South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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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
The varied world of olive oil
If you’ve been in the olive oil section of the grocery store lately, you’ve likely been confronted with a lot of choices. Possibly even a …
5 self-preservation tips for watching the Chauvin trial
America’s traumatization of Black people continues with the trial of Derrick Chauvin, the former Minneapolis officer who nonchalantly bore his knee into George Floyd’s neck …
Business
Ouch: taking the sting out of medical expenses
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer Medical expenses are a burden whenever they hit, but a recent study found they’re most common around …
Legislation would help Florida craft distilleries, breweries
By JOE REEDY Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Philip McDaniel is like most craft distillers in Florida – he is frustrated that he can …
Snap stock to debut Thursday after better-than-expected IPO
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writers NEW YORK (AP) – The company behind the popular messaging app Snapchat is expected to start …
Technology
Review: Online stylists for the shopping-averse
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Though my grandmother was a fashion designer, I hate buying clothes, and I still wear …
Budget panel authorizes $1 DMV fee to overhaul IT system
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ Customers could soon be seeing a $1 fee at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles as the agency raises money …
Education
Kansas colleges look for ways to offer $15,000 degree
ALLISON KITE Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas higher education leaders aren’t sure how they’ll meet Gov. Sam Brownback’s challenge to provide a way …
Girls Who Code is closing the gender gap in computer science
By JILLIAN WARD The World COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) – It’s time to close the gender gap. One of the largest gaps is in one …
Nyah Project seeks youth for free international fellowship
Staff Report MIAMI – Founded on the belief that “Travel Awakens Leaders,” the Nyah Project is currently seeking diverse youth to apply for its free …
Sports
J.J. Henry leads Barracuda Championship
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ J.J. Henry birdied the final hole to take a one-point lead Saturday in the Barracuda Championship, the PGA Tour’s only modified …
‘Fox NFL Sunday’ to get in the game at this year’s Emmys
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) _ The Emmys will be getting quite a warmup this year. Hours before the 67th Emmy Awards telecast takes place Sept. …
Jets’ Marshall declares Revis best NFL cornerback _ ever
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ Brandon Marshall has seen enough of Darrelle Revis to declare him the best …
