Candidates for U.S. Rep. Wilson’s CD 24 seat seeking her endorsement
Former State Senator and Congressional District 24 candidate Shevrin Jones (All photos courtesy of Facebook) By David L. Snelling MIAMI – Is retiring U.S. Rep. …
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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
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Dolphins agree to a 3-year extension with center Aaron Brewer
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Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
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49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36
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Federal judge rules Trump administration ceases immigration applications unlawful
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Miami-Dade unveils plans for first airport-wide digital monitoring hub in U.S.
Photo courtesy of Miami-Dade County MIAMI – Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials recently unveiled plans and renderings for MIA’s …
Health and Wellness
People of African ancestry are poorly represented in genetic studies
Scientists are setting out to collect genetic material from 500,000 people of African ancestry to create what they believe will be the world’s largest database …
Superbugs threaten us all – It’s time for Congress to enact legislation
Bacteria cells close-up under a microscope STOCK PHOTO Up to 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease — but nine in 10 of them don’t …
Business
Entrepreneur tackles tourism
West Palm Beach, Fla. – How would you like to cruise around West Palm Beach by night on a three-wheel bicycle cruiser? Well, thanks to …
Jamaicans shun UK royal visit, demand slavery reparations
San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) – Dozens of wellknown leaders in Jamaica including professors and politicians are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the …
US Black population: The biggest growth is in smaller U.S. cities
Brandon Manning and his wife were both born in the U.S. South and had been itching to return, but Manning didn’t want to go back …
Technology
Amazon’s value surpasses Wal-Mart after surprise 2Q profit
By MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ It’s official: Amazon is bigger than Wal-Mart. Amazon shares surged almost 10 percent on Friday …
Electronic Sports League to begin random drug tests
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Drug testing is coming to e-sports. The Electronic Sports League said Thursday it will …
Education
Fiat Chrysler: $4.5B plan would add 6,500 Detroit-area jobs
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday announced a $4.5 billion plan that includes building the first new auto assembly plant in Detroit in almost …
Students get hands-on STEM training at Cable Academy
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOBS FOR FLORIDA GRADUATES HALLENDALE, Fla. – About 40 students from Hallandale High School donned safety glasses and protective jumpsuits to take …
‘The Real’ rocks students at Florida A&M University
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The nationally syndicated talk show “The Real” visited Florida A&M University (FAMU) recently for a lively show via …
Sports
Iran’s ex-president tweets in defense of Serena Williams
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BIOGRAPHY AND TWITTER TEHRAN, Iran— Tennis star Serena Williams has received support over her recent catsuit controversy from the unlikeliest of sources …
Preseason run defense still looks shaky for Dolphins
PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – Adam Gase says the Miami Dolphins’ run defense will be better than last year. The preseason says …
Love, Oliver, Grier lead AP Preseason All-America team
PHOTOS COURTESY OF YOUTUBE AND THE ATHLETIC Heisman Trophy runner-up Bryce Love of Stanford and Outland Trophy winner Ed Oliver of Houston highlight The Associated …
