South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
By Rev. Dr. Joaquin Willis During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of …
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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
UM conducting research to help families care for Alzheimer’s
By ADRIENNE D. JARET As the largest source of support for older adults, family caregivers play a vital role with caring for this expanding population. …
Program teaches children mindfulness techniques
By YVONNE P. MORRIS A popular biblical quote says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old …
Business
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 …
Uber says drivers and passengers banned from carry guns
NEW YORK (AP) _ Ride-hailing app company Uber says it is banning its riders and drivers from carry guns. Uber Technologies says it is banning …
Education
Test score results show gains in all high school subjects
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Results from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program show students made significant gains in all high school subjects and in the majority …
Southern Miss public health program receives accreditation
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ The Department of Public Health at The University of Southern Mississippi has been granted continued accreditation by the Council on Education …
11 percent of UM students report unwanted sexual behavior
By DAVID N. GOODMAN DETROIT (AP) _ About 11 percent of University of Michigan students say they experienced some form of sexual behavior without their …
Sports
‘Deflategate’ appeal could test powers of NFL commissioner
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — This is no longer about deflated footballs. Tom Brady signaled in his appeal of his “Deflategate” …
Marlins pitcher Mat Latos injured, leaves game with bruised shin
MIAMI — Right-hander Mat Latos left the Miami Marlins’ game against Atlanta in the fourth inning Saturday with a bruised left shin after being hit …
Marlins’ Dee Gordon is hitting above .400
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI — Major league batting leader Dee Gordon goes about his business so quietly his .426 average was news …
