New Blood Test Could Reveal How Far Alzheimer’s Has Progressed
Photo courtesy STOCK Alzheimer’s disease begins changing the brain many years before memory problems become obvious. Scientists can now detect some of these hidden changes …
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UM running back Jordan Lyle arrested on reckless driving, eluding police charges
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New Drug Could Stop Prostate Cancer from Spreading
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Donalds inches closer to becoming first Black Florida governor, faces Jolly in November
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Another Black person found hanging from a tree in August in the South
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Dr. Monica Baskin named first Black woman to lead NCI-Designated Cancer Center
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Hidden Signs of Kidney Disease Every Older Adult Should Know
Photo courtesy of renalandurologynews.com MIAMI – Kidney disease ranks as a leading cause of death in the U.S. and beyond, often surpassing other major diseases …
Health and Wellness
Florida has most lead pipes in U.S., EPA survey finds
Some 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S., with more in Fla. than any other state, according to a new Environmental …
Study examines reluctance of Black patients to get defibrillators
DURHAM, N.C. – Black patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest have historically been less likely to receive potentially life-saving implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) than …
Business
AP capitalizing Black, not white
New York (AP) – After changing its usage rules last month to capitalize the word “Black” when used in the context of race and culture, …
Blazers’ Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubble at Disney
When Damian Lillard finishes his daily hoop duties for the Portland Trailblazers, he will spend most of his downtime inside the NBA bubble working on …
Big companies got coronavirus loans first and in larger amounts
New York (AP) — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that …
Technology
Google tests driverless cars in Austin _ with safety drivers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Google Inc. has selected Texas as the latest testing site for its self-driving car project, the company announced Tuesday. A modified …
Honda chief: Product development needs more time for quality
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) _ To illustrate his vision for a turnaround at recall-slammed Honda, Takahiro Hachigo, the new chief executive, …
Education
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS NASA MATHEMATICIAN
PHOTO COURTESY OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State University has honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson with a bronze statue …
Edrick Rhodes wins prestigious arts award
PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Edrick Rhodes comes from a family of musicians. His father was a band director for 31 …
ihustle4change awards youth
PHOTO COURTESY OF IHUSTLE4CHANGE FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Fort Lauderdale non-profit with the mission to help bring joy, education and opportunity by opening the …
Sports
At 37, Venus Williams moves into 10th Wimbledon semifinal
Venus Williams remains in the hunt at Wimbledon. Associated Press LONDON — Venus Williams’ mother could not stop smiling and laughing. She had just watched …
Pat Riley: Heat growth up to the team players
PHOTO COURTESY OF HISPANOSNBA By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI – Pat Riley has a trip to his California home awaiting, followed by a …
Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP
Russell Westbrook at the microphone PHOTO COURTESY OF KFOR.COM By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson …
