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
You just never know
Dr. Pierre Bland PHOTO COURTESY OF PIERRE BLAND By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND Myself, my family, and many of my friends have been fortunate to …
Expert: Bird flu outbreak nation’s worst since 2015
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A bird flu outbreak that has resulted in the euthanasia of more …
Business
Hot sauce headquarters moving to downtown Winston-Salem
By RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) _ TW Garner Food Co. is returning to downtown Winston-Salem after about seven decades, hoping to strike …
Companies, countries cutting business ties with Donald Trump
NEW YORK (AP) _ Real estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said in his campaign kickoff speech that some Mexican immigrants to the …
Alpha coal company announces 292 layoffs in Va., Ky
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) _ Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources Inc. has told 292 workers in Virginia and Kentucky they are losing their jobs. The announcement …
Education
Sarah Lawrence College bans smoking on campus
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) _ Taking a cue from other schools in the region, Sarah Lawrence College officials are implementing an on-campus smoking ban beginning Aug. …
World War II veteran gets diploma from Minnesota high school
MINNETRISTA, Minn. (AP) _ An 88-year-old man who left a Minnesota high school early to serve in World War II has finally received his diploma. …
Fire destroys apartments near Univ. of Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Fire officials say fire destroyed an apartment building at a complex near the University of Central Florida. It took about 60 …
Sports
Steelers WR Bryant looking for breakout 2015
By DREW KARPEN PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant is hoping for a smoother ride in his second season in the NFL. …
After Game 2 win in NBA Finals, LeBron looks forward to home
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ LeBron James is headed back home to Ohio. And if that seemed like a big …
Judge defers ruling in suit over St. Louis stadium funding
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ A St. Louis judge has held off issuing a ruling on a lawsuit against the city regarding a public vote on …
