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
I am what I am
When life gets stressful, what do you do? Take a vacation. At least you hope that is what you will do,but I have discovered it …
Jury convicts man who said growhouse was for wife’s cancer
MIAMI (AP) – A Miami-Dade man who said he grew 15 marijuana plants in his home for the benefit of his cancer-suffering wife has been …
Business
FPL gets approval for natural gas plan
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ State regulators have given Florida Power & Light permission to invest up to $500 million a year in natural gas drilling …
California board OKs nearly $50M in tax credits statewide
By JULIET WILLIAMS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ A state economic development board approved nearly $50 million in tax credits Thursday for companies that promised to …
Companies seek to change state regulation of utility rates
MUNSTER, Ind. (AP) _ More than two dozen companies with operations in Indiana have formed a consortium and are preparing to argue for changes in …
Education
US Education Secretary to meet with black college reps in NC
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) _ U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is scheduled to hear about challenges confronting historically black colleges and universities in North Carolina. Duncan …
Kansas Wesleyan unveils new majors, changes to curriculum
SALINA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas Wesleyan University says it will begin offering 17 new majors and a revamped core curriculum during the next four years. …
Open teaching positions remain a problem in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ It is becoming increasingly difficult to find people to fill open teaching positions in South Dakota, according to school administrators. …
Sports
Chiefs invite interesting class of rookies to 3-day minicamp
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ There is a “Star Wars” expert running post patterns. The son of a pro …
Former NBA player Julius Hodge joins Buffalo staff
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ From NBA first-round draft pick to playing in Vietnam and many points in between, Julius …
All-Star center Marc Gasol will consider free agency options
By CLAY BAILEY MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) _ The Memphis Grizzlies head into the offseason with a major goal: re-signing their free agent All-Star center. Marc …
