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
‘Small’ J&J reaction risk flagged
WASHINGTON (AP) – Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials …
WHO: Rich countries should donate vaccines, forgo boosters
LONDON (AP) – Top officials at the World Health Organization say there’s not enough evidence to show that third doses of coronavirus vaccines are needed …
Business
US consumer spending up 0.5 percent in December
By Martin CrutsInggr AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON – Consumers boosted spending in December at the fastest pace in three months, giving the economy some momentum …
Chicago’s racial wealth gap worse than national average
CHICAGO – A nonprofit wealth- building organization says about 65 percent of African American, Latino and Asian households in Chicago would be thrown into poverty …
Liz Weston: How to help your parents protect their money
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet (AP) – Our financial decision-making abilities peak in our 50s and can decline pretty rapidly after age 70, researchers tell us. …
Technology
Booker, Menendez make case for more funds for transportation
By DAVID PORTER NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ New Jersey’s two U.S. senators renewed the call Friday for long-term funding for rail improvements they said are …
Latest self-driving Google car heading to public streets
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) _ The latest version of Google’s self-driving car _ a pod-like two-seater that needs no …
Education
Elementary school principal reaches out to Polk families
By MADISON FANTOZZI The Ledger LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) – When Principal Badonna Dardis sent fliers home with Carlton Palmore Elementary students offering to visit one …
Getting Back to Basics: The Lost Art of Writing Things Down
StatePoint In this digital age, you may go days without using a pen and paper, but there are many reasons to skip the devices and …
University newspaper shut down, students start their own
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – When the University of Central Florida newspaper was shut down after 48 years, a group of students decided to …
Sports
Falcons OL Holmes goes on physically unable to perform list
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) _ The Atlanta Falcons have placed offensive tackle Lamar Holmes on the physically unable to perform list after he sustained another …
Paraguay midfielder Gonzalez joins Dynamo Kiev from FC Basel
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) _ Swiss champion FC Basel says Paraguay midfielder Derlis Gonzalez has joined Dynamo Kiev. Basel says on its website that the 21-year-old …
Free checkups helping Special Olympics athletes stay healthy
By JOHN ROGERS LOS ANGELES (AP) _ They arrived in Los Angeles by the thousands to run, jump and swim and to play such team …
