Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Concussions on the brain: Pushing for more research on women
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Katherine Snedaker says she has had 20 concussions, the first three decades ago from a car …
Another Auld Lang Syne?
By Dr. Pierre Bland Here we are in the closing days of 2016. As per tradition, if not more by instinct we take a look back …
Business
MGM asks to delay opening Massachusetts casino by a year
By PHILIP MARCELO BOSTON (AP) _ MGM wants to delay the opening of its planned resort casino in western Massachusetts by a year because of …
A look at challenges Uber has faced around the world
PARIS (AP) _ Taxi drivers in France went on strike Thursday, smashing car windows, setting tires on fire and blocking traffic to express their displeasure …
Medical device makers Zimmer and Biomet say they’ve combined
NEW YORK (AP) _ Orthopedic device makers Zimmer Holdings and Biomet say they’ve completed their $13.35 billion cash-and-stock combination. The company has taken the name …
Education
Bethune-Cookman students participate in White House event
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ A team of Bethune-Cookman University students was one of only 10 presenters recently during President’s Obama’s “National Week of Making” event …
Fireworks fund high school activities in at least 2 cities
By BILL CAMPBELL TimesDaily FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) _ Fireworks stands have begun opening in areas that allow such sales around the Shoals. In at least …
North Carolina Senate budget proposes ending driver’s ed. requirement
BY JOHN MORITZ RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ The fate of driver education in North Carolina looms uncertain as legislators ironing out the budget weigh whether …
Sports
Hurricanes’ Caputo promoted to associate head coach
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) _ Miami Hurricanes assistant basketball coach Chris Caputo has been promoted to associate head coach. Coach Jim Larranaga announced the promotion …
Houston star Harden’s unique game hard to stop _ and to like
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ Whether he’s stirring the pot after a big shot or flailing his arms to draw contact …
Celtics owner Pagliuca takes over Boston’s 2024 Olympic bid
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) _ The group leading the bid to bring the 2024 Olympics to Boston shook up its management …
