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
Super Bowl X factor?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will be the first to tell you that he almost threw away his …
Black History Month 2021 Events
THE BLACK FAMILY: Representation, Identity and Diversity The Miami Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) along with various community-based organizations, will hold a number …
Business
The 10 Be-Attitudes of successful networking
By IRIS COOPER Entrepreneurs are always “on.” Every encounter, whether in person, in a group, online, or on the phone, presents an opportunity to develop …
US consumer confidence jumps to the highest level in 9 years
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer confidence rebounded this month to the highest level in more than nine years as Americans …
Outgoing Las Vegas teen producing paintings worth millions
By CAROL CLING Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS (AP) – Autumn de Forest’s signature includes a heart hovering over the second “U” of her first …
Technology
State Attorney General: Officials’ texts are public records
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Public officials’ text messages regarding public business are subject to the state’s open record laws, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has …
Kokomo pioneer named to 2015 Automotive Hall of Fame class
By MARTIN SLAGTER Kokomo Tribune KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) _ The 75th class of the Automotive Hall of Fame will feature one of Kokomo’s greatest innovators. …
Education
Getting Back to Basics: The Lost Art of Writing Things Down
StatePoint In this digital age, you may go days without using a pen and paper, but there are many reasons to skip the devices and …
University newspaper shut down, students start their own
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – When the University of Central Florida newspaper was shut down after 48 years, a group of students decided to …
University of Florida assistant professor wins top literary prize
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – A University of Florida assistant professor of history has received one of the United States’ top literary prizes. The …
Sports
Torn pecs make Vikings take closer look at lifting regimen
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MANKATO, Minn. (AP) _ These weren’t common football injuries, all these torn pectoral muscles, so the Minnesota Vikings …
Heat trade Napier to Magic, Zoran Dragic to Celtics
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami Heat trimmed roster and payroll Monday, sending Shabazz Napier to the Orlando Magic and Zoran Dragic to the Boston Celtics. …
Hawks diving at golfers temporarily closed mini course
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) _ A mini golf course in Laramie is once again doing business after aggressive hawks caused a temporary closure. The Casper Star-Tribune …
