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
Professor pens first book to theorize hip-hop theatre
Lawrence – A new book by a University of Kansas professor is the first to offer both a history of hip-hop’s impact on the theatrical …
United Faculty of Florida stands up for UF professors’ and all Floridians’ First Amendment Rights
Editor’s note: On Wednesday the University of Florida altered its position and withdrew its objection to the trial testimony of the professors. The University of …
Business
Teach Your Children about Money this Financial Literacy Month
StatePoint April is Financial Literacy Month, an ideal time to think about the lessons your children are learning about money. Setting a good financial example …
Officials warn Miami’s Airbnb hosts: You may risk tax fraud
MIAMI (AP) – Miami-Dade homeowners frequently renting stays to Airbnb customers risk losing their homestead exemptions. The Miami Herald reports (http://hrld.us/2mbEfRO) this is the latest …
Verizon sought $925 million penalty for Yahoo’s lax security
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO – Verizon demanded a $925 million discount on its acquisition of Yahoo’s online services to help offset …
Technology
State Officials: Alabama Legislature may have been hacked
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) _ State officials say the Alabama Legislature’s email system appears to have been hacked by an unknown source. House Speaker Mike Hubbard …
Developer to turn Pittsburgh mall into technology hub
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ A developer has unveiled plans to convert a former retail mall in Pittsburgh into a hub for technology startups called Nova Place. …
Education
Ocala high school students soar with aeronautics program
By JOE CALLAHAN The Daytona Beach News-Journal OCALA, Fla. (AP) – Alexandra Sexton had always dreamed of becoming a pediatric oncologist. But all that changed …
Great Books to Enhance Learning at Home
StatePoint Want to get kids excited about learning? While teachers have the classroom covered, parents and caregivers can encourage kids to learn at home by …
Local college student to compete on Jeopardy
By SCOTT TRAVIS Sun Sentinel DELAND, Fla. (AP) – Mari Hanley has been watching Jeopardy! at home for years and she recently heard one answer …
Sports
Vikings’ Peterson finishes probation early
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) _ The attorney for Adrian Peterson says the Minnesota Vikings star running back who was accused of injuring his 4-year-old son is …
Jordan, former Chicago Bull, on witness list in civil trial
CHICAGO (AP) _ Former Chicago Bull Michael Jordan is on the witness list for an upcoming civil trial on the use of his identity in …
Buccaneers aim for more production from tight end position
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ With Jameis Winston throwing the football and Dirk Koetter calling plays, a healthy Austin Seferian-Jenkins …
