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About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking
It’s not uncommon for buildings to sink a little during and soon after construction, but the scientists called their discovery surprising because some of the changes took place several years later. SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling…
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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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From cozy scarves to Taylor Swift merch: Top trends in small business holiday shopping
With a late Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season is five days shorter than last year, and owners of small retail shops say people have been quick to snap up holiday décor early, along with gifts for others and themselves.
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Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote “abortion pill reversal,” a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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Nearly 50 years ago, South Florida saw snow. Can it happen again?
On January 19, 1977, South Florida witnessed an extraordinary event: snow falling for the first time in recorded history.
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Tax relief, housing, and environment take center stage in Puerto Rico’s special legislative session
Governor Pierluisi stressed that the session will address essential areas such as critical infrastructure recovery, municipal concerns, and clarifications to recently passed laws.
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Jeanette Núñez could be the next governor of Florida. Here’s what you need to know
If Gov. Ron DeSantis is appointed to President-Elect Donald Trump’s new administration, Núñez would become Florida’s first Cuban-American and first female governor.
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Beyond the election: FAU Democrats work to rebuild trust and momentum
Democrats need to remind voters that they are the people’s party, and not the party of the coastal elite, students say. The 2024 election results delivered a decisive win for Republicans. Florida wasn’t the exception. Quickly after Donald J. Trump was elected as 47th president, many Democrats across the country wondered what went wrong and…
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What to know about the 8 bowl games happening in Florida this winter
Here’s what you need to know about the eight bowl games happening in Florida this winter, from memorable moments to 2024 ticket information.
