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
An elegant, kid-friendly dessert for Mother’s Day
Surprise Mom – if you can – with this elegant but kid-friendly dessert for Mother’s Day. This treat, which limits recipes to just six ingredients …
Recipe for Mother’s Day: French Toast Casserole
There are two camps of Mother’s Day celebrators: those who like nothing more than a lavish brunch/lunch/dinner at a restaurant, and those who hope for …
Business
Walmart boosts starting pay, closing dozens of Sam’s Clubs
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JOSEPH PISANI and ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart confirmed Thursday that it is closing 10 …
Kohl’s joins holiday party, dept stores show staying power
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (AP) – Kohl’s is reporting a 6.9 percent surge in sales for November and December, joining other traditional …
Anticipation high as California rolls out retail pot sales
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) – Californians may awake on New Year’s Day to a stronger-than-normal whiff of …
Technology
Omaha school district eases students’ cellphone use
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ High school students within the Omaha school district can now check their smartphones in between classes or during lunch thanks to …
Partnership involving UPS tracking work on Detroit rape kits
DETROIT (AP) _ A partnership between prosecutors and United Parcel Service Co. is helping track sexual assault kits as they move through the investigative process. …
Education
Graduates walk out on Pence at Notre Dame commencement
Vice President Mike Pence PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – Dozens of graduates and family members silently stood and walked out Sunday …
Early Childhood Education is Crucial: How You Can Help
StatePoint New research shows that many pre-K classrooms could benefit from more resources, especially for the most vulnerable children. Ninety-four percent of Head Start teachers …
Miami art museum celebrates one million visitors since 2013 opening
Perez Art Museum Miami. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA MIAMI (AP) – Perez Art Museum Miami is celebrating a milestone: one million visitors since the waterfront …
Sports
Heat guard Josh Richardson bracing to miss next 6-8 weeks
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Josh Richardson is bracing to be sidelined for the next six to eight weeks, a …
NFL 2016: Winston poised to help Buccaneers take next step
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. – Jameis Winston lights up when he talks about his competitive nature. There’s no throw the emerging …
NFL 2016: Dolphins look to end 7-season playoff drought
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI – For the Miami Dolphins, the usual optimism of training camp lasted only until the first scrimmage, when …
