Tag: grows

More Households Are Opting for Cheaper Alternatives as Cord-Cutting Grows

The Shift from Cable to Streaming For quite some time, cable was the go-to option for watching TV in American homes. Now, it seems like people have finally realized they have better choices—like packages with loads of channels that, honestly, most of us can’t even watch all at once. The idea of cutting the cord […]

California Matches Top Spot for Poverty as Newsom 2028 Speculation Grows

California and Louisiana Share Highest Poverty Rate in 2024 California finds itself tied with Louisiana for the highest poverty rate in the nation at 17.7%, according to a recent analysis by the California Budget and Policy Center. This report, based on updated census data, suggests that the situation has seen “specific improvements from 2023.” Despite […]

Fire in Arizona grows quickly to 1,170 hectares (2,900 acres)

Blythe Fire Update The Blythe Fire started on May 7, just about 4.8 km (3 miles) west of Pima, along US-70 in Graham County, Arizona. Initially, it covered around 65 ha (160 acres), and by May 8, 80% was contained. However, on May 9, strong winds caused it to spread quickly. As of now, containment […]

Outrage Grows Over California’s Decision to End Funding for Legal Fees of Criminal Immigrants

California’s New Immigration Legal Aid Restrictions Spark Controversy California has recently taken a stance against illegal immigration by limiting taxpayer-funded legal assistance in such cases, which has drawn criticism from various activist groups across the state. Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, enacted this measure as part of the 2025 budget on February 7th. The legislation […]

Alabama grows its well-regarded First Class Pre-K program by adding 58 new classrooms

Expansion of Pre-K Classrooms in Alabama Last Friday, Governor Ivey announced the addition of 58 new first-class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year. This initiative continues the state’s effort to expand its nationally acclaimed programs in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. With these new additions, the total number of first-class […]

Wildfire close to the Grand Canyon grows nearly twenty times larger in just 24 hours

Significant Fire Growth Near Grand Canyon A fire near the Grand Canyon, named the White Sage fire, has drastically increased in size—nearly 20 times larger in just 24 hours. Located in Jacobreak, Arizona, roughly 650 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, the blaze has surged from 1,000 acres to approximately 20,000 acres, as noted on government […]

Brasfield & Gorrie grows Birmingham headquarters with an $18.9 million project and creates many new jobs

Birmingham’s Local Company Expands with New Headquarters Birmingham’s Lakeview district is seeing a significant addition with the new three-storey, 28,500-square-foot expansion of a local headquarters. This $18.9 million investment underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to its hometown, dating back to its founding in 1964. They’ve earned a reputation for delivering construction projects that often exceed […]