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
Will Smith stiff, brooding in gimmicky ‘Emancipation’
It’s a miscalculation. This film is built around a former slave seen in a horrific photo whose back bore the scars of whippings and evil …
The undying holiday suicide myth
The holiday suicide myth, the false claim that the suicide rate rises during the year-end holiday season, persisted in some news coverage through the 2021-22 …
Business
Big companies got coronavirus loans first and in larger amounts
New York (AP) — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that …
The top Apple apps on App Store
Top Paid iPhone Apps: 1. Minecraft, Mojang 2. Bloons TD 6, Ninja Kiwi 3. Procreate Pocket, Savage Interactive Pty Ltd 4. Monopoly, Marmalade Game Studio …
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal
Silver Spring, Md. (AP) – Uber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday. …
Technology
In Tech: Comcast games, Microsoft music, HBO online
Comcast is adding another hook to try to keep customers in front of the TV: video games in its set-top boxes. The country’s largest cable …
In a social media society, who has the rights to your face?
By RICH LORD Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Facebook’s handling of your headshot is now the subject of class action lawsuits that pose the question: …
Education
Youth Automotive Training Center welcomes Class of 2019
PHOTO COURTESY OF JM FAMILY ENTERPRISES DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Thirty young people between the ages of 17 and 21 are now members of The …
Three MDC students awarded National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences scholarships
PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DADE COLLEGE MIAMI – People familiar with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) know it as the organization …
Pembroke Lakes Elementary named a Microsoft Showcase School
PHOTO COURTESY OF BCPS MICROSOFT SHOWCASE: Pembroke Lakes Elementary has been named a 2018/19 Microsoft Showcase School. PEMBROKES PINES, Fla. – Congratulations are in order …
Sports
10 things to know as the NBA season gets underway
Stephen Curry will have just turned 30 when this regular season ends. And by then, he legitimately could be No. 3 on the NBA’s all-time …
Olynyk makes a big splash in Heat scrimmage
Miami Heat sign Kelly Olynyk. PHOTO COURTESY OF CELTICSLIFE.COM By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer BOCA RATON, Fla. – Habits are something Miami coach Erik …
It’s done: Wade makes it official, signs with Cleveland
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James have reunited once again as teammates. PHOTO COURTESY OF FEAR THE SWORD By TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press The wake-up calls …
