Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as First Black Woman CDC Director
Dr. Erica Schwartz is the new director for the U.S. Center for Control and Prevention (Photo courtesy of yahoo.com) By David L. Snelling Dr. Erica …
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Entertainment journalist, boxing publicist Florence “Flo” Anthony dies at 74
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Two Cups of Coffee a Day May Harm People with High Blood Pressure
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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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New study suggests brain protein keeps the mind sharp as people age
Photo courtesy of medicalnewstoday.com As people grow older, their memory might not be as sharp as it used to be. Many notice that remembering names, …
Health and Wellness
Schools using surveillance tech to catch students vaping
When Aaliyah Iglesias was caught vaping at a Texas high school, she didn’t realize how much could be taken from her. Suddenly, the rest of …
Poor mental health has an economic toll in the workplace
Employees struggling with mental health conditions often go unnoticed in the workplace. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), employees with unresolved depression experience a …
Business
DC real estate firms to pay $10M for housing discrimination
Washington (AP) A trio of real estate companies will pay $10 million for illegally discriminating against renters using government housing vouchers in the nation’s capital, …
Lessons from Hurricane Michael being applied to Ian recovery
Fort Myers, Fla. (AP) – Four years before Category 4 Ian wiped out parts of southwest Florida, the state’s Panhandle had its own encounter with …
Housing Affordability Index: The October 2022 outlook
This month, 60% of cities in the index became more affordable for homebuyers. The burden of homeownership decreased across cities like Seattle, Pittsburgh, Corpus Christi, …
Technology
Yahoo plays catch-up in messaging with video texting app
NEW YORK (AP) _ Imagine making a video call without other people being able to listen in. Yahoo is trying to make that happen with …
Nokia launches virtual reality camera for 3D video
HELSINKI (AP) _ Nokia says it’s launching a virtual reality camera that will be able to capture three-dimensional video designed for professional content creators. The …
Education
FAMU College of Pharmacy Prints 3D Cornea Using Human Cells
Staff Report hot plastic, we can extrude materials that are similar or present in the human body.” A United Kingdom scientist created the cornea technology, …
School supplies sought for 1,000 special needs children
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CDTC FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Back to School time is stressful for any parent. The season means an extra layer of stress …
DR. STEVE GALLON III OPPOSESTHE ARMING OF TEACHERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
At the June 19, 2019 School Board meeting, District 1 School Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III will propose Board Agenda item H-4, Opposition to …
Sports
Paul Allen was major part of sports landscape in Northwest
SEATTLE (AP) – No one had more influence on professional sports in the Pacific Northwest than Paul Allen. But though he was the owner of …
Miami Heat player sues for lost income from dog’s neutering
PHOTO COURTESY OF ALL U CAN HEAT COOPER CITY, Fla. – Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is suing the veterinary hospital he says “castrated” his …
Tannehill accepts blame following Dolphins collapse
PHOTO COURTESY OF DOLPHINS TALK DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – With three offensive linemen hurt, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was feeling the heat Monday. From …
