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
Families urged to watch for signs of elder abuse
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska health officials say family members should watch for signs of elder abuse in their older relatives. Officials estimate that one …
St. Mary’s Hospital acquires Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center
LAVONIA, Ga. (AP) _ Athens-based St. Mary’s Health Care System has acquired Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia. The Athens Banner Herald (http://bit.ly/1RXn0tA ) …
Business
Phoenix police seek pair accused of defrauding elderly woman
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two women suspected of defrauding an elderly woman of $15,000. Police released descriptions Saturday …
Merging money? Couples living together need a financial plan
By JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Budgets are not romantic, but unwed couples who want to live together should break out a …
BlackBerry launches Classic phone in last-ditch effort
NEW YORK (AP) — BlackBerry is returning to its roots with a new phone that features a traditional keyboard at a time when rival Apple …
Education
8th graders struggle in US history, civics on national exam
KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Time for another history lesson. Only about a quarter of eighth graders showed solid performance or better …
Woman uses ‘GoFundMe’ site to pay for Harvard education
By LINDA MATCHAN The Boston Globe CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Tonika Morgan has not had an easy life. Now 32, the Toronto woman says she …
NC lawmakers may change how schools are given A-to F-grades
By EMERY P. DALESIO RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Legislators on Tuesday increased the push to change education laws with proposals giving learning growth more credit …
Sports
Fans say they’re set to welcome Woods back
MIAMI SHORES (AP) — Jose Ramos was in line at the first tee when the conversation turned to Tiger Woods and his plan to return …
Woods back from family counseling
JACKSONVILLE (AP) _ Tiger Woods is back at home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get into a routine …
Andre Dawson elected to Hall of Fame
(AP) — Andre Dawson got up at 6 a.m. and went to the gym. Before going back home, he took a detour from his usual …