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San Francisco as seen from the Golden Gate Bridge. Photo by Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz, via Wikimedia Commons San Francisco, California’s most urban county, is finally establishing a Farm Bureau, an agricultural support organization that has played a vital role in the economies of the state’s rural counties. State Treasurer Fiona Marr, who is running for lieutenant governor, announced the formation of the San Francisco Farm Bureau on Tuesday, an organization that will work to grow local agriculture and increase food security education in urban areas. California is one of the nation’s leading agricultural producers, and the new Farm Bureau…
On Monday, a new neon green banner reading “Kamala HQ” appeared on President Biden’s old campaign profile on the social media service X. Not only does this mark the official launch of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, but it also signals the campaign’s full embrace of her as an icon of Gen Z’s “Brat Summer.” The phrase refers to British pop star Charli XCX’s June album “BRAT,” evoking a summer of edgy fun, partying and the messiness of being a woman, including the complexities of jealousy and relationships. TikTok users first took notice of Harris before her campaign kicked off with…
US women’s national team star Tianna Davidson said teammate Corbin Albert’s anti-LGBTQ messages “impacted me personally” and that her peers at the Paris Olympics “learned a lot.” Albert came under fire in March for sharing anti-LGBTQ social media posts on TikTok.The 20-year-old had previously posted Christian sermons on the account about how homosexuality and “transgender feelings” are wrong – posts which resurfaced this week, sparking an outrage led by US soccer legend Megan Rapinoe.The retired player posted to his Instagram Story, calling on “those who try to hide behind ‘my beliefs'” to “wake up!”Davidson is openly gay and got engaged…
Big Ten Football Media Days are currently underway at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the festivities, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day joined the Big Ten Network crew on set to share his thoughts on the program as it prepares for fall camp. Ohio State is consistently ranked among the top in recruiting, which means the roster is loaded with talent. Day and his coaching staff also played a major role in the NCAA transfer portal this year, catching the attention of former Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer. Meyer called Ohio State’s 2024 roster the most talented…
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, black designers are gaining attention. When Issa Rae hosted the CFDA Fashion Awards (the first Black woman to do so), she stunned on the red carpet in a custom Pear Moss jumpsuit designed by Haitian-American fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond. As Zendaya evolved from Disney starlet to leading lady, Law Roach chose several outfits from Brooklyn-raised designer Romeo Hunt’s debut collection for her week-long press tour. Twitter erupted when Beyoncé was spotted carrying a white Telfar shopping bag while out to lunch in Brooklyn. It was also at this time that the Liberian-American designer’s popular…
Lea Michele reveals her must-have beauty products during pregnancy! The 37-year-old Glee and Funny Girl actress is currently pregnant with her second child with husband Zandy Reich, and she took to her Instagram Story to bare her belly and share the products she’s currently using. Keep reading to find out more… “Last night after I got Ever to bed, I did a quick 10-minute self-care routine,” Lee began. Check out the five products she used. Goop Beauty Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub Shampoo – $55 or $38 with a subscriptionLeah says: “My ‘all-purpose shower’ essentials include my favourite Goop scalp scrub.…
It’s 2024 and CNN can’t seem to accurately report on the pop culture trends that resonate with Americans under the age of 35. Yesterday, on his show “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the 55-year-old anchor mischaracterized presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ adoption of a meme that’s popular among young people online.He first steered the conversation towards what he called the Kamala Harris campaign’s “appeal to Gen Z.” He began: “Singer Charli XCX tweeted last night ‘Kamala is a brat,’ a reference to her album Brat.” So far so good. Then the first sign of trouble came: “Kamala has branded…
Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio’s journey from a difficult Appalachian childhood to becoming a senator and vice presidential candidate for former President Donald Trump has garnered much attention, but his contradictory stance on LGBTQ+ rights has also come under scrutiny. Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” includes an anecdote revealing his childhood belief that he was gay. Influenced by a pastor who condemned homosexuality, the young Vance feared he was destined for hell simply because he didn’t like girls and valued friendships with other boys.Vance’s grandmother, whom he affectionately referred to as “Mamaw” during his acceptance speech at the Republican National…
BENGALURU: Urban development, listed as one of the priorities in the Union Budget presented on Tuesday, was a mix of old and new proposals and several statements of intent.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, arguing that the current Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry policy is seven years old, has proposed formulating “transit-oriented development” plans for 14 large cities with populations of more than 3 million, as well as water supply, sewage treatment and solid waste management projects in 100 large cities.She reiterated Rs 1 lakh crore under PM Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban 2.0 to cater to the housing needs of 10 million…
Getting paid to post TikTok videos isn’t just for Gen Z anymore. The vast majority of people, from young to old, would consider a career as an influencer if the price was right. According to a study released by IZEA Worldwide, Inc., a technology, data and services company focused on the creator economy, approximately 54% of social media users aged 18 to 60+ are willing to try out seemingly glamorous jobs. According to a survey released by IZEA Worldwide, Inc., approximately 54% of social media users aged 18 to 60+ would like to quit their jobs to make a living…