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
Fun playtime ideas for Father’s Day
(StatePoint) – Playtime is one of the best opportunities for dads, grandfathers and other father figures to serve as role models in a child’s life, …
3 things to know about Juneteenth
(SPM Wire) Juneteenth, which observes the end of slavery in the United States, is a long-celebrated holiday occurring annually on June 19. Here are three …
Business
Task force hopes to help Mitsubishi and its employees
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) _ Officials in Bloomington, Normal and McLean County have set up a task force to help Mitsubishi Motors employees who will soon …
Project aims to give shelter, other services to homeless
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) _ Grand Valley’s homeless will soon have some temporary housing that will be close to other support services designed to help …
Expedia tops 2Q profit forecasts
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) _ Expedia Inc. (EXPE) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $449.6 million. The Bellevue, Washington-based company said it had profit of $3.38 …
Technology
US agencies struggle vs. cyberattacks
By MARTHA MENDOZA A $10 billion-a-year effort to protect sensitive government data, from military secrets to Social Security numbers, is struggling to keep pace with an …
CHRYSLER RECALLS OVER 566,000 TRUCKS, SUVS
DETROIT (AP) – Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 566,000 trucks and SUVs in two recalls for malfunctioning fuel heaters that can cause fires and …
Education
Saint Mary’s College accepting male graduate students
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ Saint Mary’s College, a 171-year-old Roman Catholic women’s college, is opening its doors to men as it starts enrolling graduate …
University of Maine pressed to serve more local food
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ A group of Maine food producers and organizations is pressing the University of Maine System to serve more locally grown food …
Drop in number of new teachers could get state review
By TOM DAVIES INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Two leading sponsors of many recent Indiana education overhaul measures now want the Legislature to consider steps for possibly …
Sports
Michael Sam, 1st openly gay NFL draftee, rejoins CFL team
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer MONTREAL (AP) _ In the city where Jackie Robinson made the jump to the big leagues _ and a …
Murray State’s Cameron Payne, Oklahoma City seem a good fit
By MURRAY EVANS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ In an NBA draft full of stars from the likes of Kentucky, Duke and Wisconsin, Cameron Payne’s pedigree …
Hyundai replaces General Motors as NFL auto sponsor
DETROIT (AP) _ The National Football League is getting a new official automotive sponsor: Hyundai. The Korean automaker announced the sponsorship deal Monday, replacing General …
