The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden's recognition of 'Transgender Day of Visibility'
President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 โ which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year โ as โTransgender Day of Visibility.โ.
Girl, 8, only survivor of bus crash that kills 45 Easter pilgrims on South Africa's deadly roads
An 8-year-old girl was the lone survivor after a bus full of Easter pilgrims from Botswana making their way to a popular church festival in rural South Africa crashed off a bridge on a mountain pass and plunged into a ravine before bursting into flames.
Rough surf, strong currents expected on Central Florida beaches this week through Easter weekend
Beach safety teams along the coast of Central Florida are waving the red flag warning that surf and rip currents are extremely strong, and the conditions are expected to stick around through the Spring Break week and Easter weekend.
๐ฐShow us your Easter pics! The good, the bad, the bunnies
Everything from family photos at church and festive decorated Easter eggs, to #EasterFails like a hilarious bunny video or failed Easter cake attempt we want to see it all. It can be a new or old photo or video. We'll be sharing some of your memories during our newscasts.
4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World
The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.
Merkel: 'A quiet Easter' needed to counter rising infections
โThere needs to be a quiet Easter festival,โ Merkel said in a video address. AdIn contrast, Britain has given one vaccine shot to 46% of its people. Health Minister Jens Spahn said routine vaccinations will begin in doctors' practices on Tuesday, with 35,000 GPs scheduled to receive 940,000 vaccine doses next week. Germany expects to receive about 40 million vaccine doses during the second quarter. AdMerkel, who is 66, says she would be prepared to take the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Madrid slows down vaccine jabs over Easter despite govt plea
People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of coronavirus walk in downtown Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)MADRID โ Spainโs Madrid region halted COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday at health centers for four days so medical staff can rest over the Easter holiday, despite pleas from the national government not to halt the fight against surging infections. Health Minister Carolina Darias last week urged regional authorities to keep vaccinating over the Easter break, saying it was โvery importantโ to keep up the inoculation program. Spain, like other European Union nations, has had a surprisingly slow vaccine rollout that authorities blame on vaccine shortages. AdIt also noted that vaccine shots will still be administered at a city hospital and a city soccer stadium over the traditional Easter break.
Holy days arrive for the faithful as pandemic eases in US
For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. Itโs a season of major holy days for other faiths as well, occurring in a brighter mood than a year ago. Jews are observing Passover this week, and Muslims will enter the holy month of Ramadan in about two weeks. AdDas said he loves the festival because it celebrates diversity: โIt acknowledges that we complement each other โ different ethnicities, different nationalities, different genders.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay planning lineup of Easter fun
TAMPA, Fla. โ Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is planning a lineup of fun and special activities for the Easter holiday weekend. The events will be available to guests with park reservations from this Friday through Sunday. Busch Gardens Tampa Bayโs Food & Wine Festival is currently underway. Guests will also get a chance to attend physically-distant concerts and ride the theme parkโs world-class attractions. AdUse the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.
Afternoon thunderstorms possible in Central Florida; big cooldown on the way
"Thunderstorms off to the east" Photo Credit: Teresa JenkinsORLANDO, Fla. โ A front stalled out across Central Florida will will lead to on-and-off scattered showers Tuesday. [TRENDING: COVID after the vaccine | Bugsy, the French bulldog, stolen at gunpoint | SpaceX aims to fly -- and avoid explosion]Orlando will reach a high near 90. Highs on Wednesday will again be near 90, with a 20% chance of rain. Once the front moves through, Central Florida will cool back down. Expect a high of 75 on Thursday, with a 20% chance of rain, and a high of 67 on Friday, under sunny skies.
Roller coaster forecast has highs this week ranging from 89 to 67
Fla. โ We are pinpointing a cloudy day on Monday across Central Florida, with highs topping off near 80. A week front will bring clouds and a few sprinkles on and off through the afternoon. The normal high in Orlando on this date is 80. Highs will reach the upper 80s Tuesday and Wednesday before a new front drops temperatures on Friday to a high of 67 in Orlando. We will be dry for Easter weekend, with a high of 76 degrees on Sunday.