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
Study: Skin patch could help kids with peanut allergies
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – A wearable skin patch may help children who are allergic to peanuts by delivering small doses of peanut protein, according …
Pediatricians: Babies should sleep in same room as parents
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for infants to be kept in their parents’ bedroom at night for six …
Business
Loan deal signed to build solar energy facility in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) _ The U.S. government’s development finance institution has signed an agreement with a solar energy company to support a 20-megawatt photovoltaic facility …
California court says ‘sweepstakes’ games are illegal
By SUDHIN THANAWALA SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Computerized “sweepstakes” games offered at special Internet cafes are the equivalent of slot machines that are illegal under …
MGM asks to delay opening Massachusetts casino by a year
By PHILIP MARCELO BOSTON (AP) _ MGM wants to delay the opening of its planned resort casino in western Massachusetts by a year because of …
Education
The Latest: House clears college tuition waiver bill
SALEM, Ore. (AP) _ The latest on the activities of the Oregon Legislature as lawmakers press closer to adjourning the 2015 legislative session: 4 p.m. …
Teachers still sought in home economics field
By ERIN DUFFY Omaha World-Herald OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Forty years ago, when Cheryl Tschetter started teaching at what was then McMillan Junior High, boys …
UMass takes new steps to comply with sanctions against Iran
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst says it will continue to admit Iranian nationals but is taking new measures to comply with U.S. sanctions against …
Sports
With 4 picks in draft, Celtics have to cast wide net
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) _ With four picks in next month’s NBA draft, the Boston Celtics can’t just focus on …
SEC to ‘substantially’ increase fines for rushing fields
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) _ The Southeastern Conference has been fining its schools for rushing fields and storming courts since …
USOC board member: Boston bid no sure thing
By EDDIE PELLS and JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writers Boston’s troubled bid for the 2024 Olympics took another ding Monday, when a key U.S. Olympic …
