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
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON (AP) – If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk. Roughly 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored …
U.S. legislation tackles e-cigarette use epidemic among teenagers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Despite federal and local laws banning the sale of ecigarettes in stores to keep them out of the hands of teenagers, …
Business
Florida expects $5.4B revenue shortfall over next 2 years
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s revenue is expected to drop $5.4 billion over two years compared to original projections as the tourism industry lags and …
Talladega College names Angela Poole Ph.D, CPA, VP finance, administration
Staff Report Talladega, AL – Angela Poole, Ph.D., CPA, has been named vice president for administration and finance at Talladega College in Talladega, AL. Dr. …
Craft distilleries sit on gallons of unsold hand sanitizer
Oakland Park, Fla. (AP) – At ChainBridge Distillery in Oakland Park, Bela Nahori spends his days distilling fruit brandy, basil-infused vodka – and stressing out …
Technology
Study: Science lacking on safety of fracking boom
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ California has yet to get a handle on potential health and environmental risks from the …
IBM claims breakthrough in making chips even smaller
NEW YORK (AP) _ IBM says it has achieved a breakthrough in making computer chips even smaller, creating a test version of the world’s first …
Education
GOVERNMENT ACCUSES HARVARD OF ‘OUTRIGHT RACIAL BALANCING’
PHOTO COURTESY OF HARVARD COLLEGE WASHINGTON (AP) – In its latest push to end the use of race in college admissions, the Trump administration on …
September’s ‘Destination Fridays’ at the AARLCC features the Divine 9 frats and sororities
PHOTO COURTESY OF PINTEREST FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The African American Research Library and Cultural Center is transforming itself into a fraternity and sorority house …
Two FMU grads among Legacy’s ‘2018 Top Black Educators’
PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY FMU Interim President Jaffus Hardrick celebrates the recent recognition of FMU alumna Stephanie Pierre (center) and Latoya Porter (right) …
Sports
Jaguars owner is open to signing Colin Kaepernick
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan and Colin Kaepernick PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA AND THE UNDEFEATED Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan …
Mayweather dominates McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0
Floyd Mayweather Jr. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) – Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a show in …
Florida State’s Patrick taking reigns as lead running back
Jacques Patrick PHOTO COURTESY OF TOMAHAWK NATION By JOE REEDY Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jacques Patrick spent the past two years observing and learning …
