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
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soars as spectacular Mach 10 upgrade
Not sure what they paid Tom Cruise for making this Top Gun sequel. But whatever it was, it’s not enough. He carries this behemoth action/drama …
Actress/comedian Sommore: Complete show biz package
Boca RAton, Fla. – Elegant, regal, educated, conscientious, and especially, funny, describe the actress and comedian known as Sommore. As one of the Queens of …
Business
Michelle Obama to release memoir in November
Former First Lady Michelle Obama PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARY SUE By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Michelle Obama’s memoir, one …
Companies face mounting pressure to pick sides in gun debate
STOCK PHOTO By DAMIAN J. TROISE NEW YORK (AP) — As the gun debate heats up following the massacre at a Florida high school, companies …
American Dreamers: Why immigrants start so many businesses
Google co-founder Sergey Brin PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – From AT&T’s Alexander Graham Bell to Google’s Sergey Brin, …
Technology
Teachers union initiative focuses on funding tech education
By LEJLA SARCEVIC NEW YORK (AP) _ The American Federation of Teachers and its New York City chapter announced a $500,000 initiative Thursday to fund …
In with the old: Apple restores former bank for new store
By ANICK JESDANUN and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writers NEW YORK (AP) _ To create the newest Apple store to sell iPhones, smartwatches and other …
Education
‘Make Music Day’ is Coming: How to Get Your Family Involved
StatePoint The benefits of music education are endless. Studies have associated music education with higher test scores, improved concentration and more. But if you are …
Study Tips for Busy College Students
StatePoint With seemingly endless reading, lengthy term papers and make-or-break exams, the academic life of a college student can be nothing short of demanding. What’s …
First female and first black president to lead St. Petersburg college
Saint Petersburg College Downtown Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – A 30-year employee of St. Petersburg College rode an overwhelming tide …
Sports
Westbrook gets 35, leads unbeaten Thunder past Clips 85-83
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) – Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder could have been excused for looking ahead to …
Exposed again, Vikings lose to last-place Bears
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) – Sam Bradford and the Minnesota Vikings were rolling as the NFL‘s last undefeated team. Now, they …
Reeling Jaguars fire offensive coordinator Greg Olson
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Jacksonville Jaguars ended up making a coaching change in the wake of an embarrassing …
