Saks Global Company winds down majority of off-price operations
NEW YORK – Saks Global Enterprises LLC a leading luxury retail company, today announced strategic actions to wind down the majority of its off-price operations, …
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Governor Candidate James Fishback Vows to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
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Clintons wil testify to avoid House’s threat of contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
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Museum of Graffiti Opens Studios in Wynwood
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68th GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
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Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
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Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Hosts Village Talk
MIAMI – On the heels of the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary, and during the national observance leading up …
Health and Wellness
Concussions on the brain: Pushing for more research on women
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Katherine Snedaker says she has had 20 concussions, the first three decades ago from a car …
Another Auld Lang Syne?
By Dr. Pierre Bland Here we are in the closing days of 2016. As per tradition, if not more by instinct we take a look back …
Business
MGM asks to delay opening Massachusetts casino by a year
By PHILIP MARCELO BOSTON (AP) _ MGM wants to delay the opening of its planned resort casino in western Massachusetts by a year because of …
A look at challenges Uber has faced around the world
PARIS (AP) _ Taxi drivers in France went on strike Thursday, smashing car windows, setting tires on fire and blocking traffic to express their displeasure …
Medical device makers Zimmer and Biomet say they’ve combined
NEW YORK (AP) _ Orthopedic device makers Zimmer Holdings and Biomet say they’ve completed their $13.35 billion cash-and-stock combination. The company has taken the name …
Education
Bethune-Cookman students participate in White House event
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ A team of Bethune-Cookman University students was one of only 10 presenters recently during President’s Obama’s “National Week of Making” event …
Fireworks fund high school activities in at least 2 cities
By BILL CAMPBELL TimesDaily FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) _ Fireworks stands have begun opening in areas that allow such sales around the Shoals. In at least …
North Carolina Senate budget proposes ending driver’s ed. requirement
BY JOHN MORITZ RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ The fate of driver education in North Carolina looms uncertain as legislators ironing out the budget weigh whether …
Sports
Hurricanes’ Caputo promoted to associate head coach
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) _ Miami Hurricanes assistant basketball coach Chris Caputo has been promoted to associate head coach. Coach Jim Larranaga announced the promotion …
Houston star Harden’s unique game hard to stop _ and to like
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ Whether he’s stirring the pot after a big shot or flailing his arms to draw contact …
Celtics owner Pagliuca takes over Boston’s 2024 Olympic bid
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) _ The group leading the bid to bring the 2024 Olympics to Boston shook up its management …
