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
Is Your Dinner Bad for the Environment?
StatePoint These days, many consumers are taking steps to select brands that are socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Unfortunately, not all companies are upfront about …
This is not Amerikkka
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND At this time of year, it is just human nature to take inventory of one’s life. I have found the …
Business
Colorado tourism numbers sets record in 2015
DENVER (AP) _ A record 71.3 million visitors spent $18.6 billion in Colorado in 2014, setting a record for the state’s tourism industry. The Denver …
Ikea raises minimum wage for US workers 2nd year in a row
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Ikea’s U.S division is raising the minimum wage for the second year in a row …
Food supplier sues egg farm alleging breach of contract
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A food supplier claims an Iowa egg farm breached a contract after bird flu disrupted the supply …
Education
Test score results show gains in all high school subjects
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Results from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program show students made significant gains in all high school subjects and in the majority …
Southern Miss public health program receives accreditation
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ The Department of Public Health at The University of Southern Mississippi has been granted continued accreditation by the Council on Education …
11 percent of UM students report unwanted sexual behavior
By DAVID N. GOODMAN DETROIT (AP) _ About 11 percent of University of Michigan students say they experienced some form of sexual behavior without their …
Sports
Rays LHP Smyly to rehab injured shoulder, not have surgery
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Drew Smyly will try and rehab a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder and not have …
Japan plans to scale back stadium for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) _ Japan plans to scale back the main stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the government runs short of money and time, …
Solicitation charge against Warren Sapp dismissed in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) _ A solicitation charge against Hall of Famer Warren Sapp, who was arrested during Super Bowl week on suspicion of assault and soliciting …
