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
Liberia confirms 2nd Ebola death in resurgent outbreak
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) _ Liberia’s health minister says that a second person has died from Ebola in the latest resurgence of the deadly disease. Deputy …
Paid Sick Days – Advocates launch Michigan ballot drive for paid sick days
LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Advocates are launching a 2016 ballot drive to require that Michigan workers be able to earn paid sick days. The petition …
Business
Man joins woman chained to Shell ship north of Seattle
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) _ A second person has chained himself to a support ship that is part of Royal Dutch Shell’s exploratory oil drilling plans …
AAA: Maryland drivers paying $2.67 per gallon
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Motorists in Maryland are paying 3 cents more at the pump when compared with a week ago. AAA Mid-Atlantic said Friday in …
California farmers strike a deal to cut water use
By FENIT NIRAPPIL and SCOTT SMITH SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ California farmers who hold some of the state’s strongest water rights avoided the threat of …
Education
NYC installing 21,000 audible door alarms at schools
NEW YORK (AP) _ Officials are installing 21,000 audible door alarms at New York City schools in order to prevent another tragedy like the 2013 …
Policies on transgender admissions at women’s colleges
NEW YORK (AP) _ Barnard College issued a new policy Thursday saying it will now admit transgender women. The decision at the Manhattan campus follows …
Rome university chief blasted for ‘Miss University’ pageant
ROME (AP) _ Some of Italy’s top female academics are demanding an apology from the president of the University of Rome for participating in the …
Sports
Erase Strokes From Your Golf Game — No Pencil Required
(NewsUSA) – “To shave strokes from your golf game, the only equipment you need is a good eraser.” Although this phrase is uttered jokingly by …
Taking Care on and off the Sports Field
(NewsUSA) – It’s one of the unfortunate truths of our obsession with sports: Coaches don’t normally get much credit unless they take their teams all …
Fishing and Boating are Great Activities for the Entire Family
(NewsUSA) – NewsusaInfographic – “Protecting Memories” reminds us that fishing and boating are great activities for your family to make memories on the water. Participating …
