Prairie View SHOCKS Jackson State; wins the SWAC Championship
Prairie View A&M claimed a 23-21 win over Jackson State. PHOTO COURTESY OF SWAC.ORG Prairie View A&M claimed the 2025 Pepsi SWAC Football Championship with …
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National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
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A nation in freefall while the powerful feast: Trump calls affordability a ‘con job’
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Art Basel presents Black Art
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Chaos, neglect, and abuse: Inside Trump’s ICE machine
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Florida starts redistricting talks in GOP’s battle for House control in 2026 elections
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ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension
Jimmy Kimmel Live PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM/JIMMYKIMMELLIVE President Donald Trump won’t be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel …
Health and Wellness
Make prescriptions more affordable by cutting out the costly middlemen
Congress is considering several bipartisan, common-sense reforms for holding PBMs, to account. Legislation could even pass before the end of this year – to the …
For now, ‘Dreamers’ will be shut out of the healthcare marketplace in 19 states
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) — Young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 U.S. states will be temporarily blocked from getting health insurance through the Affordable …
Business
Atlanta to pay $3.8M for death of church deacon in police struggle
DEACON JOHNNY HOLLMAN: Family alleges officer used excessive force after the 62-year-old refused to sign a citation finding him at fault for car crash. PHOTO …
Air Force service member shot, killed by Florida police identified
SENIOR AIRMAN ROGER FORTSON: Died at his off-base residence, the U.S. Air Force said in a statement Monday. PHOTO COURTESY OF MILITARY.COM Fort Walton Beach, …
South Africa’s ‘Rose of Soweto,’ boxer Dingaan Thobela dies, 57
DINGAAN THOBELA: One of several world-class Black fighters to emerge during the last years of apartheid. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Johannesburg (AP) – South African …
Technology
X Days With iPhone X: Changing habits to embrace the future
The iPhone X in store. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) – The future of the smartphone, as …
Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – It was a faint signal, but it told of one of the …
Education
Making sense: College costs, financial aid
(StatePoint) – That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a time to feel pride in their achievements and …
Hard Knocks Foundation promotes youth athlete’s character, national exposure
MIAMI – Through a premier football program for youth, the Hard Knocks Foundation has motivated 4,000 athletes to experience college, better academic performance and character …
Group asks how African American course violates Florida law
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The organization that created a high school African American studies program rejected by Florida said Thursday it’s still waiting …
Sports
No-championship season feels like ‘waste’ for Heat
Miami (AP) – A frustrated Bam Adebayo tore his jersey apart as he walked off the court after the final buzzer. Erik Spoelstra made no …
Spoelstra’s Heat, Udoka’s Celtics ready for NBA East
Miami (AP) — He grew up in Portland, basketball in his blood. Wasn’t exactly a big-time recruit before eventually playing some college ball in the …
Dolphins get Tyreek Hill for picks in blockbuster trade
Kansas City, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks Wednesday, and the Dolphins are …
