Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin is running for top Judiciary post
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Washington (AP) — Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland announced Monday that he will run to become the …
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Police officer became ‘double agent’ for Proud Boys, prosecutor says
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Migrant child separation ‘Rooted in racism and prejudice’
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White woman sentenced to 25 years in prison in shooting death of Black woman
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White ex-detective, accused of sexually abusing, terrorizing Black women, died by apparent suicide
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Art of Black Miami, Art Basel, Miami Art Week, it’s all here
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Conservative US influencer Candace Owens is barred from New Zealand, Australia
Conservative US influencer Candace Owens. PHOTO COURTESY OF RASKIN.HOUSE.GOV Wellington, New Zealand (AP) — The U.S. conservative political commentor Candace Owens was refused a visa …
Health and Wellness
To keep students in college, focus consistently on their mental health
More than one-third of college students report symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety or depression. Students struggling with their mental health miss out on many …
A common enemy for Democrats, Republicans, and patients: Drug prices
Democrats have a golden opportunity to lower drug prices — again -before the next Congress begins on January 3. Democrats and Republicans alike support two …
Business
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools
The vote allows schools to begin using the material as early as next year. STOCK PHOTO Austin, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board voted Friday …
Federal Reserve’s likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
STOCK PHOTO Washington (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job …
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Bluesky User Profile PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPEDIA San Francisco (AP) — Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that …
Technology
New e-book explores ‘The impact of AI in business’
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Miami, Fla. – Dr. Allison Hudson and Dr. Veronica Ramsundar, pioneers in AI literacy and highly regarded professors at Miami Dade …
The Titan’s lead engineer felt pressure to expedite submersible readiness
Cyclops 1 submersible on display at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA The lead engineer for an experimental submersible that imploded …
Education
FMU names air pros to revamp aviation program
EXPERTS: Oneida James Rollins, above, was named chair of the aviation and safety program and Capt. Yograj S. Raghunauth is the new associate chair and …
Back-to-school health tips for a successful school year
TOWARD A HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR: From conscientious eating, to counseling your children about e-cigarettes. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSIDE CREATIVE HOUSE / ISTOCK VIA GETTY IMAGES …
Bethune first HBCU to host women historians
DR. CRYSTAL A. DEGREGORY: Director of the Bethune Institute and coordinator of the Southern Association for Women Historians Triennial Conference, which will coincide with founder …
Sports
WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting her due
Maya Moore during the Lynx’s championship-clinching game 5 of the 2017 WNBA Finals. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPEDIA In a banner year for women’s professional sports, …
Classic fun
MIAMI – North Carolina Central University defeated Alabama State 31-24 amid South Florida’s ubiquitous rain showers and more HBCU weekend scenes that included, below from …
Women’s bball future bright, but world is closing talent gap
L.A. HOMECOURT 2028: But no longer an Olympic slam dunk as rest of world is catching up to USA. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM/USABASKETBALL Paris (AP) …
