Federal act will help veterans with long-term healthcare, home repairs
By David L. Snelling Miami – Black military veterans and their families face financial hardships in the United States, as many are unemployed, denied benefits …
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Miami-Dade suspends schools safety citation program amid errors, legal concerns
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Miramar among NLC top champion diversity, economic initiatives winners
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Former Heisman winner, NBA player Ward new FAMU head basketball coach
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One Night Stand celebrates Overtown rich music history April 24
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MY TEACHER MY HERO
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HistoryMiami Museum honors icon, trailblazer
Honorees include Aletha Player, left, Marilyn Holifield, Retha Boone-Fye, Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Kamila Pritchett and Woodie Lesesne. PHOTO COURTESY OF HISTORYMIAMI Miami – HistoryMiami …
Health and Wellness
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color
Washington (AP) — Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their …
Israeli soldiers burn a hospital in Gaza
Deir-Al-Balah, Gaza Strip — Israeli troops stormed and set fire to one of the last hospitals operating in the northernmost part of Gaza on Friday, …
Business
Veterans challenged in new business startups, amid resources
New York (AP) — Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they …
An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines in six counties
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. …
Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
Orlando, Fla. (AP) — The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island …
Technology
Hertz order for Teslas ranks among biggest-ever EV purchases
Detroit (AP) – Hertz announced Monday that it will buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla, one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history …
How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests
When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her to protest in downtown Washington, D.C., last Saturday, she knew she had to …
Education
College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation
Maryam Alwan figured the worst was over after New York City police in riot gear arrested her and other protesters on the Columbia University campus, …
Investigation finds no bullying before suicide of top historically Black Missouri college leader
Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey PHOTO COURTESY OF .HBCULEGGINGS.COM Columbia, Mo. (AP) — The president of a historically Black Missouri university has been reinstated after an independent …
Broward schools get metal detectors
Torey Alston, a member of the Broward County School Board pictured during his tenure as a Broward County commissioner, supports the added security. PHOTO COURTESY …
Sports
Dolphins’ struggles vs. better NFL teams on display again
TUA TAGOVAILOA: Two more costly blunders by the quarterback, including on final drive when Miami had a chance to tie. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA MIAMI …
Adebayo triple-double, Butler 28, Heat beat LeBron, Lakers
LEBRON JAMES: Led all scorers with 30 points for the Lakers, but #23’s latest return to Miami results in 108-107 defeat. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALLUCANHEAT.COM …
Tua Tagovailoa, high-powered Dolphins in fall’s ‘Hard Knocks’
TUA’S TEAM: Announced its featured role on the long-running HBO and NFL Films show on Monday. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – …
