Mississippi police investigate Black woman found hanging from a tree
Photo courtesy of uwm.edu Police in Jackson, Mississippi said the body of a Black woman was discovered hanging from a tree behind a vacant house, …
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U.S. Congressional District 20 could lose Black representation for first time in over 30 years
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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater retires from the NFL
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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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Not getting enough sleep, other risk factors cause high blood pressure
Photo courtesy of adelphi.edu By Korin Miller Prevention Blood pressure is an indicator of how hard blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. But …
Health and Wellness
COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
STOCK PHOTO New York (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials …
Why children are still playing tackle football, despite brain risks
STOCK PHOTO Tackle football offers children as young as 5 the chance to make friends, learn teamwork, maybe attract a college scholarship. Growing research shows …
Business
Walker, Kemp campaign in Georgia together for the first time
SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) – Fresh off his commanding reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday played the role of dutiful Republican soldier as he campaigned …
Amazon selects Palm Beach State College an education partner for Career Choice program
Lake Worth, Fla. – Palm Beach State College has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing the global company’s hourly …
Jeff Bezos says he will give away most of his fortune
New York (AP) _ Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he will give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime, becoming the latest billionaire …
Technology
NY village makes ransom payments to keep computers running
By MICHAEL VIRTANEN ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York auditors say an upstate village made ransom payments of $300 and $500 last year to keep …
School of Mines gets $750,000 grant from NASA program
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) _ The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has been awarded a $750,000 grant from NASA to develop materials to …
Education
From interns to first-gen university students
PHOTO COURTESY OF PROPEL BOCA RATON, Fla. – Fulfilling its mission of helping disadvantaged youth achieve academic success, PROPEL (People Reaching Out to Provide Education …
High School graduation rates reveals improvement, but slowing
By MATTHEW ATWELL WASHINGTON — The national high school graduation rate reached an alltime high of 84.6 percent in 2017, up from 79 percent in …
BCPS PARTNERS WITH JERSEY COLLEGE TO OFFER SUMMER NURSELIFE EXPLORATION CAMP
As part of efforts to develop a pipeline of future nurses, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Coordinated Student Health Services, in partnership with Jersey College …
Sports
FANTASY PLAYS: Immediate and future pickups for Week 10
Photo courtesy of Factory of Sadness Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) reaches but cannot catch a pass during the second half of an …
Boston throws a party for World Series-winning Red Sox
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GRUELING TRUTH BOSTON (AP) – Confetti cannons boomed and huge crowds of fans accustomed to the success of their beloved sports …
Mistakes, punches, quitting: A difficult year for Seminoles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida State has suffered many self-inflicted wounds during Willie Taggart’s first year coaching the Seminoles, including pre-snap penalties, missed assignments and …
