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
Surgeon general has no regrets about gun-violence statement
By SALLY HO Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ The nation’s chief doctor said he doesn’t regret saying gun violence is a public health issue, …
Homeless Picnic promotes primary care
By MARTIN DEANGELIS The Press of Atlantic City ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) _ At this summer picnic, free hot dogs and hamburgers for the guests …
Business
Shell buys former zinc smelter site for $13.5 million
MONACA, Pa. (AP) _ Shell Chemicals has bought the western Pennsylvania site of a former zinc smelter although it hasn’t announced a decision on building …
Judge denies Toyota new trial in fatal Minnesota crash
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ A federal judge has denied a new trial for Toyota Motor Corp. in a lawsuit resulting from a fatal crash in Minnesota. …
GM returns to medium-duty trucks in US with Isuzu deal
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) _ Detroit-based General Motors Co. is expanding its partnership with Japanese truckmaker Isuzu Motors by collaborating in …
Education
Thousands attend Congress of Christian Education in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) _ Thousands of people are in Detroit for the National Baptist Convention’s 110th session of its Congress of Christian Education. Events are taking …
Deep sea sharks appear to be buoyant, surprising researchers
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) _ Researchers say they are a step closer to understanding the biology and habits of elusive deep sea sharks after new studies …
7 students who survived balcony collapse remain hospitalized
By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ The seven Irish students who survived a deadly balcony collapse in the college town of Berkeley remain hospitalized …
Sports
Boston Olympics foes meet with governor, cabinet members
BOSTON (AP) _ Gov. Charlie Baker and members of his cabinet met privately Friday with opponents of Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. …
Competitors to round up for annual rodeo in Abbyville
ABBYVILLE, Kan. (AP) _ Competitors will round up once again to participate in a rodeo held since the 1960s in a small central Kansas town. …
Florida adds Vanderbilt graduate transfer Josh Grady
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Former Vanderbilt quarterback/receiver Josh Grady has landed at Florida. The Gators announced Friday that Grady has enrolled in classes and will …
