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
NYC health official expects more Legionnaires’ disease cases
NEW YORK (AP) _ A New York City health official says it is likely doctors will diagnose more cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Bronx …
Florida health officials host online summer camp
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Can’t afford to send your kids to summer camp? Too hot to play camp games outside all day? Florida health officials …
Business
FCC takes aim at annoying telemarketing robo calls
By JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press WASHINGTON — Those automated phone calls during the dinner hour, late at night or to your wireless phone can …
Newmont agrees to buy Colorado’s largest gold mine
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) _ Colorado-based Newmont Mining Corp. has agreed to buy the state’s largest gold mine for $820 million. Newmont announced Monday that …
Campbell Soup buying Garden Fresh salsa maker for $231M
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) _ Campbell Soup is buying refrigerated salsa maker Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million as it continues to make a push into …
Education
Common Core test maker responds to botched exam in 3 states
By SALLY HO LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The test maker behind Common Core assessments in Nevada, Montana and North Dakota has denied a breach of …
OSU researchers say algae blooms can travel in running water
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ Toxic blue-green algae blooms can travel through rivers and all the way to the ocean, Oregon State University researchers say — …
8 plead not guilty in Chinese test-taking scheme for visas
By JOE MANDAK PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Eight of 15 Chinese citizens indicted in a conspiracy to take college entrance exams on behalf of others or …
Sports
Jets’ Petty won’t back down from critics, ‘system QB’ labe
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ Bryce Petty has the big arm, eye-popping resume and physical build of an …
Injuries keep piling up, adding to playoff drama
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Kyrie Irving is limping. Pau Gasol is aching. Chris Paul is limited. Kevin Love is gone. And the injury …
Don Shula says his Dolphins ‘didn’t deflate any balls’
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Don Shula says he’s proud of his legacy with the Miami Dolphins because they never deflated balls. The jab at Tom …
