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
Report: 4 Florida counties part of liver disease cluster
Diseased liver cells. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA STUART, Fla. (AP) – Four counties along Florida’s Treasure Coast make up a cluster with high rates of …
Top Tips for Physical Fitness and Sports Month
StatePoint Staying active doesn’t just keep a waistline in check, it benefits every part of the body, including the brain. May is Physical Fitness and …
Business
Wheat harvest starts weeks early, as market softens
By TOM LUTEY The Billings Gazette FORSYTH, Mont. (AP) _ It was Wednesday on the first full week of July when Phil Steinberger came down …
Jackpots roll over for 3 big weekend drawings in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The Louisiana Lottery Corp. says nobody won jackpots in three major lotteries. It says that means Wednesday’s estimated jackpots rise …
Teen truckers? Bill would drop big-rig driver age to 18
By JOAN LOWY WASHINGTON (AP) _ Parents may hesitate to hand teens the keys to the family car, but Congress is proposing to allow drivers …
Education
Mississippi colleges get money for academic enrichment
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Eight Mississippi colleges and universities will share in $2.25 million to provide better academic opportunities for students and to improve retention …
New checklist aims to help parents engage with schools
By GLYNN A. HILL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Seeking to engage parents more in their children’s education, the Obama administration on Friday released a …
University students learn small-scale farming practices
By TYLER SILVY The Greeley Tribune GREELEY, Colo. (AP) _ “It,” for Leslie Trejo and a handful of University of Northern Colorado undergraduates, …
Sports
Key anniversaries at the US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer A look at some of the anniversaries at the US Open this year: 100 years ago (1915): A four-time …
Jaguars’ Gerhart healthy again, feeling comfortable
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ An illegal tackle changed Toby Gerhart’s season, maybe even his career. The former Stanford standout, …
Cowboys sign top pick Byron Jones for 4 years, $8.6 million
IRVING, Texas (AP) _ The Dallas Cowboys have signed first-round draft pick Byron Jones to an $8.6 million, four-year deal. With the signing of Jones …
