Reconciling Jackson and Jackson
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia By BEN JEALOUS The party of Andrew Jackson has spent a decade running from him. It should keep the two things …
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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How much does your life matter?
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
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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 …
Health and Wellness
‘King Richard’ wins Miami Film Fest Audience award
The spirit of the prescient planner, dreamer and barker Richard Williams, the work ethic and faith of his wife Oracene “Brandy” Price, coupled with the …
Florida GOP moves to combat vaccine mandates, virus rules
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida lawmakers on Monday began debating a package of bills to combat coronavirus vaccine mandates, continuing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ fight …
Business
Box office: ‘Furious’ passes $1B, ‘Latin Lover’ surprises
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) – “The Fate of the Furious” throttled past $1 billion globally and …
American tries to learn from United’s mistakes in incident
Video frame of American Airlines in-flight turmoil. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK – Another day, another cellphone video …
How to Cash in on the Gig Economy
StatePoint There’s an exciting career revolution taking place for those who want to call their own shots, set their own schedules and control their destinies. …
Technology
NY technology company to receive $1 million federal grant
CHILI, N.Y. (AP) _ Sydor Instruments has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a special camera for …
2 June business sessions to focus on online security
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) _ Vermont businesses looking to boost their online security will have two chances to attend conferences on the topic in June. The …
Education
Kansas colleges look for ways to offer $15,000 degree
ALLISON KITE Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas higher education leaders aren’t sure how they’ll meet Gov. Sam Brownback’s challenge to provide a way …
Girls Who Code is closing the gender gap in computer science
By JILLIAN WARD The World COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) – It’s time to close the gender gap. One of the largest gaps is in one …
Nyah Project seeks youth for free international fellowship
Staff Report MIAMI – Founded on the belief that “Travel Awakens Leaders,” the Nyah Project is currently seeking diverse youth to apply for its free …
Sports
Florida tight end McGee eager for 6th and final season
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida tight end Jake McGee is getting ready for yet another collegiate season opener. His …
NBA rookies gather in New Jersey for transition program
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Karl-Anthony Towns left Kentucky for the NBA in April. The No. 1 overall pick for the Minnesota Timberwolves was …
Judge dismisses governor from St. Louis stadium lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ A judge in Missouri’s capital city dismissed Gov. Jay Nixon from a lawsuit challenging an effort to build a new …
