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
Your baby could qualify for a $1,000 Trump account. Here’s how
Washington(AP) — When the children of wealthy households leave the nest, they often benefit from their parents’ largesse in the form of a trust fund. …
It’s Open Enrollment season. Do you know what your childcare options are?
The United States spends less on childcare than almost any other developed nation, leaving parents to foot most of the cost, which can put a …
Business
Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy
Puerto Rico STOCK PHOTO San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) — A global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the U.S. territory attempts to …
Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
Washington (AP) — A veteran activist of the Civil Rights Movement said he was notified by the Smithsonian Institution that items he loaned to the …
Target CEO rakes in $20 million as boycott deepens nationwide
Target CEO Brian Cornell PHOTO COURTESY OF TARGET CORPORATION Washington – As Target Corporation grapples with a sweeping boycott led by grassroots activists and civil …
Technology
Beyond Netflix: What you get with the new streamers
Attention binge watchers: There’s life beyond Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Streaming choices are about to proliferate with the debut of Apple TV Plus on Friday …
5G will revolutionize our lives and unleash important security threats
By BABAK D. BEHESHTI NEW YORK – What once seemed like science fiction will soon become reality. Doctors will perform surgery from thousands of miles …
Education
FAMU selects new president: Lobbyist with ties to DeSantis
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees voted Friday to select Marva Johnson. PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – The board of Florida’s only …
High School Voter Registration Drive kicks off for 2025
HSVRD: In 2024, more than 8,400 eligible Broward County students successfully registered or pre-registered to vote. STOCK PHOTO Fort Lauderdale – The Broward County Supervisor …
Broward College set to choose between 2 top CEO candidates
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Final interviews with two candidates for Broward College president/chief executive officer are set for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. at …
Sports
Dawn Staley, South Carolina in good place to keep dynasty rolling, repeat as champions
DAWN STALEY: "She is winning the hearts, souls and minds of the next generation of powerful, exceptional leaders.” With most of the team – minus …
NFL mock draft: Bears take QB Caleb Williams at No. 1
The Chicago Bears passed up C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young last year because they had Justin Fields. Now, they’ve got a shot at Caleb Williams. …
Spring Sports Roundup Play Ball? More Black major leaguers may be on the way
NUMBERS REMAIN HISTORICALLY LOW: But Major League Baseball is working to get a new generation of African American stars such as Lee Allen Jr. into …
