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
Superbugs threaten us all – It’s time for Congress to enact legislation
Bacteria cells close-up under a microscope STOCK PHOTO Up to 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease — but nine in 10 of them don’t …
TikTok videos promoting steroid use have millions of views
NEW YORK (AP) – TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the app`s users, …
Business
J&J suspends COVID-19 vaccine sales forecast
New Brunswick, NJ – Johnson & Johnson is suspending sales forecasts for its COVID-19 vaccine only a few months after saying the shot could bring …
High court opens door wider to malicious prosecution claims
Washington (AP) – In a victory for people falsely accused by police of crimes, the Supreme Court removed a barrier Monday to lawsuits against law …
Cuba’s new private companies show off products at trade fair
Havana (AP) – The event at a convention center in Cuba’s capital looks like a lot of trade fairs: Music blares as visitors stroll between …
Technology
DMV ends remote check-in, but is it to blame for long waits?
By MICHELLE RINDELS Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles rolled out its online check-in system last September to …
New Buffalo Trace warehouse uses robotics to sort liquor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) _ The Buffalo Trace distillery has a new warehouse that uses robotics for an automated storage and retrieval system. It is thought …
Education
Runcie remains school superintendent
PHOTO COURTESY OF CORAL SPRINGS CONNECTION – WORDPRESS.COM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – The mother of a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victim who …
Fiat Chrysler: $4.5B plan would add 6,500 Detroit-area jobs
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday announced a $4.5 billion plan that includes building the first new auto assembly plant in Detroit in almost …
Students get hands-on STEM training at Cable Academy
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOBS FOR FLORIDA GRADUATES HALLENDALE, Fla. – About 40 students from Hallandale High School donned safety glasses and protective jumpsuits to take …
Sports
Serena Williams easily wins 1st US Open match in 2 years
PHOTOS COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams was disappointed she didn’t get to say goodbye to her daughter before heading to Flushing …
Use FL511 to prepare for the 2018 hurricane season
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is under way and will last until Nov. 30. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is asking Floridians to include …
Iran’s ex-president tweets in defense of Serena Williams
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BIOGRAPHY AND TWITTER TEHRAN, Iran— Tennis star Serena Williams has received support over her recent catsuit controversy from the unlikeliest of sources …
