Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Orem, Utah – September 10, 2025--In a devastating blow to the conservative movement, Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a leading voice for American conservatism, was assassinated today during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was struck by a sniper's bullet in the neck while addressing a crowd of approximately 3,000 students and supporters as part of his "American Comeback Tour." The attack, described by Utah Governor Spencer Cox a...
In a bizarre turn of events that left children in tears and parents in disbelief, a man dressed as Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved mascot of the family entertainment chain, was arrested at an Orlando location on July 3, 2025, for allegedly stealing a customer's credit card. The incident, captured on newly released bodycam footage, has sparked outrage and raised questions about security at the popular pizza and arcade chain. The drama unfolded at the Chuck E. Cheese on...
The California housing market is showing signs of a significant slowdown, with home sales plunging to their lowest level in 17 months. According to data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR), May 2025 saw 254,190 single-family homes sold, marking a 4% year-over-year decline-the largest drop since December 2023. This persistent downturn, coupled with a 37% drop from the pandemic peak and a 25% decline from the long-term average, has sparked concerns about a potentia...
MALIBU, Calif. — A harrowing carjacking and kidnapping incident involving three young children culminated in a multi-vehicle crash on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) near Kanan Dume Road in Malibu on Friday, August 29, 2025, leaving the children and two adults injured. The suspect, who fled the scene on foot, was apprehended by authorities after a dramatic pursuit. The incident began around 6:40 p.m. at a 7-Eleven convenience store on the 5100 block of East Olympic Boulevard in Ea...
**Kansas City, MO – November 3, 2025** – Pop icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on November 2, 2025, in a heartfelt Instagram post that sent fans into a frenzy. The couple, both 35, shared a series of intimate photos from a candlelit garden proposal, captioned with a cheeky reference to their public personas: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher said yes 🧨.” Set to Swift’s song “So High School” from her *The Torture...
London, UK – August 27, 2025, 06:45 PM PDT** – As the United Kingdom grapples with the resurfacing of the grooming gang scandal, political analysts are warning that Nigel Farage's Reform UK party could see its support double in the coming months if public outrage over the issue intensifies. With no general election scheduled until 2029, current polling trends suggest a seismic shift could be brewing, potentially threatening Labour's grip on power and splitting the conservative...
Minneapolis, MN – August 27, 2025, 1:15 PM PDT** – The individual responsible for the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School during morning Mass has been identified as Robin Westman, a 23-year-old man from suburban Minneapolis who legally transitioned to identify as transgender. The attack, which claimed the lives of two children aged 8 and 10 and injured 17 others, including 14 children, has sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a federal inv...
Minneapolis, MN – August 27, 2025, 12:39 PM PDT – In a rare moment of accountability, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party has yanked its endorsement from far-left state Sen. Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis mayoral race, exposing the incompetence and potential corruption festering within the progressive machine. The decision, announced August 21, comes after a botched electronic voting system during the July 19 convention handed Fateh a dubious victory-only for the...
The most dangerous roads on Labor Day Weekend If Labor Day weekend is anything like last year, more than half of all Americans will travel over the holiday weekend. Drivers should be diligent when hitting the road, as the holiday is one of the most dangerous days of the year for driving. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researchers at TruckInfo.net discovered a few worrying trends for Labor Day drivers. Drunk driving is a major issue over Lab...
Does a seatbelt ticket affect insurance? Seatbelt laws exist to keep drivers and passengers safe. While wearing a seatbelt is second nature for many, there are still times when people forget, or in rare cases, choose not to buckle up. In most states, failing to wear a seatbelt can result in a ticket. But beyond the fine itself, many drivers wonder if a seatbelt ticket will also raise their car insurance quotes. The answer depends on a few factors, including the type of...
SANTA MONICA, CA – August 22, 2025 – Santa Monica Police Chief Ramon Batista has announced his resignation, effective immediately, after serving as the city's top law enforcement officer since 2020. The announcement was made public during a brief press conference at City Hall on Friday afternoon, leaving city officials and residents reflecting on his tenure and the future of the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD). Following in the tradition of other recent police chi...
Looking very much like a trailer park denizen, singer Britney Spears posted another incomprehensible video on Instagram Monday. "Cause we both know where i'm about to go! Know very well!" she sings, then says something truly indistinguishable in a low gravely voice. "Because I know what he knows. And I'm spiteful". Then in her normal voice, "I can't sing songs," she says. the video may be seen at https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNgZoIvAwBm/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet...
Gun Violence in this Midwestern city isn’t abating. Its leaders halted programs that could help. Just after midnight on July 5, on the heels of Independence Day fireworks, downtown Fort Wayne was crowded with lingering teenagers. Just around the corner from the city’s police headquarters, two groups of teens at Promenade Park ran into each other, started shouting, and soon, gunfire erupted. All told, four teens between 15 and 18 years old were shot; Si’Montre Anthony Molar...
States with the highest and lowest property taxes As you may well know, paying property taxes is one of the more frustrating parts of home ownership. Whether you’re a homeowner, a real estate investor, a landlord with many units, or a retiree, recurring property taxes may feel like an endless strain on your wallet. However, property taxes play an essential role in the community and can vary significantly from state to state, with some states pushing taxes to the threshold w...
1 of the most prestigious area codes in America: Where three digits signal status In the digital age, a phone number is more than just a way to connect — it’s a reflection of where you come from, who you are, and sometimes, what you’ve achieved. Certain area codes have become status symbols, signaling affluence, influence, and regional pride. Whether it’s a Manhattan 212 number or a Beverly Hills 310 number, these codes carry weight. In this story, Spokeo explores 10 of the...
Where cash is king: States with the most all-cash home sales How common are all-cash home sales? The mortgage process hasn’t gotten any faster, but buyers in some markets have, HouseCashin reports. Some 27% of all real estate transactions are all-cash deals, according to an analysis of ATTOM data by New American Funding. That means when a homeowner is ready to sell, the buyer doesn’t always need a mortgage preapproval, but rather just wire transfer details, an escrow acc...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for a mid-decade redistricting plan to redraw the state's congressional maps, aiming to secure five additional Democratic seats in the U.S. House for the 2026 midterms. This move is a direct response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas, where lawmakers are attempting to add five GOP-favorable seats. Newsom's proposal involves a temporary shift from California's independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, established...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Playboy Inc. announced on August 13, 2025, that it is moving its global corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach, Florida, marking a strategic shift for the iconic lifestyle brand. "The relocation to the luxurious RIVANI Miami Beach office complex aims to align Playboy with one of the nation's most vibrant and business-friendly cities," said the company in a press release. The move is part of Playboy's broader transformation strategy, which...
16: Multiple units of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were dispatched Sunday afternoon to the Pirnia Law Firm in Los Angeles following a report of a suspect breaking into the office and barricading himself inside. The incident, which began around midday, has prompted a significant police response, raising concerns among local residents and businesses as authorities work to resolve the situation. The Pirnia Law Firm, a well-known personal injury law practice with...
A town ‘built by industry’ adjusts to life as the liquefied natural gas capital of Canada For the past few months, the buzz in the small coastal community of Kitimat, B.C., has been all about the flares. LNG Canada, the newly completed gas liquefaction and export plant, began firing up its smokestack last fall, lighting the skies with a flame that got as tall as 90 metres at one point. That’s roughly the equivalent of four 18-wheeler trucks, stacked end-to-end on top of each o...
What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash Until a few years ago, the town of Plympton, Massachusetts, was quite literally throwing away money. People were producing so much trash that it was threatening to put the municipal transfer station out of business. Under the town’s system, residents would buy a $240 sticker for their cars that allowed them yearlong access to the dump, where they could dispose of as much garbage as they wished. But the sheer vo...
Santa Monica residents were left outraged this weekend after a taxpayer-funded event August 9th at the Annenberg Community Beach House promoted radical ideologies, including anti-Semitic literature and calls for violent insurrection, under the guise of an inclusive "Queer Surf Art Splash." The event, held Saturday night at the historic beachfront facility, has sparked a firestorm of criticism from local conservatives who argue that public funds are being misused to advance a...
August 7, 2025 – After 33 years of spreading joy with her infectious smile and legendary charm, Kadi Cole is bidding farewell to her beloved role at See's Candies on 1227 Wilshire Boulevard. Today marks her final day at the iconic candy shop, where she has been a fixture since arriving from Sierra Leone in 1992. Kadi's journey began when she stepped into the quaint, white-walled shop, inspired by the original See's Candies founded in Los Angeles in 1921. Hired on the spot f...
A sea of students in pink and white surf hats piled into the Santa Monica City Hall council meeting on a Tuesday afternoon, all unified on one front: our ocean. Surfers Who Serve is a student-led initiative composed of teens from across school districts who are deeply concerned about the safety and future of Santa Monica Bay. Teal Greene, co-founder of Surfers Who Serve, says they "don't want to inherit a polluted problem." Instead, they want to address the issue head-on....
7/31/25, SANTA MONICA, CA - In a heated special meeting of the Santa Monica City Council on Tuesday night, Mayor Lana Negrete stood alone in opposition to a 6-1 vote to remove all six city-appointed members of the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) Board. The decision, which critics have labeled politically motivated, has sparked controversy over the council's motives and raised questions about whether the board's push to address crime and homelessness downtown played a role...
