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
Families of 3 Black victims in fatal Florida Dollar General shooting plead for end to gun violence
STOCK PHOTO JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Lawyers and family members of three Black people who were fatally shot during a racially motivated attack at a …
White House delays menthol cigarette ban despite death toll
WASHINGTON (AP) – White House officials will take more time to review a sweeping plan from U.S. health regulators to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected …
Business
New Key Biscayne Fitness only Black-owned business on the island
MIAMI, Fla.–A chance meeting as Uber passengers between Vince Smith and DeCue King turned into a business partnership of a lifetime. Smith and King, all …
St. Louis sues Kia, Hyundai over rash of car thefts
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A federal lawsuit filed Monday by the city of St. Louis accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industrystandard …
What to know about Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney
Associated Press A New York grand jury investigating hush payments made on Donald Trump’s behalf during the 2016 presidential campaign has refocused attention on the …
Technology
Electronic media searches at border crossings raise worry
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Watchdog groups that keep tabs on digital privacy rights are concerned that U.S. Customs and Border Protection …
Startup to market foldable sheets of solar cells
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – An Albuquerque startup plans to market foldable sheets of solar cells to power devices for consumers as well as for satellites. …
Education
How and why to keep kids on a schedule during school closures
(StatePoint) – School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. …
Broward schools to remain closed through May 1
PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARDSCHOOLS.COM Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Robert W. Runcie announced today, District school campuses will remain closed through Friday, May 1, …
School shutdowns raise stakes of digital divide for students
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) – Students struggling to get online in a rural South Carolina county received a boost last week with the arrival of six …
Sports
Black Women in Sport Foundation honors supporters
Philadelphia, PA – Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) honored its outstanding supporters during the Neighborhood to Neighborhood (N2N) Street Festival: Celebration of Women in …
Different kind of shot: NBA owners enter tequila business
PHOTO COURTESY OF ZIMBIO.COM Call it the transition game: Michael Jordan and three other NBA owners are getting into the liquor business. The Charlotte Hornets …
Patriots’ Brown faces rape accusations by former trainer
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape by a former trainer. Britney Taylor says Brown sexually …
