IT’S A FASHION AFFAIR
11th annual scholarship benefit for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County presented by Neesha’s Finest Fashions, Saturday, Nov. 9 at the PGA Marriott, …
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Israel approves two bills that require a halt to UN’s aid delivery to Gaza
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US presidency: Voters’ increased anger at Trump is shaping the race
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Harris vs. Trump
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Howard to Hollywood: Second Annual HBCU 1st LOOK Fest
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‘Union’: It’s like you’re there, David vs. Amazon as Goliath
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Election 2024: Trump’s autocracy, nationalists’ theocracy are on the ballot
Despite former President Donald Trump’s bizarre remarks and behavior, his felony conviction and pending criminal charges, polls show him still in a dead heat with …
Health and Wellness
Why they refuse to wear masks: Debunking 6 common objections
(Black PR Wire) – Aside from any theoretical benefits that wearing a mask might have, we know it’s an important part of stemming the spread …
Parker, daughter, a ‘package deal’
Candace Parker and her 11-year-old daughter are braving the start of an unprecedented WNBA season together in Florida. The Los Angeles Sparks’ All-Star knows it’s …
Business
‘Natural’ cigarette maker subject of class-action lawsuit
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The company behind American Spirit cigarettes is being targeted in a class-action lawsuit. A Florida law firm filed the suit …
Oregon begins retail marijuana sales
PORTLAND, Ore. – Marijuana stores in Oregon on Thursday began selling to anyone over 21, a major milestone in the decades-long movement to liberalize marijuana …
$32.75 million mortgage discrimination settlement with bank
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) – Mortgage discrimination against black and Hispanic communities has led to a proposed $32.75 million settlement between Hudson City Savings …
Technology
Senate passes bill that extends fees to cellphone customers
By SEANNA ADCOX COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Cellphone customers would help pay for phone services for rural customers and people with disabilities under a bill …
Va. gov vetoes bills limiting police surveillance technology
By ALAN SUDERMAN RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation aimed at limiting police storage of automatic license plate reader data. …
Education
FAMU president narrowly avoids getting fired
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An increasingly bitter power struggle between Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum and the university board culminated Thursday with …
Education Secretary Arne Duncan steps down after 7-year term
By JOSH LEDERMAN and KATHLEEN HENNESSEY WASHINGTON (AP) – Arne Duncan, who followed President Barack Obama to Washington to serve as his education secretary, announced …
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 …
Sports
Marlins’ Dee Gordon might avoid DL despite dislocated thumb
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) _ Marlins All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon may be able to avoid the disabled list despite dislocating …
Johnny Cueto throws tantrum as Reds lose to Marlins 8-1
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) _ The Cincinnati Reds made a mess of their final game before the All-Star break, and not …
Bills OL coach Kromer arrested in Florida for punching boy
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) _ Buffalo Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer was arrested Sunday in Florida after shoving a boy to the ground and …
