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
Go: Top ways to take a safe vacation
(StatePoint) – After months spent indoors at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that many people are itching to get back out there …
New children’s book for natural-hair confidence
Denver, Colo. (Black PR Wire) – The ongoing debate between permed and natural hair in the Black women community has left many Black women and …
Business
Apple building second-largest campus in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Apple Inc. is quietly building a home away from home. The Austin American-Statesman reports (http://atxne.ws/1O6Crzc ) that the tech giant is transforming …
Ruling could ease way for unionizing at fast-food chains
NEW YORK — It will be easier for unions to bargain for better pay and working conditions on behalf of millions of workers at McDonald’s, …
US retail sales rose in July, aided by autos, restaurants
By JOSH BOAK and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers WASHINGTON — Americans bought more cars, restaurant meals and building supplies in July, a rise in …
Technology
Oklahoma researchers developing seasonal tornado forecasts
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Weather researchers in Oklahoma are working on a method to develop seasonal tornado forecasts that could predict the likelihood of the …
Technology and outdoor sports converge at drone conference
By MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer Santa Cruz, Calif. (AP) _ Surfers catching waves and mountain bikers pedaling through forests are used to the occasional …
Education
Florida A&M University asks judge to drop lawsuit by drum major’s parents
By MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Florida A & M University is asking a judge to dismiss a negligence lawsuit brought by the family …
Yale urges discussion on renaming college honoring racist
NEW HAVEN, Conn. —Yale University’s leaders on Saturday urged a campus conversation about whether to change the name of a residential college named for 19th …
Independent living: Ceremony celebrates youth
DAVIE, FLa. — Case managers, life coaches, caregivers, peers and community leaders gathered recently during the 11th Annual Broward County Transitional Independent Living (TIL) Program …
Sports
Stanton says he’s bummed not to play in All-Star Game
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) _ A stitched two-inch incision zigzags along Giancarlo Stanton’s left hand, on the base of the palm …
Pacers coach eager to work with new-look team next season
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel is eager to start the rebuild. He needs to find a …
sources: Jordan spurns Mavericks for Clippers
By SCHUYLER DIXON and JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writers DALLAS (AP) _ Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that DeAndre …
