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The Hidden Conflict: A Look at Sacramento's City Manager

October 18, 2024

In Sacramento, the name Howard Chan, the city manager, keeps popping up in local politics. He's climbed to the highest-paid spot, but how he got there raises questions. Recently, the city council delayed voting on his raise, and a community member, Marbella Sala, spoke up. She thinks the council sho

technology

Google’s New Podcast Maker: A Closer Look at Illuminate

October 18, 2024

Google has introduced a new tool called Illuminate, designed to create podcasts with the help of AI. Unlike its predecessor, NotebookLM, Illuminate focuses solely on crafting podcasts. The tool is currently limited to a select few, with a waitlist for broader access. Illuminate uses Google’s Gemini

politics

Oklahoma's Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds: A Close Look

October 17, 2024

In Oklahoma, a recent investigation found that leaders were not careful with millions of dollars meant to help schools during the pandemic. This money was part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER). The investigation showed that the state didn't follow the rules and wasted about $

politics

Michelle Obama's Atlanta Rally: Boosting Youth and Minority Voter Turnout

October 16, 2024

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to lead a rally in Atlanta, just before the November 5 election. The event, hosted by her nonpartisan group When We All Vote, aims to energize young voters and voters of color. Atlanta was chosen for its diversity, with a significant Black population and growi

finance

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

October 16, 2024

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

opinion

Why Are Some Black Men Steering Clear of Politics?

October 16, 2024

Some researchers think Black men are leaning towards conservative ideas. But that's not the full story. Black men have always had varied political views. The real question is, how can we get more, especially young men, involved in politics? A recent study showed that almost half of Black people beli

finance

Big Money Manager BlackRock Hits New Heights

October 11, 2024

BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, just hit an incredible milestone: they now handle $11.5 trillion in assets. How did they get there? Well, in the past quarter alone, they attracted a whopping $221 billion from investors. This includes $97 billion pumped into exchange-traded funds a

business

CEO Tavares Steps Down in 2026; Stellantis Faces Industry Challenges

October 11, 2024

Stellantis, the multinational automaker, announced on Friday that its CEO, Carlos Tavares, will retire in early 2026. This decision comes amid what Tavares described as a "Darwinian period" in the global auto industry. The company has also been struggling with falling sales; in the third quarter of

sports

Portland Thorns FC GM Shifts to New Role in 2025

October 10, 2024

Portland Thorns FC's general manager, Karina LeBlanc, will step down from her role next year but will continue working with the club in a different capacity. The announcement comes after a tough season with a seven-game losing streak. LeBlanc, who is a former Canada and Thorns goalkeeper, will move

technology

Gemini Users Now Enjoy Imagen 3 for Image Creation

October 9, 2024

Great news for all Gemini users! You can now generate stunning images using Imagen 3. This feature was first introduced at Google's I/O 2024 event in May. Imagen 3 offers three key benefits: sharp image quality with detailed clarity and vibrant colors, lifelike visuals that bring realism to your ima