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
Health department criticizes Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino
Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA STRATFORD, Conn. (AP) – Starbucks’ new “Unicorn Frappuccino” has made waves on the internet for its colorful presentation, …
Running on Empty
STOCK PHOTO By DR. PIERRE BLAND Fuzzy headed thinking. No amount of sleep seems to be enough. Food is a good thought but an afterthought. …
Business
Aviation firms promise more jobs after getting tax breaks
By MICHELLE RINDELS CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ A state board granted tax breaks to seven Nevada aviation industry companies on Thursday, marking the first …
Lawsuit: Immigrants got $1 a day for work at private prison
By IVAN MORENO Associated Press DENVER (AP) _ Immigrants who were detained at a suburban Denver facility while they awaited deportation proceedings are suing the …
Rent hikes force small businesses to move, revamp
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Rising commercial rents in newly trendy areas are forcing some small companies to change …
Education
Officials say the Ohio DOE threw F grades out of evaluation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ State school board members accused the Ohio Department of Education on Tuesday of breaking the law by throwing online schools’ failing …
300 students to enroll after tumult at Sweet Briar College
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Saved from the brink of closure, Sweet Briar College said Wednesday that nearly 300 students are scheduled to enroll for …
Audit: LA schools added $40M for food but served fewer meals
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ An audit has found the Los Angeles Unified School District spent $40.6 million more on food but served fewer meals. The …
Sports
49ers coach Jim Tomsula will guide players on social media
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) _ New 49ers coach Jim Tomsula wants nothing to do with social media. Still, he …
Jaguars rookie Sample calls broken arm ‘flukish’ injury
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Jacksonville Jaguars rookie safety James Sample heard the pop and felt the pain. He figured …
Patriots release Spikes after his car found abandoned
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) _ The New England Patriots have released linebacker Brandon Spikes the day after Massachusetts State Police found his damaged car abandoned …
