‘Gladiator II’ has sly Denzel whipping Rome into a frenzy
CATAPULT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Featured submissions from an array of countries presented by Jevon White. See story Page 1B. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEVON WHITE Rome …
HARRIET TUBMAN EVENT
Join Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black and Dr. Tiya Miles for a free book discussion, followed by a book signing, during the Miami Book Fair, Sunday, …
Health and Wellness
What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act and its chances of passing
Now, a bill aiming to protect kids from the harms of social media, gaming sites and other online platforms appears to have enough bipartisan support …
Historically Black town in Cancer Alley divided by planned grain terminal
Robert Taylor in Reserve, Saint John the Baptist Parish, in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley. PHOTO COURTESY OF HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Wallace, La. (AP) — Sisters Jo …
Business
A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida
LaBELLE, Fla. (AP) — One of Florida’s poorest counties is preparing for the new “Airglades” airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform its …
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ boosts Will Smith’s comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
New York (AP) — “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 …
Florida federal jury: Chiquita Brands liable for Colombia deaths
Banana giant Chiquita Brands must pay $38.3 million to 16 family members of people killed during Colombia’s long civil war. STOCK PHOTO West palm Beach, …
Technology
How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests
When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her to protest in downtown Washington, D.C., last Saturday, she knew she had to …
Hackers’ new target: Video conferencing with Zoom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ceri Weber had just begun to defend her dissertation when the chaos began: Echoes and voices interrupted her. Someone parroted her words. …
Education
Celebrating HBCUs
MIAMI, Fla. – The Historic Society and Hip Rock Star recently wrapped up the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference (HBCUCon), an annual celebration of …
Program providing Path to College for needy students
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A nonprofit college readiness program is helping to send low-income students to top-tier colleges and universities. Palm Beach County based …
FAMU appoints Cecil Howard as new associate provost for College of Law
Cecil Howard PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Staff Report TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) Provost Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Cecil …
Sports
Dolphins work on maintaining standards, even with big leads
HEROES: In the team’s historic performance in defeating the Denver Broncos 70-20, included quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, receiver Tyreek Hill rookie running back De`Von Achane and …
Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot during his NFL career about his shortcomings. Beating the New England Patriots continues not to …
Extra work, system familiarity helping Dolphins’ Hill to excel
TYREEK HILL: The team’s performance in Sunday`s 36-34 opener over the Los Angeles Chargers suggests the extra work is paying off. Next up: another road …
