A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida
LaBELLE, Fla. (AP) — One of Florida’s poorest counties is preparing for the new “Airglades” airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform its …
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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ boosts Will Smith’s comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
New York (AP) — “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 …
Florida federal jury: Chiquita Brands liable for Colombia deaths
Banana giant Chiquita Brands must pay $38.3 million to 16 family members of people killed during Colombia’s long civil war. STOCK PHOTO West palm Beach, …
Your tax refund could be bigger this year. Here’s what to do with it
STOCK PHOTO New York (AP) — The average taxpayer is getting a $2,852 refund, $75 more than last year, based on the most recent IRS …
Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union
Anaheim, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to …
Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to US auto industry
Small, well-built Chinese EV by GM. PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWZIMBABWE.CO Livonia, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, lowpriced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers …
Atlanta to pay $3.8M for death of church deacon in police struggle
DEACON JOHNNY HOLLMAN: Family alleges officer used excessive force after the 62-year-old refused to sign a citation finding him at fault for car crash. PHOTO …
Air Force service member shot, killed by Florida police identified
SENIOR AIRMAN ROGER FORTSON: Died at his off-base residence, the U.S. Air Force said in a statement Monday. PHOTO COURTESY OF MILITARY.COM Fort Walton Beach, …
South Africa’s ‘Rose of Soweto,’ boxer Dingaan Thobela dies, 57
DINGAAN THOBELA: One of several world-class Black fighters to emerge during the last years of apartheid. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Johannesburg (AP) – South African …
Zimbabwe’s ZiG is the world’s newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis
World’s first police backed currency. PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWZIMBABWE.CO Harare, Zimbabwe (AP) — Out with the Zimbabwe dollar, in with the ZiG. Zimbabwe on Tuesday …