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
Terminally ill attorney files lawsuit over euthanasia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ John Jay Hooker has worked for Robert F. Kennedy, run for Tennessee governor and now, while facing terminal cancer, hopes to …
Herbicide used in Vietnam War has lingering effect on vets
By SALLY ASHER Enid News & Eagle ENID, Okla. (AP) _ The effects of the Vietnam War still are reaching Enid in 2015. During the …
Business
IS REFINANCING YOUR MORTGAGE WORTH IT?
BY ALEX VEIGA The interest rate pendulum has swung in favor of homeowners again. A steady decline in recent weeks brought down the average rate …
US PENDING HOME SALES RISE MODESTLY IN SEPTEMBER
BY JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes ticked up only slightly in September, as it remained difficult …
CORPORATE GIANTS FUNDING STATE BALLOT INITIATIVES
WASHINGTON (AP) – Voters may not know it, but the millions of dollars paying for ads on ballot measures they will consider next month come …
Education
City University of NY refunds tuition to some immigrants
CLAUDIA TORRENS NEW YORK — City University of New York is returning thousands of dollars to about 150 immigrant students who live illegally in the U.S. …
Nickelodeon debuts mobile service Noggin for the pre-K set
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Nickelodeon is creating brand-new content and resurrecting old shows for a mobile subscription service aimed at preschoolers. The $6-a-month service …
Florida A&M to receive performance funding
By Alexis Gary Governor Rick Scott is proposing $460 million for performance funding for all state universities and colleges, which includes Florida A&M University in …