South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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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
39 states to investigate Juul’s marketing
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) — A coalition of 39 states will look into the marketing and sales of vaping products by Juul Labs, including whether the …
Abortion measure clears another key hurdle in Florida
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Republican lawmakers in Florida moved closer to enacting legislation to require parental consent before a minor can get an abortion, clearing …
Business
Taxi drivers upset over Wilmington billboards welcoming Uber
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) _ Wilmington taxi drivers are upset that Mayor Dennis P. Williams has erected billboards that welcome the ride-hailing service Uber. The News …
Martha Stewart reports 2Q loss
NEW YORK (AP) _ Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSO) on Wednesday reported a second-quarter loss of $2.7 million, after reporting a profit in the …
Amazon looking for 500 employees to staff Carteret facility
CARTERET, N.J. (AP) _ Amazon is searching for 500 employees to staff a northern New Jersey fulfillment center that is set to open this fall. …
Technology
Streaming TV services: What you get, what it costs
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Sony jumped into the pay-television business Wednesday with an online package of more than 50 channels starting at $50 a …
Smashed your HTC One? No problem, they’ll replace
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Cracked your screen or dropped your phone in the toilet? No problem, if you buy HTC’s new One smartphone. Starting …
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln plans $5M construction plan
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ The University of Nebraska-Lincoln says it plans to spend $5 million on improvements to housing, recreation, parking and campus buildings this …
Feds approve Connecticut’s plan to swap 11th grade tests
By SUSAN HAIGH HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The U.S. Department of Education has signed off on Connecticut’s plan to relieve thousands of high school juniors …
Cheyney University faces enrollment, financial problems
By CLARECE POLKE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH (AP) _ For Clairton High School graduate Qualyn Meade, Cheyney University is a “school for second chances.” After an …
Sports
Suns find another reason to dislike the Spurs
By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) _ The Phoenix Suns vaulted from long shots to finalists in the bid to land coveted free …
Hammon to become 1st female head coach of NBA summer league
SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ Becky Hammon is about to become the first woman to serve as the head coach of an NBA summer league team. …
LaMarcus Aldridge chooses the San Antonio Spurs
By TIM REYNOLDS and JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writers LaMarcus Aldridge got the answers he needed from the San Antonio Spurs. And the Spurs apparently …
