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
Resolve to learn to play an instrument in the new year
(StatePoint) – Have you been wanting to learn to play an instrument for a long time? Let the New Year be your motivation to finally …
‘Noon Year’s Eve’: Toasting the new year before midnight
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on the last day of the year? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider …
Business
Seminole Tribe Casino Lawsuit Moves Forward
TALLAHASSEE – A federal judge is siding with the Seminole Tribe of Florida in an ongoing lawsuit that could affect the tribe’s casinos. U.S. District …
Hoverboard explodes inside home
MAULDIN, S.C. – Authorities say a hoverboard has exploded inside a home, causing a small fire but no injuries. The Mauldin Fire Department tells local …
Amazon holiday shipping doubled
By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer TRENTON, N.J. — Online retailer Amazon has been a prime beneficiary of more consumers doing their holiday shopping …
Technology
Glu Mobile adds Britney Spears to celebrity game roster
NEW YORK (AP) _ Britney Spears is joining Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry on Glu Mobile’s roster of celebrity mobile games, the company said on …
Space station astronauts get big screen, watch ‘Gravity’
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Space station astronauts have finally hit the big time, at least when it comes …
Education
Guns on campus among 4 gun bills set for full chamber votes
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON TALLAHASSEE – A contentious proposal to let concealed weapons permit holders bring guns on state university and college campuses was among four …
Students Force Resignation of University of Missouri president
By SUMMER BALLENTINE and ALAN SCHER ZAGIER COLUMBIA, Mo. – The president of the University of Missouri system resigned Monday with the football team and …
FAMU president narrowly avoids getting fired
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An increasingly bitter power struggle between Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum and the university board culminated Thursday with …
Sports
Lawsuit: DirecTV’s ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ is illegal monopoly
By SUDHIN THANAWALA SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ DirecTV’s exclusive right to broadcast certain NFL games is an illegal monopoly that raises costs for bars and …
Dollars and sense: In the NBA, money is exploding
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) _ To understand how the business model of NBA salaries is unlike ever before, consider the …
Cowboys, Bryant beat deadline with 5-year, $70 million deal
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) _ Dez Bryant has the long-term contract he said he wouldn’t play without, and the Dallas …
