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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A hearing Wednesday before Nevada’s high court could provide the first public window into a secretive legal dispute over who will control Rupert Murdoch’s powerful media empire after he dies.

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The case has been unfolding behind closed doors in state court in Reno, with most documents under seal. But reporting by The New York Times, which said it obtained some of the documents, revealed Murdoch’s efforts to keep just one of his sons, Lachlan, in charge and ensure that Fox News maintains its conservative editorial slant.

Media outlets including the Times and The Associated Press are now asking the Nevada Supreme Court to unseal the case and make future hearings public. The court is scheduled to hear arguments in the afternoon in Carson City, the capital. read more

Three Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of April 27 to May 3, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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Tawa Orlando at 7536 Dr Phillips Blvd. #360 in Orlando shut down on April 29. Inspectors found 22 violations, five of which were high priorities. Those violations included food with a mold-like growth, rodent activity and a stop-sale on food due to temperature abuse. There were two additional inspections on April 30. On the first inspection, there were 10 violations, one of which was a high priority, and the restaurant remained closed. On the final inspection, there were only five violations. None was a high priority. The restaurant met inspection standards.

The Real Maine Lobster 2 at 1461 N. Goldenrod Road in Orlando shut down on May 4. Inspectors found three violations, one of which was a high priority for not having potable running water. A final inspection on the same day found five violations. None was a high priority. The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection but poses no immediate threat to the public. read more

By DAMIAN J. TROISE and STAN CHOE, AP Business Writers

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its main interest alone, as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the U.S. economy.

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The S&P 500 gained 0.4%, coming off a two-day losing streak that had snapped its nine-day winning run. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 284 points, or 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%.

Indexes swiveled repeatedly through the day, and the Dow briefly climbed as many as 400 points on hopes that the United States and China may be making the first moves toward a trade deal that could protect the global economy. The world’s two largest economies have been placing ever-increasing tariffs on products coming from each other in an escalating trade war, and the fear is that they could cause a recession unless they allow trade to move more freely. read more

Walt Disney Co. is planning a theme park resort for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the company confirmed Wednesday. The attraction will be on the waterfront of Yas Island, already a leisure travel destination.

The new resort will be built, financed and operated by Miral, an Abu Dhabi-based developer. Walt Disney Co. and Walt Disney Imagineering will lead creative design and operational oversight. It will use Disney-licensed properties.

“Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati. It will serve as an oasis of extraordinary Disney entertainment for millions and millions of people in this crossroads of the world, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe and beyond,” Disney CEO Robert Iger said from the UAE during a call with market analysts Wednesday.

Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, touted the opportunity.

“The location of our park is incredibly unique – anchored by a beautiful waterfront – which will allow us to tell our stories in completely new ways,” D’Amaro said in a news release. “This project will reach guests in a whole new part of the world, welcoming more families to experience Disney than ever before.” read more

A class-action lawsuit accusing Burger King of misrepresenting the size of its Whopper sandwiches in advertisements and in-store menu boards is moving forward after a federal judge declined, for a second time, to dismiss the case.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Miami in March 2022, alleges that Burger King deceived customers by using photos in its ads and on in-store menu boards showing burger patties substantially larger than what were actually served.

Whopper and Big King patties in the ads were 35% larger and double the meat that consumers received, the lawsuit alleges.

The photos began appearing in 2017, the lawsuit says, replacing photos that showed smaller patties.

A spokesperson for the Miami-based fast food chain said following the ruling, “The plaintiffs’ claims are false. The flame-grilled beef patties portrayed in our advertising are the same patties used in the millions of burgers we serve to guests across the U.S.”

U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman said that at this stage of the case, he was required to assume that the plaintiffs’ claims were true. Under that assumption, he said he agreed with the plaintiffs’ assertion that Burger King’s “advertisements — when compared to other, similar advertisements — have a greater capacity to deceive or mislead reasonable consumers.” read more