Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for travelers?
New York (AP) — Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday. The airline said customers should …
Congress pushes to expand some Social Security benefits
Washington (AP) — The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer to …
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Bluesky User Profile PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPEDIA San Francisco (AP) — Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that …
Dr. Enid Pinkney street naming to honor champion for the people
DR. ENID CURTIS PINKNEY: Leader who uplifted the community passed on July 18, 2024, at the age of 92. Ceremony set for Friday, Nov. 22, …
FMU Aviation museum pays homage to pioneers
Miami Gardens, Fla. – The exhibits of groundbreaking Black aviators such as Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license, and Miami …
Inaugural views Catapult International Film Festival 2024
MARINA ROOFTOP: The weekend event featured submissions from an array of countries presented by Jevon White and friends. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEVON WHITE Riviera Beach …
WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting her due
Maya Moore during the Lynx’s championship-clinching game 5 of the 2017 WNBA Finals. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPEDIA In a banner year for women’s professional sports, …
Hank Aaron postcard sells for nearly $200,000 at auction. Ted Williams’ ‘46 AL MVP gets $528,750
Hank Aaron PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA A rare souvenir postcard picturing Hank Aaron as a rookie with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sold …
Obituaries
ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME Bob Turner, Jr., 70, died November 16. Service 12 noon Friday, November 22, at Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. …
Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in LA
QUINCY JONES: Died Nov. 3 after decades of musical mastery including Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" album, prize-winning film scores and classic collaborations with hundreds of other …