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
Report highlights dental health access problems
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) _ New Hampshire has significantly improved access to dental care in recent years, but many problems persist, according to a report from …
Michigan utilities work to comply with air pollution rule
By ALISHA GREEN LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release a decision this week about new mercury and toxic air …
Business
Airline outsources jobs to partner with Idaho tax incentive
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ United Airlines is outsourcing about 50 Boise operations and customer-service jobs to SkyWest Airlines at significantly lower wages. The move comes …
Firm plans to appeal position against oil-drilling services
SEATTLE (AP) _ Foss Maritime plans to appeal Seattle’s position that Royal Dutch Shell can’t use the Port of Seattle’s Terminal 5 under the existing …
Argentina criticizes holdout funds for embassy asset freeze
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) _ Argentina is sharply criticizing a group of investment funds in the U.S. for freezing assets in the South American country’s …
Education
Technical colleges get boost from free tuition program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ More than 9,000 Tennessee adults have signed up for free technical college education under a new statewide grant that covers tuition. …
New policy in Eugene schools helps transgender students
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ Schools in Eugene will now be required to accommodate transgender and gender non-conforming students thanks to a policy unanimously passed by …
Purdue adopts ‘Chicago principles’ to protect free speech
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ Purdue University is stressing its commitment to free speech with a new policy modeled on one approved by the University …
Sports
Florida Memorial men’s soccer team upsets #1 ranked Thomas University
THOMASVILLE, GA — Florida Memorial men’s soccer pulled off a stunning 3-2 upset over Thomas University in double overtime on Friday afternoon at TU Soccer …
DOLPHINS’ KNOWSHON MORENO GOES ON INJURED RESERVE
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – Miami Dolphins running back Knowshon Moreno has been placed on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury. The move came Tuesday, …
ADRIAN PETERSON IN COURT FOR CHILD ABUSE CASE
CONROE, Texas (AP) – Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson arrived in a Texas courtroom Wednesday to face a charge of felony child abuse for …
