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
Taraji P. Henson at 50: One who persevered
(Black PR Wire) – “It’s supposed to be over for me…but here I am. I’m a late bloomer, and I’m okay with that. Know why? …
Judge: Pennsylvania’s pandemic restrictions unconstitutional
Gov. Tom Wolf”s administration said Monday it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size …
Business
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 94,000 Jeeps
DETROIT – Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 94,000 SUVs because the air conditioning lines are too close to the exhaust manifold and could catch fire. …
FITCE brings spotlight to South Florida entrepreneurs
Fort Lauderdale, FL — South Florida experienced the best of international networking last week. It was a prolific week at the Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County …
Jacksonville Man pleads guilty in $2.2M fraud scheme
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A northeast Florida man has pleaded guilty to defrauding two shipping businesses out of nearly $2.2 million dollars. U.S. Attorney A. Lee …
Technology
Senate passes bill that extends fees to cellphone customers
By SEANNA ADCOX COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Cellphone customers would help pay for phone services for rural customers and people with disabilities under a bill …
Va. gov vetoes bills limiting police surveillance technology
By ALAN SUDERMAN RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation aimed at limiting police storage of automatic license plate reader data. …
Education
Students Force Resignation of University of Missouri president
By SUMMER BALLENTINE and ALAN SCHER ZAGIER COLUMBIA, Mo. – The president of the University of Missouri system resigned Monday with the football team and …
FAMU president narrowly avoids getting fired
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An increasingly bitter power struggle between Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum and the university board culminated Thursday with …
Education Secretary Arne Duncan steps down after 7-year term
By JOSH LEDERMAN and KATHLEEN HENNESSEY WASHINGTON (AP) – Arne Duncan, who followed President Barack Obama to Washington to serve as his education secretary, announced …
Sports
LeBron signs 2-year contract with Cavaliers
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) _ The Cavaliers can exhale for another year. They’ve got LeBron James’ signature on a contract. The …
Marlins’ Dee Gordon might avoid DL despite dislocated thumb
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) _ Marlins All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon may be able to avoid the disabled list despite dislocating …
Johnny Cueto throws tantrum as Reds lose to Marlins 8-1
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) _ The Cincinnati Reds made a mess of their final game before the All-Star break, and not …
