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
Bear’s gift to me
By DR. PIERRE BLAND The phone rang as soon as I took it off the answering service. Instinctively I knew it was not a good …
How to enjoy the holidays despite chronic back pain
By TOM MACEK, MD The holidays are a time when everyone is encouraged to be of good cheer. But this joyous time of year is …
Business
China’s manufacturing weak in June, more jobs cut
BEIJING (AP) _ China’s manufacturing was weak in June and employers cut more jobs, two surveys showed Wednesday, in a new sign the world’s second-largest …
Airports commission recommends expanding Heathrow
By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) _ Britain’s Airports Commission unanimously recommended the construction of a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport on Wednesday in a …
The Latest: New Greek offer going to the 19 euro nations
3 p.m. The European Commission will submit its assessment of Greece’s demand for a new two-year loan program to the finance ministers of the 19 …
Education
Piano-playing senator’s latest tune: New education policy
By LAURIE KELLMAN WASHINGTON — How does a musician-senator fill the time during yet another partisan Senate stalemate? In Sen. Lamar Alexander’s case, he sits …
U. of Alaska Fairbanks rededicates nearly century-old campus
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) _ The University of Alaska Fairbanks will officially celebrate its first century next year and officials marked festivities leading up to it …
Washington Gov. Inslee signs tuition reduction bill
SEATTLE (AP) _ Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that will decrease tuition for students at Washington’s public colleges and universities. The measure, Senate …
Sports
Out of finals, Love says he’ll be back next season with Cavs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) _ The pain in Kevin Love’s surgically repaired left shoulder has become manageable. The Cleveland forward …
Appeal for Brewers’ Smith on suspension to be heard Monday
MILWAUKEE (AP) _ Brewers reliever Will Smith will have a hearing Monday for his appeal of an eight-game suspension after being found with a foreign …
Jacksonville Jaguars announce front-office moves
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ The Jacksonville Jaguars have promoted Chris Polian to director of player personnel and Chris Driggers to director of pro personnel. Polian …
