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
Florida has most lead pipes in U.S., EPA survey finds
Some 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S., with more in Fla. than any other state, according to a new Environmental …
Study examines reluctance of Black patients to get defibrillators
DURHAM, N.C. – Black patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest have historically been less likely to receive potentially life-saving implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) than …
Business
Google ad costs, not its alleged monopoly, irks businesses
New York (AP) – When asked about Google, Bryan Clayton voices a familiar lament among small business owners. “You keep getting squeezed further and further …
Group calls for reparations for Boston’s Black community
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) – An organization that wants to rename Boston’s Faneuil Hall is calling for economic reparations for the city’s Black community. The …
Some surprising things renters’ insurance covers – and leaves out
Insurance is designed to offer peace of mind, but there’s a reason your policy has all that fine print: You might not have the coverage …
Technology
Records show how police zeroed in on Kitzhaber email leaker
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Newly released records show Oregon State Police investigators used computer forensic techniques to zero in on the technology manager who leaked …
Leaked emails show Florida police agency sought spyware
By TREVOR AARONSON Florida Center for Investigative Reporting MIAMI (AP) _ An Italian company that sells surveillance software to governments and law enforcement agencies worldwide …
Education
Board unanimously approves putting ‘In God We Trust’ on schools
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) – The Cullman County school system voted Thursday to put “In God We Trust” on school buildings. The Cullman Times reports that …
Education Foundation honoring six at Hall of Fame breakfast
PHOTOS COURTES ES TION FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As it celebrates its 35th year of aligning with Broward County Public Schools to encourage educational excellence, …
Broward College hosts Supplier Diversity Day
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Small businesses looking to contract with the government at the local, state and federal level learned how to make those critical …
Sports
Richardson’s 21, Ellington’s 3s help Heat beat Hawks 104-93
Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2) drives around Atlanta Hawks guard Isaiah Taylor PHOTO COURTESY OF FANRAG SPORTS By TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press MIAMI (AP) …
10 things to know as the NBA season gets underway
Stephen Curry will have just turned 30 when this regular season ends. And by then, he legitimately could be No. 3 on the NBA’s all-time …
Olynyk makes a big splash in Heat scrimmage
Miami Heat sign Kelly Olynyk. PHOTO COURTESY OF CELTICSLIFE.COM By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer BOCA RATON, Fla. – Habits are something Miami coach Erik …
