When should kids get a smartphone? A study links owning one before age 12 to health risks
By Kayla Yup, The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, won’t be letting his 9-year-old son…
Thoughts on Christmas Day, 2025 | Letters to the editor
The Christmas celebration may be a little more subdued this year, due to many concerns impacting our usual joy of the season. There’s widespread uncertainty…
These are the best and worst things about new account bonus offers
By Ruth Sarreal, NerdWallet Getting cash for opening a new bank account and meeting a few requirements can be an effortless money grab. But it…
These are the best and worst things about new account bonus offers
By Ruth Sarreal, NerdWallet Getting cash for opening a new bank account and meeting a few requirements can be an effortless money grab. But it…
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus | Editorial
One of the most famous letters to the editor ever published was written by an 8-year-old girl who had doubts about Santa Claus. She sought…
Fulks powers UCF to 85-80 win over FAU for 10th straight win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Themus Fulks had 24 points and 12 assists, Riley Kugel scored 18 points, and UCF rallied from a 14-point deficit…
Blue Bamboo founder Chris Cortez dies at 69
Two months after stepping down as head of the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts — the musicians’ haven he founded and passionately nurtured —…
Chris Perkins: Would Dolphins’ Zach Wilson really buy the N.Y. Jets if he won Powerball?
MIAMI GARDENS — The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing is $1.7 billion. To me, that’s “go” time. One of my favorite things to do…
Chris Perkins: Would Dolphins’ Zach Wilson really buy the N.Y. Jets if he won Powerball?
MIAMI GARDENS — The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing is $1.7 billion. To me, that’s “go” time. One of my favorite things to do…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically…







