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
Haitians rush for supplies after first COVID-19 cases found
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Haitians rushed to buy food, gas, soap and face masks Friday after the announcement of two imported cases of the coronavirus sparked …
Florida House evacuates chamber floor amid COVID-19 threat
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) The Florida House abruptly recessed Monday afternoon and cleared public galleries after several of its members agreed to be tested for the …
Business
T-Mobile beats Street 2Q forecasts
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) _ T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $361 million. On a per-share basis, the Bellevue, Washington-based company …
Time Warner Cable misses Street 2Q forecasts
NEW YORK (AP) _ Time Warner Cable Inc. on Thursday reported a drop in second-quarter profit as higher costs offset a boost in subscriber growth. …
Cigna tops Street 2Q forecasts
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (AP) _ Cigna Corp. (CI) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $588 million. On a per-share basis, the Bloomfield, Connecticut-based company said it …
Technology
Options available for e-book service
Two startups are trying to do for e-books what Netflix does for movies.
Tech recommendations for summer chilling and grilling
It’s summertime! And, whether you’re planning for the annual family reunion or hosting a big barbeque, Cricket Wireless recommends the following apps, devices and accessories …
Education
Picayune high school to allow cellphones
PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) _ Picayune Memorial High School will allow students to use their cellphones on campus beginning this fall. School principal Kent Kirkland tells …
Ohio State marching band song made fun of Holocaust victims
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ An unofficial marching band song that made fun of Holocaust victims is the type of thing Ohio State …
University of New Mexico revamps its new student orientation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The University of New Mexico has revamped its new student orientation to better reach students with a message about sexual misconduct. …
Sports
Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston: ‘I’m just moving forward’
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) _ Jameis Winston knows there are always eyes on him _ watching, dissecting and waiting for …
Golfer Ryan Johnson wins Michigan Amateur
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) _ Ryan Johnson defeated Kory Roberts 3 and 1 in the championship match to win the Michigan Amateur on Friday at Plum …
Report: Michigan, Pipkins in disagreement over health
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) _ Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins tells ESPN.com he plans to transfer, and he says the Wolverines’ staff asked him to …
