Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues
The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving working parents scrambling for child care and shutting some of the …
Nigeria rejects US military invasion threat
Daniel Bwala, a spokesman for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPDIA Abuja, Nigeria (AP) — The U.S. cannot unilaterally carry out any military …
Health and Wellness
Jamaica prepares for tourism season after Hurricane Melissa
The eye of Melissa photographed by the U.S. Air Force 53rd WRS "Hurricane Hunters" PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Montego Bay, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica’s peak …
Smokers, this 60-second screening could save your life
Denise Lee smoked up to two packs a day for 40 years, but when she quit at 54, Denise made one more lifesaving decision. After …
Business
The 2026-27 FAFSA application is live. Here’s what to know
New York (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened. Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the …
Federal Reserve interest rate cut affects various financial products
New York (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the second time since September. Before that, …
Trump pledges rapid forgiveness of student loans
If borrowers continue to make payments while their application is pending forgiveness, that will be refunded to them if they are successful. STOCK PHOTO New …
Technology
One Tech Tip: OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT
London (AP) — OpenAI said Monday it’s adding parental controls to ChatGPT that are designed to provide teen users of the popular platform with a …
Facial recognition expands in airports
Facial recognition technology is now in use for security screening at some of the nation’s busiest airports, with TSA’s PreCheck Touchless ID available at 15 …
Education
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges
Atlanta (AP) — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities on Monday, aiming to …
FPL invites schools to apply for $50K makeover
DILLARD HIGH: The Fort Lauderdale school elevated its STEM education after winning an FPL STEM Classroom Makeover Grant for the 2023-24 school year. Eligible public, …
South Florida HBCU Picnic back at FMU
PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTH FLORIDA HBCU PICNIC DOING FOR SELF: At a time when DEI initiatives are under threat and historically Black narratives are being …
Sports
First big casualties More moves possible given Dolphins’ epic fail
JAELAN PHILLIPS: Hometown hero at the University of Miami lands with defending Super Bowl champion Eagles after injuries derailed promising start with Miami. Longtime GM …
Dolphins hoping their dominant win over Falcons marks a turning point in their season
PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMIDOLPHINS Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins finally put together a complete game while dominating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. …
The NBA comes back. But will Spoelstra’s Miami Heat?
NO JIMMY, NO WORRY? Enter Norman Powell, All-Star aspirant likely be to be the team’s No. 1 scoring option as the new season kicks off …
