South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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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
AGE OF WOMAN’S FIRST MENSTRUATION MAY SIGNAL HIGHER RISK OF HEART DISEASE, UF HEALTH RESEARCH FINDS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Women who experienced their first menstruation at an early or late age have an elevated risk of developing “major adverse cardiac events,” …
3 SURPRISING THINGS THAT HAPPEN TO WOMEN’S BODIES
(StatePoint) – Along with the joy of bringing a baby into the world, physical changes from pregnancy and postpartum conditions may cause unexpected effects on …
Business
‘Mission: Impossible’ climbs to No. 1, ‘Vacation’ is a bust
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The stakes may be high for Ethan Hunt and his team in “Mission: Impossible – …
Williston stadium to see work before Babe Ruth World Series
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) _ A baseball stadium in Williston will receive about $110,000 in renovations before teenage players arrive next summer for the Babe Ruth …
Task force hopes to help Mitsubishi and its employees
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) _ Officials in Bloomington, Normal and McLean County have set up a task force to help Mitsubishi Motors employees who will soon …
Technology
Solar-powered plane takes off for flight around the world
By AYA BATRAWY ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — A Swiss solar-powered plane took off from Abu Dhabi early Monday, marking the start of the first attempt …
Ikea launches furniture with inbuilt wireless chargers
STOCKHOLM — Lost that charger again for your cellphone or tablet? Hate sorting heaps of wires to charge various devices? Swedish retailer IKEA might just have …
Education
District puts mascot redo costs at about $265K minimum
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Cost estimates released by the Fort Smith School District show that it would have to spend approximately $265,000 at minimum …
Lafayette school to reopen nearly 2 years after tornado
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ An Indiana middle school that was badly damaged by a tornado in November 2013 is preparing to reopen its doors for …
French school’s campus plan in suburban NY is blocked
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) _ A plan by the French-American School of New York to build on the site of a former Westchester County country …
Sports
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates suspended 4 games
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) _ Antonio Gates’ squeaky-clean image took a big hit Thursday when the San Diego Chargers’ star …
NBA player returns to Ames for holiday parade
AMES, Iowa (AP) _ An Ames native and member of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors is serving as grand marshal for his hometown’s Fourth …
Source: Heat now among clubs meeting with Aldridge
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) _ A person with knowledge of the negotiations says LaMarcus Aldridge and the Miami Heat have spoken …
