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
Centuries late, Native American remains returned for reburial
Illinois State Museum PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – For centuries, Europeans carving up the prairie to suit their own idea of settlement …
Updated covid shots are coming
WASHINGTON (AP) – Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. And this fall, the first vaccines for …
Business
Jeff Bezos says he will give away most of his fortune
New York (AP) _ Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he will give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime, becoming the latest billionaire …
Gastonia woman starts nonprofit to empower women of color
Gastonia, N.C. (AP) Charly Lindsey has for years wanted to start a nonprofit. Lindsey, who moved to Gastonia in 2014 from North Wilkesboro, said that …
Brooklyn Nets owners launch program for minority-led startups
New York (AP) – Clara Wu Tsai, co owner of the Brooklyn Nets, launched the largest business accelerator for minority founders of early-stage startups on …
Technology
Holiday Gifts that Can Reduce Stress
StatePoint On top of the everyday stress of life, the holiday season can be one of the most hectic times of year. Unfortunately, all this …
Google’s Pixel phone: Not much new, but still a standout
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) Google’s ambitious new smartphone, the Pixel, doesn’t offer a lot that’s new. Yet it’s still one …
Education
FIU LEADS THREE UNIVERSITIES IN LAUNCHING PROGRAM FOR MORE DIVERSE DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
MIAMI – Florida International University is leading a trio of universities in a $7.5 million program to support diverse students pursuing doctoral degrees in special …
College Fair connects students to higher education
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORDELE COLA By NEILSONSKY NOEL Special to South Florida Times DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – In one night, Diego Mondragon learned to navigate …
FAMU to increase minority women faculty in STEM fields
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE, Fla.,Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among an alliance of five Florida universities that have secured National Science Foundation (NSF) funding …
Sports
$85K wager on Tiger Woods winning Masters yield $1.19M payout
PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER.COM LAS VEGAS (AP) – A bettor who risked $85,000 on Tiger Woods winning the Masters is now more than a million …
Strong opening week for CBS, Turner with NCAA hoops tourney
PHOTO COURTESY OF UCONN ATHLETICS NEW YORK (AP) — One week into March Madness, CBS is feeling good. Based on ratings from the nation’s largest …
Dwyane Wade: College basketball needs a makeover
Dwyane Wade says it’s time college basketball got a makeover. Wade sits down with PodcastOne Sports Now to talk about the NCAA Tournament and the …
