South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
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Three men lynched a century ago are innocent, judge finds
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‘White Woman Syndrome’ denies Black women justice
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Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants
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The butcher’s knife, the lamb’s cry – and ascent of the billionaires
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10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025
New York (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to …
Health and Wellness
Tips for developing and following sound eating habits
Have your past commitments to healthy habits faded? Recharge your resolve and remember the importance of developing and following sound eating habits. Nutrition experts say …
Three tips for achieving fitness goals this season
Was your New Year resolution to get more active this year? A whopping 60 percent of these resolutions fall by the wayside after only six …
Business
Alibaba investing in ‘Mission: Impossible _ Rogue Nation’
BEIJING (AP) _ The film arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group said Wednesday it will invest in the next “Mission: Impossible” movie in its first …
Board weighs buffers between homes, drilling for oil and gas
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ Montana oil and gas regulators are considering a requirement for energy companies to maintain a buffer between homes and drilling activities. …
Why it matters that so few mutual fund managers today are women
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Diversify. The financial industry says you have to do it with your investments. But when it …
Education
ISU set to move students into new downtown apartments
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) _ Indiana State University officials say a downtown Terre Haute student apartment housing complex became fully leased almost immediately after the …
Event to help veterans pursuing higher education
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services is hosting an event to encourage veterans to pursue higher education. It will be held …
Firm gives $10 million to new U of Illinois med school
URBANA, Ill. (AP) _ A Chicago-based financial firm is giving the University of Illinois $10 million to pay for a training center at the school’s …
Sports
Macklemore, Snoop Dogg to play in celeb softball game
NEW YORK (AP) _ Rappers Snoop Dogg and Macklemore and “Hunger Games” actor Josh Hutcherson will play in the 2015 MLB All-Star Legends and Celebrity …
UAB president says no decision made on football program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) _ UAB President Ray Watts said he hasn’t made a decision on whether to reinstate football, bowling and rifle. Watts issued a …
Hurricanes’ Caputo promoted to associate head coach
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) _ Miami Hurricanes assistant basketball coach Chris Caputo has been promoted to associate head coach. Coach Jim Larranaga announced the promotion …
