Study: Waiting lists for child care assistance nearly doubled
Photo courtesy of the National Women’s Law Center The National Women’s Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the …
What to know about the World Cup Somalia referee who was denied entry to the U.S.
Omar Artan, 34, is the first from Somalia to officiate in a World Cup (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) BY OMAjR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBI Somalia …
Health and Wellness
Not berry good: US adults still skimp on fruit and veggies
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Most U.S. adults still aren’t eating nearly enough fruits and vegetables. In a large national …
FDA strengthens heart risk warning in popular pain relievers
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Federal health regulators are bolstering warning labels for popular pain relievers, adding information about the risk …
Business
A return Perry Ellis roots begins to pays off in 1Q
MIAMI (AP) _ A return to its core brands expanded profit margins at Perry Ellis in the first quarter and the clothier hiked its earnings …
Macy’s sales to overseas tourists pinched by stronger dollar
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer CINCINNATI (AP) _ Macy’s is feeling a big chill from international tourists because their money isn’t going as far …
7 celebrity women who have started their own businesses
Business ownership is the latest must-have among women on the A-List. Stars including Halle Berry, Nicki Minaj and Drew Barrymore, have launched businesses in recent …
Education
First Lady donates books for summer reading
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) _ First Lady Carol Mead and a global children’s publishing, education and media company have donated 500 books to Wyoming elementary schools …
Students take new writing tact building stories with Legos
By MARY KECK The Herald-Times BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) _ What would happen if your cat ran away and ended up in a haunted house? That’s …
College of Charleston offers surfing classes at Folly Beach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ College of Charleston students can earn college credit while surfing starting this fall. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Saturday …
Sports
Miami Dade College Women’s Volleyball Team on to tournament
MIAMI,FL — Miami Dade College’s (MDC) women’s volleyball team claimed the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) District/Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) State Championship …
Lions’ victory, headed to playoff tournament
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — As the perspective of sports enthusiasts throughout the nation begins to shift to include soccer, Florida Memorial University’s Lions is staying …
Bosh named conference player of the week-9th time
MIAMI, FL (AP)— The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward Chris Bosh was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played …
