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
Florida House votes to end limits on new hospitals
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ State regulations that limit the construction of new hospitals would be eliminated under a bill passed by the Florida House. The …
Tulsa Health Department sponsors free Men’s Health Summit
TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ The Tulsa Health Department and the Community Service Council’s Healthy Start programs are partnering to host a free Men’s Health Summit. …
Business
Starbucks extracts more money with pricier drinks, food
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Starbucks is extracting more money from customers with offerings like a “Flat White” espresso …
Full Document View Amazon’s Web Services boosts 1Q revenue
By MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon’s profitable cloud-computing services business is growing by leaps and bounds. That growth helped the …
Pandora reports 1Q loss but beats analyst estimates
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Pandora Media Inc. on Thursday reported a wider loss of $48.3 million in its first quarter as it continued to invest …
Education
State Education Board reconsiders suspension policy
HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii’s longstanding policy of using out-of-school suspensions for delinquent students is under review by the state Board of Education. Critics say too …
Fewer Ohio college students enrolling in humanities
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Federal data show fewer students have been enrolling in humanities majors at Ohio colleges as science and business programs have increased …
Questions arise over school office aimed at black students
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ The effectiveness of an office created in response to concerns over treatment of black students in South Bend is being …
Sports
Decision time as Dolphins fail to make the playoffs
MIAMI GARDENS (AP) – The handshakes and backslaps exchanged in the Miami Dolphins’ locker room late Sunday afternoon were gestures of consolation, not celebration, before …
Dennis Rodman visits N. Korea to prep for game
PYONGYANG, North Korea – Former basketball star Dennis Rodman left North Korea on Monday without answering questions from the media on whether he had met …
Planned Braves stadium move highlights race, class in Atlanta
ATLANTA— For the Braves, abandoning downtown Atlanta for the suburbs means moving closer to the team’s fan base and developing money-making restaurants and amenities. Team …