IT’S A FASHION AFFAIR
11th annual scholarship benefit for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County presented by Neesha’s Finest Fashions, Saturday, Nov. 9 at the PGA Marriott, …
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Israel approves two bills that require a halt to UN’s aid delivery to Gaza
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US presidency: Voters’ increased anger at Trump is shaping the race
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Harris vs. Trump
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Howard to Hollywood: Second Annual HBCU 1st LOOK Fest
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‘Union’: It’s like you’re there, David vs. Amazon as Goliath
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Election 2024: Trump’s autocracy, nationalists’ theocracy are on the ballot
Despite former President Donald Trump’s bizarre remarks and behavior, his felony conviction and pending criminal charges, polls show him still in a dead heat with …
Health and Wellness
Snakes, a test of faith
St. Francis of Assis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. In celebration of St. Francis, every October, churches all around the world …
Ex-US Rep. John Dingell leaves hospital with new pacemaker
DETROIT – Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, has been released from the hospital after having a pacemaker …
Business
Iowa fertilizer plant asks state for additional $21.5 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A $1.9 billion fertilizer plant under construction in southeast Iowa is asking for an additional $21.5 million in incentives from …
Walker’s jobs agency gave out $124 million without review
By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ More than two dozen awards worth more than $124 million were made to companies without a formal staff …
Home Bancorp buys Louisiana Bancorp in $74.5 million deal
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) _ Lafayette-based Home Bancorp Inc. will acquire Metairie-based Louisiana Bancorp in a cash deal valued at $74.5 million. The New Orleans Advocate …
Education
North Carolina Senate budget proposes ending driver’s ed. requirement
BY JOHN MORITZ RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ The fate of driver education in North Carolina looms uncertain as legislators ironing out the budget weigh whether …
Ivy Tech at risk of losing workforce training money
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Ivy Tech Community College is facing an Aug. 1 deadline to show progress in student success as state officials weigh whether to …
Memorial scholarship created at Arkansas State University
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ The family, friends and colleagues of a former Arkansas State University journalism instructor have endowed a memorial scholarship in her honor …
Sports
Packers sign 3rd-round pick Ty Montgomery
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) _ The Green Bay Packers signed third-round pick Ty Montgomery on Thursday. The 6-foot receiver had five punt and kickoff returns …
A’s announce Ron Washington hired as coach
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ The Oakland Athletics have announced that Ron Washington is rejoining the team as a major league coach after working nearly …
Curry, James unanimous selections to All-NBA first team
NEW YORK (AP) _ Golden State’s Stephen Curry, the league MVP, and LeBron James are the only unanimous selections to the All-NBA first team. New …
