Turn a wall on its side, and it becomes a table
We have always been at our best when we welcomed the stranger. It is time to be at our best again. A friend said something …
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Florida proposal bans higher education for undocumented students
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America’s Juneteenth 2026 Events
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South Carolina Senator Scott leads bipartisan campaign to keep National Civil Rights Network
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Juneteenth, America at 250, and the hole in the soul of our Democracy
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Black Music Month 2026: ‘Wake Up Everybody!’
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What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
The dangerous blood-sucking arthropod insect carries the encephalitis virus, Lyme disease, borreliosis and infectious dermacentor (Photo courtesy of iStock). By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer …
Health and Wellness
African continent finally to receive first mpox vaccines
Nairobi, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s top public health body says the continent is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines as a donation …
Jill Biden’s skin cancer could fuel advocacy in cancer fight
Washington (AP) – Jill Biden’ s advocacy for curing cancer didn’t start with her son’s death in 2015 from brain cancer. It began decades earlier, …
Business
Spring cleaning? Organize finances too while at home
With the majority of the world practicing self-isolation and social distancing, and individuals being urged to stay home by local government officials, National Cleaning Week …
DOW DROPS 7.8% AS FREE-FALL IN OIL, VIRUS FEARS SLAM MARKETS
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil …
More companies get into business of Black History Month
New York (AP) — From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History …
Technology
Dartmouth contests showcase computer-generated creativity
By HOLLY RAMER CONCORD, N.H. (AP) _ Can an algorithm pass for an author? Can a robot rock the house? A series of contests at …
Gimmicks and technology: California learns to save water
By GILLIAN FLACCUS RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (AP) _ Billboards and TV commercials, living room visits, guess-your-water-use booths, and awards for water stinginess _ a …
Education
Palm Beach County School District partners with New York University
PHOTO COURTEsY OF EdUnivERsal BEsT MasTERs Ranking WEST PALM BEACH- The School District of Palm Beach County has reported that it will partner with New …
KIPP brings its radical learning approach to Liberty City
PHOTOs COURTEsY OF MiCHEllE HOllingER MIAMI – Monday was the first day of school in many Florida cities. In Liberty City, this annual milestone was …
Miami Dade Public Schools creates Department of Mental Health
In an effort to coordinate services between schools and community agencies, MiamiDade County Public Schools reports that it has established a Department of Mental Health …
Sports
Underdog Cavs insist they have plenty of bite for Finals
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors will face off against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers once again in this year’s NBA Finals. PHOTO …
LeBron undaunted by challenge of facing Warriors in Finals
LeBron James PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) – LeBron James says the challenge of facing the Golden …
LeBron struggles, exchanges words with fan after Game 3 loss
LeBron James PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) – LeBron James’ frustrating night kept going after one of the …
