Broward Commissioner Davis donates $2 million for Miramar affordable housing project
Photo courtesy of Facebook MIRAMAR, Fla. – Broward County Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis gave a financial boost to a new affordable housing project in Miramar. …
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FBI warns senior citizens about text scams
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First Black Miss Canada, media personality Powell dies at 54
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Tri-Rail train slams into Miami-Dade Transit bus
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JUNETEENTH
Lauderdale Lakes hosts traditional food, theatrical play, live music, Monday, June 18 at the Multipurpose Auditorium, 4340 NW 36th St., Lauderdale Lakes. Doors open 6 …
Health and Wellness
Death toll reaches at least 200 in flood-submerged Nigerian town
Abuja, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 200 …
Scientists: A record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean in May
The previous record 22 million metric tons was set in June 2022. Scientists don’t yet know why the increase. STOCK PHOTO San Juan, Puerto Rico …
Business
Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy
Puerto Rico STOCK PHOTO San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) — A global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the U.S. territory attempts to …
Target CEO rakes in $20 million as boycott deepens nationwide
Target CEO Brian Cornell PHOTO COURTESY OF TARGET CORPORATION Washington – As Target Corporation grapples with a sweeping boycott led by grassroots activists and civil …
Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
Washington (AP) — A veteran activist of the Civil Rights Movement said he was notified by the Smithsonian Institution that items he loaned to the …
Technology
Tech industry tried reducing AI’s pervasive bias: Trump canceled
AI Technology STOCK PHOTO Cambridge, Mass. (AP) — After retreating from their workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs, tech companies could now face a second …
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you …
Education
FAMU selects new president: Lobbyist with ties to DeSantis
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees voted Friday to select Marva Johnson. PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – The board of Florida’s only …
High School Voter Registration Drive kicks off for 2025
HSVRD: In 2024, more than 8,400 eligible Broward County students successfully registered or pre-registered to vote. STOCK PHOTO Fort Lauderdale – The Broward County Supervisor …
Broward College set to choose between 2 top CEO candidates
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Final interviews with two candidates for Broward College president/chief executive officer are set for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. at …
Sports
Haliburton leads Pacers over Knicks 130-121 for a 3-1 lead
TYRESE HALIBURTON: His 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound mastery was historic – Nikola Jokic and Oscar Robertson are the only other players to post 30, 15 and …
Close games, heroic moments become NBA playoffs norm
AARON GORDON GAME WINNER: 30 percent of NBA playoff games have been close, decided by three points or less. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM Aaron Gordon …
Deciphering reasons behind Shedeur Sanders’ stunning free fall in the NFL draft
SHEDEUR SANDERS: The former University of Colorado quarterback was the center of a three-day spectacle of cringe that will live in football lore for a …
