Miami-Dade and Broward school districts offers new food menu for new school year
Photo courtesy of STOCK MIAMI – Miami-Dade County and Broward County Public Schools released their new cafeteria menus for students ahead of the start of …
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Ten candidates seeking to succeed U.S. Rep. Wilson; three are front runners
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Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as First Black Woman CDC Director
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New study suggests brain protein keeps the mind sharp as people age
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Mississippi police investigate Black woman found hanging from a tree
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Not getting enough sleep, other risk factors cause high blood pressure
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Two Black-owned banks merge to expand capital in underserved communities
Photo courtesy of msn.com By David L. Snelling In a move that would create an estimated $1.27 billion in combined assets, two Black-owned banks in …
Health and Wellness
Salmonella outbreak may be linked to recalled cucumbers, CDC says
STOCK PHOTO Cucumbers contaminated with salmonella bacteria may have sickened and hospitalized dozens of people in at least 25 states, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. …
Lab-grown meat isn’t on store shelves, but already banned in some states
PHOTO COURTESY OF UPSIDEFOODS.COM Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never …
Business
Amazon, Marriott and other companies vow to hire thousands of refugees in Europe
Multinational companies including Amazon, Marriott and Hilton pledged Monday to hire more than 13,000 refugees, including Ukrainian women who have fled the war with Russia, …
Apollo Theater CEO to leave the historic landmark on safe financial ground
Apollo Theater STOCK PHOTO NEW YORK (AP) Jonelle Procope’s 20-year tenure as president and CEO of The Apollo Theater evolved into an era of prosperity …
PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud
The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of …
Technology
Tech Tips: Are you better off keeping Verizon contract plan?
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Verizon is doing the unthinkable: Starting Thursday, the nation’s largest wireless company will eliminate two-year …
Apple said to show interest in automotive testing facility
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Adding fuel to rumors that Apple is working on designs for a car, local officials …
Education
FLORIDA Two Florida A&M University grads among the best
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100”s first female drum major Cori Bostic, and “Million-dollar Scholar” Emmanuel Blake Dawson will be among …
School Board’s Gallon addresses 5000 Role Model’s ceremony
PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARD COUNTY FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – More than 1,000 volunteers will fan out across Broward County today to celebrate the joy of …
MIAMI-DADE School Board’s Gallon addresses Role Models
MIAMI, Fla. – Miami-Dade County School Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III brought greetings and an inspirational message to male students at the North Region …
Sports
Simone Biles: The world’s best
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The choice was entirely hers. Only there really wasn’t of one for Simone Biles to make. Sure, she could have …
Coco Gauff gets US Open tennis wild-card entry
By HOWARD FENDRICH PHOTO COURTESY OF APNEWS.COM Coco Gauff will get a chance to try for an encore: The 15-year-old from Florida received a wild-card …
Miami Dolphins and His House Children’s Home sponsor back to school shoe-shopping spree
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Miami Dolphins players Andrew Van Ginkel, Davon Godchaux, Charles Harris, Xavian Howard, Raekwon McMillan, Eric Rowe and Christian Wilkins, alumni Larry …
