Electrical Repair Issues Are Quietly Capping Black Home Values
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Amy Kang Electrical repair issues are negatively affecting the resale value of Black-owned homes in America. If you have old …
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Miramar honors Barbados Prime Minister with Lifetime Achievement Award
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U.S. Supreme Court ends TPS for Haitians, Syrians
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Commissioner Hardemon Announces Advisory Board Opportunities for District 3 Residents
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Young Black men committing suicide at higher rates in the past decade
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America at 250: Forum confronts Trump Fascism, historical erasure, battle over truth
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Hospitality Trends: The changing expectations of modern travelers
Photo courtesy of STOCK By ALISON GREEN Current hospitality trends are being shaped by travelers who value convenience, personalization, flexibility, and seamless technology alongside traditional …
Health and Wellness
Cancer-detecting dogs lending their noses to firefighters
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By MARK YOUNG Bradenton Herald BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Dogs are known for their extraordinary smelling skills, but can a canine …
Seafood: Food for Thought During National Nutrition Month
StatePoint We hear a lot about the important nutrients in vegetables and fruits, but the health benefits of eating seafood regularly aren’t always in the …
Business
CSX warns it will be hard to hit profit goals for year
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ CSX expects faltering demand for coal and crude oil to slow profit growth this year, …
Miami Beach Fire Department promotes first African-American within ranks to Division Chief
Miami Beach, FL – On Thursday, July 9, 2015, The Miami Beach Fire Department promoted Darryl Bell to the command staff position of Division Chief …
FBI, Justice Dept. take encryption concerns to Congress
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement officials warned Wednesday that data encryption is making it harder to hunt for pedophiles and …
Education
Ivy Tech Corporate College to offer course in truck driving
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ Ivy Tech Corporate College has announced a new program in Evansville aimed at getting more truck drivers on the road. The …
Officials say the Ohio DOE threw F grades out of evaluation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ State school board members accused the Ohio Department of Education on Tuesday of breaking the law by throwing online schools’ failing …
300 students to enroll after tumult at Sweet Briar College
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Saved from the brink of closure, Sweet Briar College said Wednesday that nearly 300 students are scheduled to enroll for …
Sports
Cowboys sign top pick Byron Jones for 4 years, $8.6 million
IRVING, Texas (AP) _ The Dallas Cowboys have signed first-round draft pick Byron Jones to an $8.6 million, four-year deal. With the signing of Jones …
Jets could have deep stable of RBs
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ With all the additions for the New York Jets, from a new coaching …
NCAA approves 30-second shot clock in men’s basketball
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ College basketball is undergoing a major overhaul next season. Men’s teams will use a faster shot …
