Domestic violence bill heightens victims’ court protection in Florida
By David L. Snelling Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – A proposed bill which grants domestic violence victims court protection after one incident was filed for the …
The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here’s a look at some history made there
The East Wing entrance of the White House decorated for the holiday season, November 26, 2018.PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPDIA Washington (AP) — Betty Ford reportedly …
Health and Wellness
Black babies are still dying; America lets it happen
A sweeping new analysis of U.S. mortality data over the past 70 years reveals that Black children in the United States have consistently faced significantly …
Measles
STOCK PHOTO A daycare facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully …
Business
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Bluesky User Profile PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPEDIA San Francisco (AP) — Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that …
Congress pushes to expand some Social Security benefits
Washington (AP) — The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer to …
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for travelers?
New York (AP) — Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday. The airline said customers should …
Technology
Beyond Netflix: What you get with the new streamers
Attention binge watchers: There’s life beyond Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Streaming choices are about to proliferate with the debut of Apple TV Plus on Friday …
5G will revolutionize our lives and unleash important security threats
By BABAK D. BEHESHTI NEW YORK – What once seemed like science fiction will soon become reality. Doctors will perform surgery from thousands of miles …
Education
Broward schools get metal detectors
Torey Alston, a member of the Broward County School Board pictured during his tenure as a Broward County commissioner, supports the added security. PHOTO COURTESY …
Celebrating HBCUs
MIAMI, Fla. – The Historic Society and Hip Rock Star recently wrapped up the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference (HBCUCon), an annual celebration of …
Program providing Path to College for needy students
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A nonprofit college readiness program is helping to send low-income students to top-tier colleges and universities. Palm Beach County based …
Sports
Rookie QB shocks Dolphins, rallies Titans for late 28-27 win
UNDER MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Playing much the game without star receiver Tyreek Hill, Miami faded again, this time losing at home for the first time …
“Sportsman of the Year.” Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders PHOTO COURTESY OF BIOGRAPHY.COM After all the controversy with his decision to leave an HBCU, Jackson State University, Sanders remains a winner even …
Dolphins’ struggles vs. better NFL teams on display again
TUA TAGOVAILOA: Two more costly blunders by the quarterback, including on final drive when Miami had a chance to tie. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA MIAMI …
