Big Risks and Benefits of Diabetes Drug Metformin
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock By Knowridge Metformin is widely used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and research suggests it may also offer …
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Meta ordered to pay $25 billion fine for privacy breaches
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Florida children drownings reach alarming rate despite prevention efforts
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Miami Gardens to host Family Fall Festival Oct. 31
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North Miami Mayor Desulme ineligible to run for qualifying fee violation, judge says
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Jolly, Donalds make last-minute pitches for Florida gubernatorial race
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Reid says Nixon, Democrats gaining ground for midterm elections
U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and journalist, political commentator and television host Joy Reid at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale (Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK). …
Health and Wellness
Clinics to give free tetanus shots due to Red River flooding
BENTON, La. (AP) _ Bossier Parish emergency responders, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Public Health, will offer free tetanus vaccines Saturday at two …
Health officials work with LGBT groups to fight outbreak
CHICAGO (AP) _ An outbreak of invasive meningococcal (mehn-ihn-joh-KAHK’-ul) disease has spread from Chicago to its suburbs. The Chicago Department of Public Health says there …
Business
FIU’s Derrick Glymph appointed by Scott to Florida Board of Nursing
Governor Scott has recently appointed Derrick Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, to serve on the Florida Board of Nursing. Glymph is a Clinical Assistant Professor of anesthesiology …
Toyota promotes US execs, gives power to North American CEO
Associated Press DETROIT — Toyota has announced sweeping management changes that consolidate power with North American CEO Jim Lentz and promotes some U.S. executives to …
Greece faces tough sell to creditors to get loan payout
BRUSSELS — Greece will try to convince eurozone creditors on Monday that its proposed economic reforms are enough for them to start paying out rescue loans …
Education
St. Paul teacher named Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ A St. Paul high school teacher who teaches writing and English to immigrant students has been named Minnesota’s 2015 Teacher of …
Jimmy Buffett University of Miami commencement speaker
MIAMI (AP) _ Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett is scheduled to give the commencement address for University of Miami. The university says Buffett will speak Friday when …
100 seniors will not graduate after prank goes too far
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ One hundred Sequoyah High School seniors are not being allowed to graduate and a school resource officer has been fired after …
Sports
Dolphins want fast start for a change
The Associated Press The Miami Dolphins know exactly how long they have until the opening game, thanks to coach Tony Sparano’s new countdown clock hanging …
Hopes for winning season rest again on ’Canes quarterback
AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES — Miami quarterback Jacory Harris is a quiet person by nature. Not flamboyant. Doesn’t strive to be the life of …
Diddy to perform at Marlins game
In an effort to get the young, hip crowd into seats at Sun Life Stadium, the Florida Marlins have invited Sean “Diddy’’ Combs to perform …