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
West Nile virus reported in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Health officials say Kansas has its first case of West Nile virus for 2015. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment …
Almost Famous … Almost
Opening my practice has made me come to an unexpected realization. To become a successful veterinarian, you have to become a public person. Becoming a …
Business
Greece faces tough sell to creditors to get loan payout
BRUSSELS — Greece will try to convince eurozone creditors on Monday that its proposed economic reforms are enough for them to start paying out rescue loans …
Major credit agencies agree to changes sought by advocates
NEW YORK — The three largest credit-reporting agencies will change the way they handle records in a major revamp long sought by consumer advocates. People who …
Dollars can be a dirty word at banks on US-Mexico border
By ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN DIEGO — The clamor to crack down on laundering drug money was loud in 2010 when Wachovia National Bank was found to …
Education
Catholic high school students show support for gay teacher
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Students from an Omaha Catholic high school have used an annual fundraiser to show support for a gay teacher whose contract …
University study involving hamsters and steroids criticized
BOSTON (AP) _ Animal rights activists say Northeastern University lab researchers are pitting steroid-injected hamsters against undrugged ones to study aggression. In a complaint released …
USD’s Nepalese students money for victims of Earthquake
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) _ A group of students from Nepal at the University of South Dakota is raising money for victims of the recent earthquake …
Sports
Harris got hate message after Ohio State loss
AP Sports Writer University of Miami quarterback Jacory Harris said he received at least one racially motivated hate message following the Hurricanes’ loss to Ohio …
Florida State Seminoles beginning a new life after Bobby Bowden
The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE — Life after Bobby Bowden for Florida State’s players has meant getting lessons in positive thinking, as well as eating more …
Dolphins want fast start for a change
The Associated Press The Miami Dolphins know exactly how long they have until the opening game, thanks to coach Tony Sparano’s new countdown clock hanging …