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
Zoom opioid series deemed riveting
West Palm Beach, Fla. – The T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society, made up of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving the needs of people of color …
Vogue UK spotlights Black activists, social change
LONDON (AP) – The British issue of Vogue is devoting its September issue to activism, with a cover featuring two Black activists and produced by …
Business
Gov. Scott and Legislature could collide again over budget
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE – Setting up another potential tug-of-war over spending, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday vowed to push for another hefty package …
FUNdraising good times
Resources and mindfulness in the life of nonprofits Fundraising is fundraising, or is it? We asked Lisa Hoffman about her observations related to the similarities …
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
An ailing global economy starts to weigh on US job market WASHINGTON (AP) — A sagging global economy has finally caught up with the United States. …
Technology
Glu Mobile adds Britney Spears to celebrity game roster
NEW YORK (AP) _ Britney Spears is joining Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry on Glu Mobile’s roster of celebrity mobile games, the company said on …
Space station astronauts get big screen, watch ‘Gravity’
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Space station astronauts have finally hit the big time, at least when it comes …
Education
Broward College expert offers cyber bullying prevention tips
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Unlike bullying that occurs while a child is at school, cyber bullying has no physical boundaries and is capable of reaching children …
Former Cabinet Member Shalala Suffers Stroke
Donna Shalala, a former Cabinet secretary during the Bill Clinton presidency, and former president of the Univrsity of Miami is hospitalized in New York after …
White principal wins school discrimination case
NATCHEZ, Miss. — A federal jury has awarded more than $370,000 in damages to a white school principal who alleged black administrators racially targeted …
Sports
Back to an oval, IndyCar returns to Milwaukee
By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) _ The IndyCar series is making another trip to an oval after a week …
Iker Casillas leaves Real Madrid for Porto after 16 seasons
By JOSEPH WILSON Goalkeeper Iker Casillas is leaving Real Madrid to join Portuguese club FC Porto after 16 seasons in which he helped the Spanish …
Florida State rusher suspended, charged with punching woman
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida State indefinitely suspended leading running back Dalvin Cook after he was charged Friday with punching a woman …
