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
Kids are online more, here’s how to keep them safe
(StatePoint) – Children are spending more time online due to social distancing measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the internet can be an …
CORONA-NNOUNCEMENTS
Miami Beach Remembers Juneteenth: Special Planting Ceremony to be Held on Friday, June 19 at 9 a.m. at Pride Park, 1809 Meridian Ave., southwest corner, …
Business
Kohl’s skids on back-to-school and sales tax concerns
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (AP) _ Shares of Kohl’s sank 10 percent Thursday after the department store operator said state sales tax holidays hurt its sales …
GM recalls Chevrolet Cobalts for defective air bag wiring
DETROIT (AP) _ General Motors is recalling 73,424 Chevrolet Cobalt small cars in the U.S. and Canada because improper wiring could prevent the roof-mounted driver’s …
Deadly China blast disrupts world’s 10th largest port
By ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) _ Explosions that sent huge fireballs through China’s Tianjin port have disrupted the flow of cars, oil, iron …
Technology
Review: Getting your Apple Watch? Here’s how to use it
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Apple Watches are arriving Friday to the first group of people who had ordered one …
Florida could soon limit access to police camera videos
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida may soon place limits on who is allowed to access video taken by body cameras worn by law enforcement officers. …
Education
Students will get a hip-hop concert, supplies as they head back to school
South Florida students will celebrate their individuality at the inaugural #BeYou Back to School Jam presented by Tune Vox Entertainment and Heavy Legacy Foundation. The …
Illinois Democrats push to fund state grants for college students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Senate Democrats are pushing to fund grants for Illinois college students even though the state doesn’t have a budget in place. …
More than $2.2 million in Louisiana school ‘turnaround’ grants
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Louisiana’s education department is sharing in more than $16 million that the U.S. Department of Education is providing to develop leaders …
Sports
Summer League – For NBA rookies, exciting
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer ORLANDO, Fla. — Barely a year ago, Justise Winslow and Myles Turner were high school players. Being in the …
NBA fines Mark Cuban for free agency comments
NEW YORK (AP) _ The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban for commenting about the team’s agreements with DeAndre Jordan and Wes Matthews …
LeBron James hosting movie screening in Ohio hometown
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) _ LeBron James is bringing a little Hollywood to his Ohio hometown. The NBA superstar is hosting …
