Electrical Repair Issues Are Quietly Capping Black Home Values
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Amy Kang Electrical repair issues are negatively affecting the resale value of Black-owned homes in America. If you have old …
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Miramar honors Barbados Prime Minister with Lifetime Achievement Award
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U.S. Supreme Court ends TPS for Haitians, Syrians
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Commissioner Hardemon Announces Advisory Board Opportunities for District 3 Residents
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Young Black men committing suicide at higher rates in the past decade
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America at 250: Forum confronts Trump Fascism, historical erasure, battle over truth
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Hospitality Trends: The changing expectations of modern travelers
Photo courtesy of STOCK By ALISON GREEN Current hospitality trends are being shaped by travelers who value convenience, personalization, flexibility, and seamless technology alongside traditional …
Health and Wellness
Parker, daughter, a ‘package deal’
Candace Parker and her 11-year-old daughter are braving the start of an unprecedented WNBA season together in Florida. The Los Angeles Sparks’ All-Star knows it’s …
Federal judge voids Georgia ‘heartbeat’ abortion restriction
Atlanta (AP) – A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution. U.S. District Judge …
Business
Amazon to add 2,000 new jobs in Florida
RUSKIN, Fla.— Amazon is nearly doubling its number of workers at two Florida fulfillment centers. Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday that Amazon will be adding …
Taxi drivers upset over Wilmington billboards welcoming Uber
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) _ Wilmington taxi drivers are upset that Mayor Dennis P. Williams has erected billboards that welcome the ride-hailing service Uber. The News …
Martha Stewart reports 2Q loss
NEW YORK (AP) _ Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSO) on Wednesday reported a second-quarter loss of $2.7 million, after reporting a profit in the …
Technology
Twitter lets merchants offer deals to its users
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is expanding its reach into commerce with a new tool called “Offers.” Advertisers can post promotions and discounts in users’ Twitter …
Do you need to break the bank to get a good phone?
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) — It might seem as though everyone has an iPhone or Galaxy smartphone. But many customers are eschewing the best …
Education
FAMU reaches tentative agreement on union raise, bonuses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida A&M University has reached a tentative agreement with its faculty union on retroactive raise and bonuses. The Tallahassee Democrat (http://on.tdo.com/1SwNmX0 …
St. Cloud district faces school bus driver shortage
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) _ The St. Cloud School District is facing a shortage of bus drivers with just more than a month until the …
Nebraska law students aid military veterans with legal needs
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ The University of Nebraska’s College of Law is sending its students to help military veterans with matters related to estate planning, …
Sports
Former Chicago Little League team suing League
By DON BABWIN CHICAGO — A former Chicago Little League team announced a lawsuit Wednesday against the sport’s governing body, accusing it of improperly stripping …
Serena starts slow; Venus makes fast work to win
LONDON (AP) — As has become customary for Serena Williams of late, she got off to a rocky start. In her first-round match at Wimbledon …
Trail Blazers-Aminu – Source: Trail Blazers give Aminu 4 years, $30 million
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer The Portland Trail Blazers appear to be entering a period of change, so one of general manager Neil Olshey’s …
