New Charter Schools Thrive In Harlem, But Some Parents Are Feeling Left Out

As of mid-December, FEMA shelled out $1.1 billion for Floridians who were victims of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, according to an agency spokesperson. It’s about the same amount the agency dispersed across Florida after Ian in 2022, which was the costliest hurricane in state history. Unlike two years ago, however, much of the damage this time was clustered in Tampa Bay, which bore the brunt of the three storms.  Combined, homeowners and renters in Hillsborough and Pinellas received $670 million from FEMA this year. And yet, how federal officials have distributed the record amount of aid varied, leaving those hit the hardest with vastly different perceptions of FEMA. For the full story, please visit miamiherald.com

MIAMI GARDENS — Zach Sieler is my choice for Dolphins MVP this season. There’s no reason to get creative about saying that. So I’ll just say that Sieler, the seventh-year defensive lineman, the gritty, self-made, pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps guy who lived in an RV (recreational vehicle) early in his career, is my clear choice for Dolphins MVP. Sieler, a Michigan native and dedicated outdoorsman, leads the team in sacks with 8.5. No one makes big plays in big games more frequently than Sieler, who leads the league’s No.

The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U. S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing.

Despite the growing number of AI chatbot voice modes, it's hard to ignore Gemini Live. Gemini is more widely available than some of its AI chatbot competitors, and speaking is also significantly easier. These factors, plus others, lead to better research and results.

Working from coffee shops has become my favorite way to stay productive. But if you’re planning to make a coffee shop your office, getting a few basics sorted first is essential. A single tech-related hiccup can ruin your productivity streak.