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Opinion: Why people are fleeing blue cities for red states

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

There are a lot of us in the Northeastern media who properly spend a lot of time slamming the Republican Party for what a mess it has become. I have only one question: If we’re right, why are so many people leaving blue states so they can live in red ones?Between 2010 and 2020, the fastest-growing states were mostly red — places such as Texas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina. During the pandemic that trend accelerated, and once again, most of the big population-gaining states are governed by Republicans.If you go back further, you see decade after decade of migration toward the more conservative South. Brookings Institution demographer William Frey has noted that in 1920, the Northeast and the Midwest accounted for 60% of America’s population. A century later, the Sun Belt accounts for 62% of the nation’s population. These days, we are mostly a Sun Belt nation.Why are these red states growing so rapidly? The short answer is that they are more pro-business. In a ...

Cal State Long Beach student admits to taking photos of men in restrooms

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

A student at California State University Long Beach has admitted to taking hundreds of photos and videos of people in restrooms all over campus, police confirmed on Friday.The student, who is 22 years old, turned himself in on Feb. 21 shortly after a student learned he was being recorded while showering at CSULB’s Parkside North Dormitory and tried to confront him.The suspect initially ran away, but later returned to surrender, CSULB’s police chief told KTLA.Authorities say the suspect waived his Miranda rights and told police that he started recording people in restrooms, locker rooms, and other public areas where males were exposing their genitalia in 2015 for his own personal gratification.He currently faces two misdemeanor charges since police have only identified two victims so far, police said.

MC David J Launches New Single “GREEN LIGHT!” Off His EP GAH!

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

The latest offering from MC David J is causing quite a stir among hip hop fans worldwide.”GREEN LIGHT!” is a laid-back track with smooth lyrics that will have you kicking back and relaxing.MC David J’s love for music began at a young age, and his talent has only grown stronger over time. With influences like Dr. Dre, The Roots, and The Notorious B.I.G., it’s no surprise that his clever wordplay and smooth flow have captivated audiences across the globe.The Atlanta-based artist founded his own record label, CoCalmEntertainment, in 2015, which has helped him build a loyal fan base and navigate the music industry successfully.After the success of his previous single “Pull Up,” “GREEN LIGHT!” is quickly gaining momentum and attracting even more fans to his music. His EP GAH! is making waves on Spotify, and his fan base continues to grow with each passing dayTo stay updated on all the latest tour news, make sure to follow MC David J on his ...

The Future is Now: Oladele Eluwole and Titilayo Oyedele Discuss the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Business and Society

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

The future is here, and emerging technologies are rapidly changing the world we live in. In this interview, Oladele Eluwole and Titilayo Oyedele discuss the impact of emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, IoT, 5G, and the Metaverse on business and society.Interviewer: Good morning Oladele and Titilayo. Today, we would like to delve into the impact of emerging technologies on business and society. Let’s start with Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has been gaining significant traction in recent years. How do you see AI transforming businesses and industries?Oladele: AI has already been adopted in various industries to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency. As AI technology continues to advance, we can expect it to create even more opportunities for businesses. For instance, AI can help companies to personalize customer experiences, make better-informed decisions and predictions, and reduce operational costs.Titilayo: I agree with Oladele. AI has the poten...

Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker-author Frederick Marx Seeks to Reimagine Funeral Rites With New Film It’s Your Wonderful Life  

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

Across all cultures worldwide, funerals are an outpouring of emotion and tributes to the deceased. Family and friends often give touching eulogies, illustrating how the departed made a huge impact on their lives and how much they meant to them. These are also accompanied by often lavish rituals, which embody the family’s and community’s grief over the loss of a loved one.Multi-award nominated film producer, director, and author Frederick Marx says that, while funerals do serve a legitimate purpose in society, it could be of greater benefit if the community would also come together and honor a person while they were still alive. He proposes the holding of life-honoring ceremonies, where people close to someone who is terminally ill or of old age gather with them and speak about how they touched their lives and provide an opportunity to say goodbye.“This ceremony turns a funeral on its head. We shouldn’t wait to gather until after someone dies to speak wonderful thin...

It’s 4:20 Somewhere– Cannabis Culture Picks 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

For cannaisseurs, 4:20 p.m. can be a daily celebration – a moment to take a break, exhale (and inhale!) while letting go of the stresses of the day. Beyond the clock and onto the calendar, April 20 has become a party hearty “holiday” akin to Cinco de Mayo/St. Patty’s Day, and it’s just as fun to celebrate, whether you’re a regular toker or a once-a-year partaker. For all the ups and downs the industry has faced, weed brands continue to create and innovate. 4/20 is always a good time to explore what’s new and what’s still hot, especially here in California. Here are our 2023 Picks, divided into four 4-20 appropriate sections – 1) shops and experiences, 2) the bud itself,  3) accouterments and 4) lifestyle items –  all of which promise to keep cannabis culture growing in more ways than one.  (Urbn Leaf)1. What’s in StoreThe Sunset Strip is known for eye-popping billboards, great live music and comedy venues, and high-end shopping, but it was missing a pot shop until Urbn Leaf came to ...

Suspect and Cash App founder Bob Lee appear to have argued before the murder, documents show

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

Nima Momeni, the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee, appears to have gotten into an argument with him before Lee’s death, according to documents released by the San Francisco District Attorney’s office.A message from Momeni’s sister to Lee from sometime that evening showed the sister checking in on Lee after the disagreement. The text message, per the documents from the district attorney’s office, stated: “Just wanted to make sure your doing ok Cause I know nima came wayyyyyy down hard on you And thank you for being such a classy man handling it with class.”Momeni appeared in a San Francisco court earlier Friday for an arraignment that came one day after police announced his arrest. Momeni’s arraignment is set to continue on April 25. He will be held without bail in the meantime.When Momeni entered the courtroom, members of his family sitting in the front row held up heart signs with their hands. Momeni, who was not cuffed, ackn...

Bear who killed jogger gets stay of execution, though she’s a repeat offender

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

A bear who killed a jogger last week in Italy has been given a stay of execution – even though the animal had previously mauled people.The 17-year-old bear now will remain alive at least until May 11, after the tribunal in the city of Trento approved an ordinance sought by several wildlife protection agencies.The animal – officially JJ4, but commonly known as Gaia – fatally mauled 26-year-old Andrea Papi on April 5 in a nature reserve near Caldes, a town in Italy’s mountainous northeast corner. His body was found a day later, after his family reported him missing.DNA, including some found on a stick with which Papi apparently tried to defend himself, identified the bear as one who had attacked two hikers in the same area in June 2020. After that attack, her death had been ordered, but a court rescinded the order and declared that she should be monitored with a tracking device.The battery in that device died a few days before the attack on Papi.On April 12, Trento Governor Maurizio F...

Just days after mass shootings, NRA convention draws top GOP 2024 hopefuls

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

By WILL WEISSERT and TOM DAVIES (Associated Press)INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Last year it was Uvalde. Now it’s Nashville and Louisville. For the second year in a row, the National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention within days of mass shootings that shook the nation. The three-day gathering kicked off Friday with thousands of the organization’s most active members at Indianapolis’ convention center attracting a bevy of top Republican presidential candidates — enough that it could help shape the early part of next year’s GOP primary race.It illustrates the stark reality that such shootings have become enough of the fabric of American life that the NRA can no longer schedule around them. Nor does it really want to: The convention falls on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis that killed nine people.In brief remarks, NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre didn’t mention the recent mass shootings.“Gun-ha...

Bob Lee was confronted by accused killer about sister: court documents

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:55:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Just hours before tech mogul Bob Lee was brutally stabbed to death in San Francisco, a witness overheard a conversation between the Cash App founder and his accused killer, Nima Momeni, according to court documents obtained Friday by KRON4. Momeni wanted to know if Lee had done anything "inappropriate" with Momeni's younger sister, according to court documents. A possible motive behind Lee's shocking homicide was revealed in court documents filed by prosecutors in court Friday. Lee, 43, is a divorced father of two who made millions working in the Bay Area tech industry. Momeni, 38, is also a Bay Area-based tech executives. Prosecutors believe Momeni stabbed Lee in the chest three times around 2:30 a.m. on April 4, and left him in the street to die.Momeni was arrested at his Emeryville home, charged with murder, and booked into a San Francisco jail Thursday. To make sure Momeni remains behind bars without bail, prosecutors filed court documents Friday contain...