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
Study: Severe vision loss is most common in the South
NEW YORK (AP) _ Health officials say bad eyesight in the U.S. is most common in the South. A new report found the South was …
Indiana approves 1st needle-exchange program under new law
By RICK CALLAHAN INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana’s health commissioner has approved a one-year needle-exchange program for a rural county at the center of the state’s …
Business
NY sales tax exemption on some clothes shoes
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York tax officials are reminding shoppers and merchants that purchases of clothing and footwear for less than $110 are exempt from …
Massachusetts retailers see boost in holiday sales
BOSTON (AP) — Retailers are optimistic that shoppers will be spreading around some cash along with holiday cheer in the Bay State over the coming weeks. …
Millions expected to shop on Thanksgiving
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans are expected to head to the stores for holiday gift shopping on Thanksgiving in what’s quickly …
Education
Bryant vetoes bill he calls weak on ditching Common Core
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Republican Gov. Phil Bryant on Thursday vetoed a bill that some lawmakers said would move Mississippi away …
14 students receive international travel scholarship at USD
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) _ Fourteen students at the University of South Dakota are the first to receive scholarships to study abroad through a new international …
How to Get an A-Plus in Student Identity Theft Prevention
(NewsUSA) – There are many things parents teach their kids before sending them off to college. Protecting their personal information and being aware of identity …