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
Snacks with added fiber a part of Nutrition Facts delay
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Snack bars, cereals and brownies with added fiber may not …
The weather in my head
Dr. Pierre B. Bland By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND My writing production has been poor at best this summer, to the consternation of both my …
Business
Art Basel names a director of the Americas
MIAMI (AP) _ Art Basel has a new director who will concentrate solely on the art world in the Americas. The global organization which operates …
Wal-Mart opens counter offensive against Amazon this week
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ The online price fight as well as the bickering is heating up between Wal-Mart and …
Starbucks jumping into South Africa’s growing coffee market
By LYNSEY CHUTEL and CANDICE CHOI JOHANNESBURG (AP) _ Starbucks is jumping into the surging coffee market in South Africa, where the number of cafes …
Education
Rhode Island community college to receive federal funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The Community College of Rhode Island has been awarded more than $500,000 in federal funding for its outreach and student services …
Computer pros volunteer to teach girls how to program
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ When organizers of a summer camp that includes a number of disadvantaged high-school girls asked about career plans, …
Parents with kids in private schools want education grants
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Nevada parents with children already attending private school are demanding to be part of a new state program that will pay …
Sports
NBA Finals Game 4 draws best rating since 2004
NEW YORK (AP) _ The NBA Finals’ Game 4 has drawn its highest television rating in more than a decade. The Golden State Warriors’ 103-82 …
Lions cut QB Anthony Boone
DETROIT (AP) _ The Detroit Lions say they have released quarterback Anthony Boone. Boone was an undrafted free agent out of Duke. He threw for …
After 40 years, Warriors fans believe title wait almost over
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Gary Liss still has the ticket from Game 2 of the 1975 NBA Finals in …
