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A shift in the dating world is taking place. With diminished interest in dating apps and a recent boom in speed dating events. Young people are increasingly seeking out in-person events to meet partners, per a June report from event management platform Eventbrite. “This ongoing trend speaks to a broader societal shift where people are […]
The Redline Hotel, founded by Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton, is a new boutique hotel in Venice Beach that honors the area’s rich history and showcases Black entrepreneurial success. Venice Beach is iconic in American pop culture, often portrayed with white bikini-clad girls and buff dudes, but it has a significant history of Black contributions […]
The New York state Legislature has passed a bill aimed at protecting children from addictive social media feeds by allowing parents to block algorithm-suggested posts. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign the bill into law. The legislation, which addresses concerns about social media’s impact on children’s mental health, would prevent platforms from showing suggested […]
Looking for a job? Well, “ROC the Block” job fairs will be starting on Wednesday, June 12th at the Maplewood Rose Garden from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Businesses, recruiters, non-profits, and community organizations will be there, with some doing interviews on the spot. Can’t make it Wednesday,? Here’s the other ROC The Block job […]
Under new federal rules announced by the Biden administration, new vehicles sold in the U.S. will need to average about 38 miles per gallon (mpg) in real-world driving by 2031, up from about 29 mpg in 2024. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will require passenger cars to improve fuel economy by 2% annually […]
Excellus is proposing a 19.5% increase in premium rates for certain health plans in 2025. This proposed adjustment targets community-rated small group plans and individual plans, affecting about 11.5% of Excellus’ membership, or around 167,000 members across 39 counties in upstate New York. The rate increase request was filed with the Superintendent of the Department […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has unexpectedly paused New York’s congestion pricing plan, set to start June 30, citing economic concerns. The plan would have charged motorists up to $15 to enter Manhattan’s business district, aiming to reduce traffic and generate revenue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Hochul expressed concerns about the financial impact on working […]
Wegmans Food Markets has launched its Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack campaign to provide food for school-aged children during the summer months when they lack access to free or reduced-price school lunches. Running from June 5-19, the campaign allows customers to donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with all proceeds supporting local Feeding […]
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred last Saturday when the bison, defending its space, lifted her about a foot off the ground. The woman’s current condition is unknown, and an investigation is underway. Bison, though not typically aggressive, can be defensive and […]
Sam Forster, a Canadian-American writer, is facing severe backlash on social media for his unconventional research method used in his book “Seven Shoulders: Taxonomizing Racism in Modern America.” To gain a firsthand account of racism in the U.S., Forster disguised himself as a Black man and traveled across the country. Announcing the book’s release, Forster […]
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