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
African continent finally to receive first mpox vaccines
Nairobi, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s top public health body says the continent is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines as a donation …
Jill Biden’s skin cancer could fuel advocacy in cancer fight
Washington (AP) – Jill Biden’ s advocacy for curing cancer didn’t start with her son’s death in 2015 from brain cancer. It began decades earlier, …
Business
CIA’s new recruitment website aims to diversify spy agency
WASHINGTON (AP) WANTED: Spies from all backgrounds and walks of life. Striving to further diversify its ranks, the CIA launched a new website Monday to …
Florida’s 2020 dominated by virus, economy and election
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP) – No one knows how the coronavirus arrived in Florida as 2020 dawned. Maybe a Super Bowl visitor brought it before …
Racial wealth gap impedes Black business ownership
Louisville, Ky. (AP) – It wasn’t easy for Nichelle Thurston to save $20,000. She was working as a front desk clerk at the Louisville Water …
Technology
Time will tell if Apple Watch catches on, as Apple fans wait
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ For all those who hailed the iPhone as the “Jesus Phone” in 2007, the Apple …
Strong iPhone sales; Apple stock down with few Watch details
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Apple’s latest financial report shows iPhone sales are still surging, driven partly by growth in …
Education
CareerSource launches new Florida Memorial location
PHOTO COURTESY OF CAREERSOURCE South Florida’s only historically black college and university just made it easier for its students to search for jobs and internships. …
Glade View ES teacher
PHOTO COURTESY OF PB SCHOOLS BELLE GLADE, Fla.- Creativity pays, both in exciting students to learn and for the teachers who embrace it in the …
FMU trustee hosts fundraiser
Florida Memorial University Trustee Charles George and wife Barbara hosted an intimate gathering of friends who were entertained by jazz pianist, Jonathan Pierre, an FMU …
Sports
Shani Davis: Brilliant career, complicated legacy secure
Shani Davis PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC OLYMPICS By PAUL NEWBERRY GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Shani Davis labored across the line, gulping for air, a …
Jeter: Marlins ‘in a good spot’ as spring training begins in Jupiter
Inside Marlins Park PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By STEVEN WINE MIAMI (AP) — Speaking Tuesday at Marlins Park, Derek Jeter said he was about to …
Super Bowl stadium preparation is on track
Stadium PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Super Bowl 52 will be played comfortably under the translucent U.S. Bank Stadium roof …
