Saks Global Company winds down majority of off-price operations
NEW YORK – Saks Global Enterprises LLC a leading luxury retail company, today announced strategic actions to wind down the majority of its off-price operations, …
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Governor Candidate James Fishback Vows to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
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Clintons wil testify to avoid House’s threat of contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
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Museum of Graffiti Opens Studios in Wynwood
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68th GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
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Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
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Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Hosts Village Talk
MIAMI – On the heels of the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary, and during the national observance leading up …
Health and Wellness
Black Women Creators Conference
Nashville, TN (Black PR Wire) – Join Cool Girls Create for the Official 2020 Conference for Black Women Content Creators on Aug. 29 & 30. …
6 cool ideas for Family Fun Month
(StatePoint) – August is National Family Fun Month, and what better way to enjoy the end of summer than by making lasting memories with your …
Business
Deadly China blast disrupts world’s 10th largest port
By ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) _ Explosions that sent huge fireballs through China’s Tianjin port have disrupted the flow of cars, oil, iron …
Hotel trade group blasts proposed sale of Orbitz to Expedia
NEW YORK — The hotel industry is objecting to the acquisition of Orbitz by one-time rival Expedia, saying that it would lead to higher prices …
AT&T, new owner of DirecTV, LLC. offers TV-wireless discount plans
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK — AT&T customers will save $10 a month and get a single bill for their TV and …
Technology
Google, Mattel try to bring View-Master into 21st century
NEW YORK — Mattel and Google are trying to bring the 75-year-old View-Master into the 21st century _ with some help from smartphones and virtual reality …
Now someone can manage your Facebook account after you die
By BARBARA ORTUTAY NEW YORK — Facebook is making it easier to plan for your online afterlife. The world’s biggest online social network said Thursday that …
Education
Cheyney University faces enrollment, financial problems
By CLARECE POLKE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH (AP) _ For Clairton High School graduate Qualyn Meade, Cheyney University is a “school for second chances.” After an …
District puts mascot redo costs at about $265K minimum
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Cost estimates released by the Fort Smith School District show that it would have to spend approximately $265,000 at minimum …
Lafayette school to reopen nearly 2 years after tornado
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ An Indiana middle school that was badly damaged by a tornado in November 2013 is preparing to reopen its doors for …
Sports
Clemson, coach Dabo Swinney adjusts to offseason problems
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ It has not been the most trouble-free offseason for Clemson and coach Dabo Swinney. The …
Abraham Ancer wins Nova Scotia Open
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) _ Abraham Ancer won the Nova Scotia Open on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, beating Bronson Burgoon with a …
Spurs’ Tim Duncan tells paper: ‘I’ll be back on the court’
SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ Tim Duncan is returning to San Antonio for a 19th season. Duncan tells the San Antonio Express-News that “I’ll be on …
