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
Interactive bike tour to roll through civil rights sites
Detroit (AP) – History buffs can roll around sites in Detroit as part of an interactive civil rights bike tour. The Michigan State Historic Preservation …
After surprise run to NBA Finals, Heat future is bright
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP) – Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic had their arms slung over the other’s shoulders as they walked out of the …
Business
Hotel trade group blasts proposed sale of Orbitz to Expedia
NEW YORK — The hotel industry is objecting to the acquisition of Orbitz by one-time rival Expedia, saying that it would lead to higher prices …
AT&T, new owner of DirecTV, LLC. offers TV-wireless discount plans
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK — AT&T customers will save $10 a month and get a single bill for their TV and …
Ohio offers sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Ohio is offering its first-ever sales tax holiday this weekend to help back-to-school shoppers reduce the cost of clothing and school …
Technology
NY public libraries to offer portable WiFi units
NEW YORK (AP) — Public libraries in New York City will be making about 10,000 portable Wi-Fi units available for their patrons. The New York Times …
Corning buying Samsung fiber optics business
CORNING, N.Y. — Corning is buying Samsung Electronics’ fiber optics business, which will help bolster its portfolio of optical communications products in Asia. Financial terms were …
Education
Sanders talks at rally after activists disrupt earlier event
SEATTLE (AP) _ Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a packed crowd Saturday night at the University of Washington campus about his commitment to …
Online class won’t cut it for education savings accounts
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ Taking an online public school class for 100 days isn’t enough for private school or home school students to qualify …
Utah education officials to further revise science standards
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ Members of the Utah State Board of Education plan to revise a proposed set of middle school science standards after …
Sports
Texans release rookie Ivory after burglary charges
HOUSTON (AP) _ The Houston Texans have released defensive lineman Brandon Ivory a day after he was charged in a residential burglary in Tuscaloosa. The …
Packers pass rusher Datone Jones suspended for season opener
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) _ Packers defensive end Datone Jones has been suspended for the first game this season for violating the NFL‘s substance abuse …
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates suspended 4 games
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) _ Antonio Gates’ squeaky-clean image took a big hit Thursday when the San Diego Chargers’ star …
