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
The best? Delicious common ground found in jollof rice ‘wars’
One of the iconic dishes of West Africa, jollof rice is vibrantly colored and heavily spiced. And it reflects how cultures across continents blend with …
Riveting ‘Till’ about the love between a mother and son
“Hardly a moment goes by when I don’t think about Emmett and the lessons a son can teach a mother.” – Mamie Till-Mobley. Emmett Till, …
Business
VOLVO INCREASES HIRING, PRODUCTION AT VIRGINIA PLANT
DUBLIN, Va. (AP) – Volvo Trucks has hired around 300 new workers at a southwest Virginia plant since the beginning of September amid growing demand …
UNITEDHEALTH BEATS ALL AROUND IN 3Q, RAISES OUTLOOK
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – UnitedHealth is reporting better-than-expected profits and revenue for the third quarter and the company raised its outlook on strong trends in the …
REPORT: UBER IPO COULD PUT COMPANY VALUE AT $120 BILLION
PHOTO COURTESY OF MYAJC.COM NEW YORK (AP) – Uber may put forth an initial public offering early next year that values the ride-hailing business at …
Technology
Review: Apple has best smartwatch, but rivals have strengths
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ As much as I wish the Apple Watch could do more, I find it the …
Website containing students’ personal info taken down
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ The Mississippi Department of Education is asking the Tunica County School District to alert parents and other community members after students’ …
Education
Little Geniuses – Analysis: Public schools leave out some gifted minorities
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press McLEAN, Va. (AP) – It’s an annual rite in Fairfax County, which has one of the …
Fun Ways to Help Kids Enjoy Math, Science and Art
StatePoint Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) concepts are especially important for young minds. While these are among the most challenging school subjects, at …
Benefits from good preschool programs could be enormous
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – It’s a soft sell – come and listen to renowned figures who …
Sports
No. 17 Miami women hold on against BC 58-51
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Laura Cornelius and Jessica Thomas scored 15 points apiece and No. 17 Miami recovered in the closing minutes to hand Boston …
Retired Air Force sergeant to host Super Bowl radio show
By BARRY WILNER Associated Press HOUSTON – Bernard Edwards spent the leading and training past 16 years as an Air Force surgical operations manager, more …
Butch Davis gets some recruiting help at FIU – from his boss
By Tim Reynolds AP Sports Writer MIAMI – When Butch Davis started putting together a staff of assistant coaches for his new job at FIU …
