he was asked about the attributes he wanted in the Raptors new coach. A month into the process — and there seems to be no imminent resolution coming — that takeaway has been proved true. Steve Nash, the 49-year-old Hall of Famer, Canadian basketball icon and the former coach of the Brooklyn Nets, is the latest name to be thrown into the mix. If he’s content to simply make tweaks, he probably wants someone with motivational skills who can quickly gain the respect of the players, like ex-Suns head coach Monty Williams. Nash was 94-67 as the Nets head coach, got the team to the second round of the playoffs in 2021.

Police begin new search for Madeleine McCann at remote Portuguese reservoirDuration: 01:05On Tuesday, Portuguese police resumed the search for Madeleine McCann who disappeared in 2007. At the request of the Federal Criminal Police Office, the authorities are searching the Arade dam and reservoir in the Portuguese Algarve. New evidence has emerged concerning the sole suspect Christian Brueckner, who was convicted of rape in 2020.

The bad news continued to pile on for Dallas in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Stars forward Evgenii Dadonov was ruled out during the second period with an unspecified lower body injury while his team trailed 3-0. In the first period, Dadonov collided with teammate Roope Hintz and immediately left for the locker room. — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) May 24, 2023Ticket Ticker Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis, scores and more. Dadonov was the second member of his line to leave Tuesday’s game after Stars captain Jamie Benn was ejected following a major penalty for cross-checking less than two minutes into the game.

Earlier this month, SCBC hosted our second annual Star 1-4 Club Competition. The energy was electric and we loved the opportunity to watch our skaters exhibiting true SCBC spirit by cheering on each other and making new memories. A total of 103 athletes participated in this years Club Competition which is a huge increase from last year. We are so proud of all of our skaters who participated and hope that you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to next years Club Competition with anticipation and excitement.

After the pandemic increased the need for city services and caused TTC fare revenue to drop, Toronto city hall is facing a fiscal crisis with a $1.5 billion budget hole. Departments at city hall are already quietly planning for service reductions next year, as a contingency should extra funds not materialize. Property tax revenue, by design, does not automatically grow when properties are reassessed, so there’s no automatic windfall when home values go up. She’s also said she’ll keep residential property tax increases at or below the rate of inflation. In that light, “Will you jack property taxes?” is the wrong question.

'We really need a solution quickly' to violent encampment in Abbotsford say policeDuration: 02:01Abbotsford police call the Lonzo Park and Ride lot the most violent encampment in the city and say they've been called there more than 10,000 times over the past eight years. Kamil Karamali reports they're pressing for solutions.

As Israel recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, anti-Israel activists around the world have marked the occasion with “Nakba Day” demonstrations, protesting Israel’s very existence. While proponents of “Nakba Day” would claim the culprit is Israel, the reality is quite different. “The mass evacuation, prompted partly by fear, partly by orders of Arab leaders, left the Arab quarter of Haifa a ghost city….By withdrawing Arab workers their leaders hoped to paralyze Haifa,” the magazine reported. Hosting this anti-Israel extremist is not the first time that CBC Day 6’s Brent Bambury has given a platform to anti-Israel content. Why is CBC’s Brent Bambury giving such continued coverage to anti-Israel disinformation, particularly “Nakba” day narratives that protest against Israel’s right to exist?

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Rep Responds To ‘Abhorrent’ Claims That Their Car Chase Was A PR StuntDuration: 04:24Nearly one week after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s “near catastrophic” car chase in New York City, Gayle King defends the royal couple amid people trying to “downplay” the incident. Plus, Whoopi Goldberg shares her thoughts on their run-in with the paparazzi, while the Sussex’s rep pushes back on claims that their car chase was a publicity stunt.

White House negotiators Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, and senior White House adviser Steve Ricchetti, met with their Republican counterparts for about two hours. The two sides still disagree on spending and it was not clear when talks would resume, said Republican Representative Patrick McHenry, who chairs the House Finance Committee. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre called the talks "incredibly tough." DEADLINE DEBATESome hardline members of the Republican House Freedom Caucus on Tuesday said they were skeptical of how firm the June 1 deadline is. McCarthy's Republicans control the House 222-213, while Biden's Democrats hold the Senate 51-49.

OTTAWA, May 23 (Reuters) - Michael Sabia, the top bureaucrat at Canada's federal finance ministry, is set to be appointed head of the power generating utility in the province of Quebec, public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada reported on Tuesday, citing unidentified sources. The utility, Hydro-Quebec, has been without a permanent leader since former President and CEO Sophie Brochu stepped down in April, two years ahead of schedule, amid disagreements with the Quebec government over strategy. Sabia, former head of Canada's second-biggest pension fund, took over as deputy minister of the federal finance ministry in December 2020. He is the most senior non-political figure working under Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Hydro-Quebec communications director Philippe Archambault declined to comment on the grounds that an official announcement had not yet been made.

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Intelligence handling in the government is a disaster, former national security analyst says” – below is their description. National security experts discuss David Johnston’s findings which point to shortcomings in intelligence sharing related to foreign election interference. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

But Schwede’s courage may have been a threat to powerful drug dealers, friend Millie Modeste told the Star. On the west side of the country, where overdose deaths have more than doubled in the past three years, Schwede’s Victoria death is raising questions too. But the three looked like they were having a good time, Thibault said, so he told Schwede to “stay safe” and said goodnight. Victoria Police also told Schwede’s family that no money or drugs were found. Does anyone care?”Constable Eddy and Victoria Police spokespeople would not comment on Schwede’s death.

Aaron Sorkin’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” will lead off the 2023/24 Off-Mirvish season, Mirvish has announced. It was nominated for nine Tonys and won Best Actress in a Play for Celia Keenan-Bolger. The Mirvish production, at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, will be the play’s Canadian premiere. The Off-Mirvish season is now on sale at mirvish.com. Correction — May 23, 2023: This story has been edited from an earlier version that said all Off-Mirvish productions were playing the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.

From Ukraine to Newfoundland: Meet artist Hanna Furs and see her creating Psyanky eggsHanna Furs looks at ease and comfortable sitting in a blue armchair inside the Conception Bay South Library. It's clear that Furs, a multi-disciplinary artist from Ukraine, is inspired by many things. You can meet Furs on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. NT in the C.B.S. Meet Furs and see her incredible artwork in the video player above. For more details on the Newcomer Artist in Residence and to sign up for a workshop, visit cbc.ca/newcomerartist