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
Momentum grows in Vermont for vaccine change
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ The chairman of the Health Care Committee in the Vermont House says a majority of the panel supports eliminating the philosophical …
Hawaii health exchange deals with money problem
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii’s financially troubled health exchange is responding now that the Legislature has approved less than half the money it …
Business
5 tips to steer clear of debt in holiday shopping
CHICAGO (AP) — As the holiday shopping season expands and retailers make impulse buys ever-easier via smartphone and otherwise, consumers have to be extra-disciplined to …
HIV/AIDS money coming
SAN JUAN — More than $2 million is coming in federal funds to help those on a waiting list for HIV/AIDS medication.
White House wants Hill Democrats to fight on taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The White House is urging congressional Democrats to engage Republicans in a fight over taxes, pressing them to go on the offensive …
Education
WVU Press publishes book about Mother’s Day founder
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Press has published a book about the founder of Mother’s Day. The book is titled “Memorializing Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and …
Alabama, Auburn graduates partner in business venture
By PATRICK RUPINSKI TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama and Auburn might be gridiron rivals, but in the business world, it’s a different story. Graduates of the two …
Christie nominates Democratic strategist to Rutgers board
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A prominent Democratic strategist who tried to defeat Republican legislative candidates is among Gov. Chris Christie’s picks for seats on the Rutgers …