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
‘I Dream a World’: Harlem Renaissance lands in Europe
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – New World Symphony has announced its “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance in Europe” festival, at area venues Feb. 3-15. …
Black films take center stage at 2023 Sundance Festival
Black life was on full view at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Legendary figures were given their due. Family dramas were showcased. Movies from the …
Business
Blazers’ Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubble at Disney
When Damian Lillard finishes his daily hoop duties for the Portland Trailblazers, he will spend most of his downtime inside the NBA bubble working on …
Big companies got coronavirus loans first and in larger amounts
New York (AP) — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that …
The top Apple apps on App Store
Top Paid iPhone Apps: 1. Minecraft, Mojang 2. Bloons TD 6, Ninja Kiwi 3. Procreate Pocket, Savage Interactive Pty Ltd 4. Monopoly, Marmalade Game Studio …
Technology
Drone-based businesses take off in Traverse City area
By CAROL THOMPSON Traverse City Record-Eagle TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) _ Getting behind the figurative wheel of a drone was no challenge for Chris Houseman. …
Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs as phone sales flag
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Microsoft is cutting 7,800 jobs and writing off $7.6 billion in connection with its purchase …
Education
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS NASA MATHEMATICIAN
PHOTO COURTESY OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State University has honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson with a bronze statue …
Edrick Rhodes wins prestigious arts award
PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Edrick Rhodes comes from a family of musicians. His father was a band director for 31 …
ihustle4change awards youth
PHOTO COURTESY OF IHUSTLE4CHANGE FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Fort Lauderdale non-profit with the mission to help bring joy, education and opportunity by opening the …
Sports
Bolt says no chance of loss or comeback in farewell worlds
Usain Bolt PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM BY EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LONDON (AP) — An encore for Usain Bolt? Unthinkable. A loss in his …
Udonis Haslem returning to Heat for 15th season
Udonis Haslem PHOTO COURTESY OF THESPORTSAGA By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI – Udonis Haslem believes he can still play, and the Miami Heat …
At 37, Venus Williams moves into 10th Wimbledon semifinal
Venus Williams remains in the hunt at Wimbledon. Associated Press LONDON — Venus Williams’ mother could not stop smiling and laughing. She had just watched …
