In a devastating turn of events, at least four law enforcement officers lost their lives in a shooting incident while attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police Chief Johnny Jennings confirmed the tragic news during a press conference. Join us as we delve into the details of this heartbreaking event and explore the impact on the community and law enforcement agencies. Stay tuned for the latest updates and reactions.
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J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track.
J Cole Asks Kendrick Lamar , to Forgive Him for Diss Track.
BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized
for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar,
expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week.
BBC reports that rapper J. Cole has apologized
for releasing a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar,
expressing his regrets for releasing the song last week.
The song, '7 Minute Drill,' was Cole's reply
to Lamar's verse on Future and
Metro Boomin's 'Like That.'.
Cole recently spoke about the track
while performing at the Dreamville
Festival in North Carolina on April 7. .
I ain't gonna lie to
y'all the past two days
felt terrible. I damn
near had a relapse, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
Cole went on to praise Lamar's career,
calling him 'one of the greatest,' and expressing
hopes that the rapper didn't take offense.
And if he did, I got my
chin out. Take your best
shot, I'll take that on the chin, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
Cole promised that the track from his album,
'Might Delete Later,' will be removed
or updated on streaming services.
BBC reports that Cole said
he felt pressured to write
a comeback to Lamar. .
I was conflicted because...
I know how I feel about my
peers, these two [rappers]
that I've been blessed to
even stand beside... But
the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
I was conflicted because...
I know how I feel about my
peers, these two [rappers]
that I've been blessed to
even stand beside... But
the world want to see blood, J. Cole, Dreamville Festival performance, via Associated Press.
While speaking on stage,
Cole said that he tried to keep the tone of
the verse friendly, but ultimately the end result , "didn't sit right with my spirit."
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These 5 US Cities Have the , Fastest-Rising Home Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that five cities in the
United States saw home prices increase by more
than 8% between January 2023 and January 2024.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price
Index showed that all 20 cities analyzed had year-
over-year increases during the same period of time.
According to the report, , these are the five cities where , home prices grew the fastest:.
Chicago, IL, Home prices increased by 8%
year-over-year in the Windy City.
According to the latest Redfin data, the median sale price of a house in Chicago was $335,000 as of February 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to the same time last year.
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte saw home prices increase
by 8.1% year-over-year for 2024,
with the median home price at $399,995.
Detroit, MI, Motor City saw home prices jump 8.3%. The median sale price of a home was $83,000, a significant 15.3% increase compared to 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
Los Angeles, CA, The city's 8.6% hike ranked as the second-highest
price increase in the nation with the median home
price at $975,000, a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
San Diego, CA, San Diego registered a whopping 11.2%
price increase for 2023 with the median sale price
sitting at $940,000, a 10% year-over-year increase.
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Caitlyn Jenner has NO fear ... walking right into the middle of a massive, protest over the Gaza war and jawboning it with demonstrators. CJ was in D.C. to.. TMZ.com
Trader Joe’s Recalls Basil , After Reports of Salmonella Infections.
On April 17, the grocery chain
recalled Infinite Herbs organic basil.
The basil has been "linked to a dozen Salmonella infections in seven states," CNN reports. .
One person has been hospitalized.
The 2.5-ounce packages were sold in 29 states and Washington, D.C., from Feb. 1 through April 6. .
The CDC is advising consumers to dispose of any Infinite Herbs organic basil that was bought from Trader Joe's.
The agency also says to clean anything that the contaminated basil may have come in contact with. .
Investigators are trying to determine if any other products have been contaminated, CNN reports. .
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, the CDC says. .
Symptoms can develop anywhere between
6 hours and 6 days after consuming the bacteria.
Most people don't need treatment
and recover within 4 to 7 days. .
If your symptoms are severe, or if you experience diarrhea and dehydration for more than three days, the CDC recommends contacting your health care provider
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Homicide and Other Violent Crimes , Declining in Cities Across the US.
'The Guardian' reports that a recent crime analysis found that homicides in major cities across the United States are falling at , “one of the fastest rates of decline ever recorded.".
There’s just a ton of places that
you can point to that are showing
widespread, very positive trends, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
According to AH Datalytics' sample of nearly
200 cities, murder was down by 20.8% in 2024,
when compared to the same time in 2023.
Some cities, including Washington DC,
New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Milwaukee,
saw murder rates decline by over 30%.
Some cities, including Washington DC,
New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Milwaukee,
saw murder rates decline by over 30%.
The analysis is based on the FBI's Uniform Crime
Reporting program, which consists of data collected
by local law enforcement agencies across the nation.
While the FBI's 2023 report will not be audited or made
official until October, preliminary figures suggest
that murder rates significantly dropped in 2023. .
The latest data suggests that this
year's declines will continue at an even
faster clip, nearing pre-pandemic levels. .
'The Guardian' reports that the latest
data mirrors another drastic decline
in homicides during the 1990s.
Nationally, you’re seeing
a very similar situation to what
you saw in the mid-to-late 90s.
But it’s potentially even larger
in terms of the percentages
and numbers of the drops, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
The AH Datalytics data also found that nearly
all other violent crimes saw significant
declines in 2023 compared to 2022. .
The quarterly data in particular
suggests 2023 featured one of the
lowest rates of violent crime in the
United States in more than 50 years, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'
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The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has intensified its presence in this crucial maritime region, leading to heightened tensions, notably with the Philippines. This nation, among others in Southeast Asia, asserts territorial claims over portions of the sea adjacent to its shores. In response to a recent altercation near Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to Filipino soldiers and damage to vessels, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines declared Manila's intention to enact countermeasures against China. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States expressed shared concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) provocative actions in the South China Sea during the inaugural summit held in Washington, DC. This joint statement comes amid escalating tensions in the region.
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Over 500K Left Without Power , After Record-Breaking Winds , Hit the Central U.S. .
On December 15, powerful storms generated
record-breaking winds from the
Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes...
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