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 …
-
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
Read more -
Three men lynched a century ago are innocent, judge finds
Read more -
‘White Woman Syndrome’ denies Black women justice
Read more -
Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants
Read more -
The butcher’s knife, the lamb’s cry – and ascent of the billionaires
Read more
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
The most dangerous times to drive on Florida highways
Statistically, the most dangerous time in the day to drive in Florida is 2 am. The most dangerous day to drive is Sunday New research …
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON (AP) – If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk. Roughly 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored …
Business
McDonald’s is phasing out plastic toys from Happy Meals in a pusth to be more green
McDonald’s says it will phase out most plastic from its Happy Meals by 2025. Here, a customer picks up a kid’s meal at a McDonald’s …
Sugar growers sue U.S. over Florida reservoir water levels
West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP) – Sugar growers in Florida are suing the U.S, Army Corps of Engineers over proposed reservoir water levels they say …
SpaceX launches ants, avocados, robot to international space station
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP) – A SpaceX shipment of ants, avocados and a human-sized robotic arm rocketed toward the International Space Station on Sunday. The …
Technology
Software turns smartphones into tools for medical research
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Jody Kearns doesn’t like to spend time obsessing about her Parkinson’s disease. The 56-year-old dietitian …
Lawsuit points to hacking by Ethiopia as Obama makes visit
By JACK GILLUM WASHINGTON (AP) _ As President Barack Obama faces pressure to discuss human rights in his first official visit to Ethiopia, a unique …
Education
Fiat Chrysler: $4.5B plan would add 6,500 Detroit-area jobs
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday announced a $4.5 billion plan that includes building the first new auto assembly plant in Detroit in almost …
Students get hands-on STEM training at Cable Academy
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOBS FOR FLORIDA GRADUATES HALLENDALE, Fla. – About 40 students from Hallandale High School donned safety glasses and protective jumpsuits to take …
‘The Real’ rocks students at Florida A&M University
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The nationally syndicated talk show “The Real” visited Florida A&M University (FAMU) recently for a lively show via …
Sports
Dynasty in making? Warriors chase third title in 4 years
Warriors chase third title in 4 years PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA BASIN By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. – HeHHHhStephen Curry and coach …
Woods happy despite another Sunday fade
Woods is frustrated but encouraged. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS FAN By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer DUBLIN, Ohio – Tiger Woods made it interesting again, …
New NFL policy addresses National Anthem protests
PHOTO COURTESY OF RED LETTER CHRISTIANS By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ATLANTA – NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm …
