Broward Commissioner Davis donates $2 million for Miramar affordable housing project
Photo courtesy of Facebook MIRAMAR, Fla. – Broward County Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis gave a financial boost to a new affordable housing project in Miramar. …
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First Black Miss Canada, media personality Powell dies at 54
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Tri-Rail train slams into Miami-Dade Transit bus
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JUNETEENTH
Lauderdale Lakes hosts traditional food, theatrical play, live music, Monday, June 18 at the Multipurpose Auditorium, 4340 NW 36th St., Lauderdale Lakes. Doors open 6 …
Health and Wellness
Dominican Republic under fire for deporting pregnant women to Haiti
University Hospital of Mirebalais, which has around 300 beds and is located in Haiti’s central region, has suspended operations, according to a statement Thursday from …
US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply
Washington (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply, …
Business
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK New York (AP) — 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the …
Contentious Florida bill exempts minimum wage for apprenticeships
By David L. Snelling Miami – Florida employees can waive their right to receive less than minimum wage if they agree to enter job-based learning …
Small Business Administration to relocate 6 offices in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’
PHOTO COURTESY OF MILITARY.COM New York (AP) — The Small Business Administration said it will relocate six of its regional offices in so-called “sanctuary cities,” …
Technology
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from every direction
Denver (AP) — Artificial intelligence is helping decide which Americans get the job interview, the apartment, even medical care, but the first major proposals to …
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing
New York (AP) — Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into …
Education
Glad to be a grad At PBSC’s 2024 fall commencement
West Palm Beach – “You are graduating from an institution making a difference in the community,” Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker told …
FMU names air pros to revamp aviation program
EXPERTS: Oneida James Rollins, above, was named chair of the aviation and safety program and Capt. Yograj S. Raghunauth is the new associate chair and …
Back-to-school health tips for a successful school year
TOWARD A HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR: From conscientious eating, to counseling your children about e-cigarettes. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSIDE CREATIVE HOUSE / ISTOCK VIA GETTY IMAGES …
Sports
Warriors forward Butler returns to Miami March 25 since trade out West
Photo courtesy of Clutchpoints.com MIAMI – For the first time since the Miami Heat traded him to the Golden State Warriors in February, Jimmy Butler …
Fans to boycott Super Bowl over Black anthem
Photo courtesy of the NFL MIAMI – The Black National Anthem to be performed at the Super Bowl is once again sparking controversy after NFL …
Butler suspended 3rd time as deadline looms
JIMMY BUTLER: It’s complicated. He wants a trade. The Miami Heat are trying to comply. As NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline fast approaches, Butler repeatedly …
