May 2026

Amid Haiti’s latest gang war, a community hospital fights to stay alive

By Jacqueline Charles Roads lined with looted and charred buildings, gun smoke hanging in the air and the presence of heavily armed men and boys are stark reminders of the relentless violence consuming Haiti’s volatile capital. For humanitarian workers and medical providers inside Cité Soleil, the sprawling seaside slum long synonymous with poverty and gang warfare, […]

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Ex-Spirit workers sue, saying airline failed to give proper layoff notices, owes back pay and benefits

By David Lyons | South Florida Sun Sentinel Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown this month was too abrupt under the law, a group of terminated employees allege in a proposed class-action lawsuit. Their complaint, filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, asserts that management misled its workforce about its prospects for staying in

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Mom of late Coral Springs vice mayor will seek City Commission seat

By Abigail Hasebroock | ahasebroock@sunsentinel.com | South Florida Sun Sentinel Marly Metayer, the mother of the late Coral Springs vice mayor, is seeking to fill her daughter’s seat on the City Commission, records show. There was an outpouring of community support for Marly Metayer and her family after the death of her daughter, Nancy, who was first elected as a commissioner

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Dolphins, RB De’Von Achane agree to four-year, $68 million extension

By C. Isaiah Smalls II De’Von Achane went to sleep Wednesday a happy, happy man. The Miami Dolphins and the one-time Pro Bowler agreed to a four-year extension worth $68 million, $32 million of which is guaranteed, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. At $17 million per year, the deal makes Achane the league’s third-highest paid running

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15 Signs of Kidney Disease Black Folks Shouldn’t Ignore

By Dominique Lambright Kidney disease disproportionately affects Black communities, with Black Americans nearly four times as likely to develop kidney failure compared to other racial groups. Many people don’t notice the early warning signs of kidney disease until the condition has progressed, making it vital to recognize symptoms and seek medical advice promptly. This article delves into

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Gas Is Up, Groceries Are Up, And Inflation Just Hit A 3-Year High

What the latest inflation numbers mean for your bills, your groceries, and your budget. By Kimberly Wilson · Updated May 13, 2026 If it feels like everything costs more right now, that’s because it does. New federal data released Tuesday confirmed that inflation climbed to 3.8% in April, which is the highest it’s been since May 2023. For anyone

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Tiffany Haddish’s Abs Are The Main Character On Her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

You read that right. The comedian’s hard work and self-belief led her to change her body and make the cut for the latest Swimsuit Edition. By Elizabeth Ayoola · Updated May 13, 2026 Tiffany Haddish is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to self-exploration. The comedian and actress is expanding her horizons all the way to Sports Illustrated. Haddish,

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As Jamaica loosened its politics-and-gangs ties, Haiti tightened them — maybe forever

WLRN Public Media | By Tim Padgett COMMENTARY To observe Haitian Flag Day on May 18, the members of Haiti’s political and business elite who’ve sponsored violent gangs could reflect on the possibly irreparable damage they’ve done. It was a spasm of heavily armed violence in the nation’s capital that killed more than 30 people, led

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The economic chilling effect of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Greg Rosalsky Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, Planet Money visited Little Village, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago. It felt oddly quiet for what was usually a bustling part of the city, almost like a ghost town. The Trump administration had signaled it was about to do big ICE raids there (and eventually did). Many in the community

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The Job Market Is Already Brutal. Now AI-Powered Job Scams Are Making It Even More Dangerous For Black Women

As layoffs, slow hiring, and economic uncertainty hit Black women hard, scammers are using fake recruiters, deepfakes, and polished job posts to steal personal information. By Kimberly Wilson · Updated May 12, 2026 The job hunt has always been a stress-inducing process. It’s a never-ending cycle of apply, get rejected, apply again, complete a task, get an interview,

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