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
Modern storytelling not ‘Missing’ in tech-savvy mystery thriller
Sometimes when mom and dad are away, the kids will play. But what happens when mom and dad don’t come back. Then what? The writers …
Superbugs need their own moonshot initiative, immediately
As two physicians who have devoted our lives to studying cancer, we’re thrilled with President Biden’s "Cancer Moonshot" initiative to halve the disease’s death rate …
Business
Andy Garcia documentary could lead to a Florida film studio
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Last year, Andy Garcia expressed interest in shooting a feature film in Tampa. He is still working toward making that happen. …
Entrepreneur Ashley Walker offers delicious, health food
Riviera Beach, Fla. – Ashley Walker, 33, of Riviera Beach, has made her mark in history. She describes herself as the mother of one, a …
Michael Jordan gives $10M for North Carolina health clinics
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Basketball legend Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to launch two medical clinics in underserved communities near his hometown in North …
Technology
Could Twitter stop the next terrorist attack?
By ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) _ Social media giants including Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook and Google are pushing back against Senate legislation that would require them …
Trade deals wipes out tariffs on more than 200 tech products
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Reporter WASHINGTON (AP) _ Dozens of countries have agreed to abolish duties on more than 200 technology products _ from …
Education
48 arrested at Yale protest over fossil fuel investments
PHOTO COURTESY OF WORLD ATLAS NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) – Yale University police have arrested 48 people who were protesting the Ivy League school’s investments …
17-year-old Bass finishes PBSC honors diploma in high school
PHOTO COURTESY OF PBSC WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Ahria Bass didn’t just get a head start on her college education while in high school, …
National fraternities, sororities sue Harvard over controversial single-sex rule
PHOTO COURTESY OF HARVARD.ORG CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Several national fraternities and sororities sued Harvard University Monday over a 2016 rule that discourages students from joining …
Sports
Can Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. really change the face of NASCAR?
Bubba participates in the race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in February of this year. PHOTO COURTESY OF URBAN NEWS By RONDA RACHA PENRICE Urban …
Tiger Woods ties for second at golf’s Valspar Championship
Tiger Woods PHOTO COURTESY OF GOLF.COM Associated Press ALM HARBOR, Fla. — A long victory drought on the PGA Tour finally ended Sunday, just not …
Venus beats Serena in clash at infamous Indian Wells
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Venus Williams has defeated younger sister Serena 6-3 6-4 in the third round of the …
