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According to a Gallup poll, 70% of LGBTQ+ adults say society has improved how they are treated in the past decade, but younger generations are more likely to report positive changes. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI July 26 (UPI) — Younger LGBTQ+ people are coming out nearly a decade earlier than older people and are experiencing greater social acceptance, according to a recent Gallup poll. The new findings, released Friday, come from an online survey conducted May 1-15 of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, as well as people who identify as non-heterosexual or a gender other than cisgender. advertisement…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers fentanyl to be the nation’s “greatest and most imminent drug threat.”According to the Utah News-Dispatch, Utah has already seized a record number of fentanyl pills this year.In 2023, the DEA and its local partners seized more than 664,000 fentanyl pills, setting a new annual record. By June of this year, that record had already been broken. In just six months, more than 774,000 pills were seized across the state.Lt. Brent Shelby of the Utah Highway Patrol said neither Summit nor Wasatch counties are major crime hubs, so they don’t typically see large seizures there.”Salt…
STONE HARBOR, N.J. (CBS) — A Jersey Shore theater program is offering kids a unique opportunity to perform on a professional stage this summer.After weeks of rehearsals, the Seven Mile Island Players will present their musical production of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center.Even before the show starts, work is going on non-stop behind the scenes, keeping the family-run theatre company busy in the lead-up to the big day. “It’s been a rollercoaster ride for sure,” said Charlie Casey, who plays the Beast. CBS News Philadelphia “When you do theater, you have more people to…
Lone worker safety is a growing concern this summer Here are some of the latest trends to watch this summer when it comes to lone worker safety. Jen HandleyJuly 26, 2024 Working in the heat is dangerous. Not only can it be life-threatening, but heat in the workplace can pose somewhat complex hazards, affecting people of different fitness levels who may not know if they are staying hydrated enough while performing different tasks during the hot summer months. This risk and danger for employees is even greater when they are working alone in an environment where help is not easily…
Fly Me to the Moon is a space-age romantic comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. At this point in cinematic history, there are nearly as many space-themed movies as there are stars in the galaxy. From The Martian to Interstellar to Galaxy Quest, space has always been central to audiences’ attention in sci-fi storytelling. But Fly Me to the Moon strays from standard space movie protocol by taking place almost entirely on Earth; it’s more of a down-to-earth romance than a tale of hard science or space exploration. When I first heard about the concept for Fly Me to…
Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day The future site of The Mirage, 10950 W. Good Hope Road. Photo taken in January 2023 by Sophie Borich. The owner of Indian Village Restaurant plans to use nearly 30 years of industry experience to launch an ambitious new project on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Apeksa Patel and her husband, Vijay, are preparing to open IVR Bar, a fusion-focused restaurant, at 10950 W. Good Hope Rd. With 7,730 square feet of space and a large outdoor patio, the location formerly housed Point Burger Bar. Apexa said its IVR (International Variety Restaurant)…
Hayley Welch, a rising star in the digital content industry, has officially joined Fanfix, a subscription-based platform tailored for creators of Gen Z. The announcement comes just a month after Welch garnered widespread attention after making a splash on social media at CMA Fest. Boasting a community of over 15 million users and thousands of creators, Fanfix is known for its focus on brand-safe content. The platform is designed to enable creators to monetize their work through various revenue streams, including monthly subscriptions, direct messages, tips, unlocked content, and livestreams. Unlike other platforms, Fanfix maintains a strict policy against nudity…
The Paristown Preservation Trust wants to build a $249 million mixed-use project on more than 11 acres of abandoned land near downtown Louisville.Louisville’s city government owns much of the land and has been negotiating for years with developers to revitalize the site of the Paristown Point neighborhood that was vacated in 2016. Now the city government is proposing to create a tax incremental financing (TIF) district for the land.Through the TIF, the Paristown Preservation Trust would recoup 80% of the property tax revenue on the site above its base tax assessment value, a mechanism intended to give developers an incentive…
image: The Ecological Society of America’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held August 4-9 in Long Beach, California. Media are invited to apply for free press registration. Show more Credit: Ecological Society of America Interest in urban ecology is growing rapidly as cities expand and there is an ever-increasing need to understand urban ecosystems. The Ecological Society of America’s annual meeting, taking place August 4-9 in Long Beach, California, will feature a variety of talks and poster presentations on this dynamic field. Researchers from around the world will present their latest findings on how urban environments affect biodiversity, ecosystem services…
In this month’s Eye on ESI, Maribel Rivera, ACEDS’ vice president of strategy and client engagement, and I discussed some emerging trends and predictions identified this June for job seekers and employers in the current eDiscovery industry. First, it’s important to point out that the free 2024 eDiscovery Jobs Report remains available on the TRU website. While ESI data changes monthly, the information in this report is timely and relevant. It’s a great resource, especially for hiring managers looking for job market endorsements and data points to help them secure hiring budgets or resolve hiring roadblocks. The webinar introduced a…