Mini-Stroke Warning: The Small Attack That Could Save Your Life if You Act Fast
Photo courtesy of STOCK A transient ischemic attack, usually called a TIA or mini stroke, is a short interruption of blood flow to part of …
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Ashlee K. Thomas named new Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Director
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Black nursing home residents face loneliness, disparity care; DeSantis brings in faith community for interactions
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Hidden Signs of Kidney Disease Every Older Adult Should Know
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Haitian American soccer sensation Dumornay earns Europe’s Best Player of the Year for 2025-2026
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Cursive writing returns for upcoming school year
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Three South Florida school districts battle over students amid enrollment decline
Photo courtesy of Freepik.com By David L. Snelling As student enrollment is on a sharp decline for three South Florida school districts, officials discovered a …
Health and Wellness
Vogue UK spotlights Black activists, social change
LONDON (AP) – The British issue of Vogue is devoting its September issue to activism, with a cover featuring two Black activists and produced by …
Coronacoping: Cooking at home is a ‘thing’ again
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Fiction writer Sherrie Flick had an inkling there might be shortages of her favorite cooking and baking supplies when Pittsburgh shut down …
Business
Virginia company sues state in hopes of mining uranium
By STEVE SZKOTAK RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A mining company that wants to tap one of the richest known deposits of uranium in the world …
Amazon to add 2,000 new jobs in Florida
RUSKIN, Fla.— Amazon is nearly doubling its number of workers at two Florida fulfillment centers. Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday that Amazon will be adding …
Taxi drivers upset over Wilmington billboards welcoming Uber
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) _ Wilmington taxi drivers are upset that Mayor Dennis P. Williams has erected billboards that welcome the ride-hailing service Uber. The News …
Technology
Twitter lets merchants offer deals to its users
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is expanding its reach into commerce with a new tool called “Offers.” Advertisers can post promotions and discounts in users’ Twitter …
Do you need to break the bank to get a good phone?
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) — It might seem as though everyone has an iPhone or Galaxy smartphone. But many customers are eschewing the best …
Education
New Hampshire, Washington schools offer political course
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) _ A new course being offered by George Washington University and Saint Anselm College promises to provide insight into both the national …
UND gets $2M for research to improve oral health in America
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) _ Biomedical scientists at the University of North Dakota have received a $2 million boost for research that could lead to …
FAMU reaches tentative agreement on union raise, bonuses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida A&M University has reached a tentative agreement with its faculty union on retroactive raise and bonuses. The Tallahassee Democrat (http://on.tdo.com/1SwNmX0 …
Sports
Former NFL star tackles overgrown field for football camp
By COREY WILLIAMS HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (AP) _ The weeds and wild grass rose well above Reggie McKenzie’s knees as the former NFL star walked …
Former Chicago Little League team suing League
By DON BABWIN CHICAGO — A former Chicago Little League team announced a lawsuit Wednesday against the sport’s governing body, accusing it of improperly stripping …
Serena starts slow; Venus makes fast work to win
LONDON (AP) — As has become customary for Serena Williams of late, she got off to a rocky start. In her first-round match at Wimbledon …
