Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
We are all cooking rice incorrectly — and could be endangering our health
STOCK PHOTO Scientists believe millions may be endangering their health by cooking their rice incorrectly. Millions of cooks are endangering their health by cooking their …
Stay indoors during US heat wave
High temperatures STOCK PHOTO Farmington Hills, Mich. (AP) — It’s hot and getting hotter for workers and everyone else outdoors as the first significant heat …
Business
Rudolph Isley, group founder, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer
RUDOLPH ISLEY: Dies at 84, immortalized by hits ranging from “Twist and Shout” to “That Lady” and “It’s Your Thing.” PHOTO COURTESY OF NCUT.CO.UK VIA …
What Google’s antitrust trial means for your search habits
If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it’s likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine …
Is Mar-a-Lago worth $1 billion? Trump’s valuations at the core of his fraud trial
Mar-a-Lago, the resort Trump bought, not built, in the Town of Palm Beach, Fla. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRITANNICA.COM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – How much …
Technology
Hot stuff: Mizzou professor helps invent temp-regulating mug
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A University of Missouri professor hopes his invention of a new mug that maintains the coffee’s temperature longer percolates into hot …
Michigan center picked as driverless vehicle proving ground
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated a testing facility in Michigan for driverless vehicles as a proving ground for …
Education
FAMU names Keller as new college of law dean
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE– Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named Deidré Keller, J.D., associate dean of the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at …
How and why to keep kids on a schedule during school closures
(StatePoint) – School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. …
Broward schools to remain closed through May 1
PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARDSCHOOLS.COM Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Robert W. Runcie announced today, District school campuses will remain closed through Friday, May 1, …
Sports
Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl
The schools met in the College World Series in 2015, the Cavaliers ousting the Gators on the way to the national championship. They’ve played in …
Joke as playing captain turns into reality for Tiger
PHOTO COURTESY OF PGATOUR.COM Nassau, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods meant it as a joke. And it was accompanied by laughter. Woods was introduced as …
Rugby’s Springboks are exactly what Mandela envisioned
PHOTOS COURTESY OF @SPRINGBOKS / TWITTER SOMERSET WEST, South Africa (AP) Black and white, they sat together on the edge of the dusty township street …
