Ray J Arrested On Criminal Threat Charge After Alleged Gun Incident Caught On Live Video
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Rapper and television personality Ray J (born William Ray Norwood Jr.) was arrested early Thanksgiving morning on a charge of making a criminal threat, with bail set at $50,000, following a volatile domestic incident reportedly captured live on social media video.
Law enforcement sources confirmed to TMZ that the entertainer is currently in custody at a Los Angeles-area jail. The arrest followed a distress call placed to authorities around 4:00 a.m. local time regarding a possible domestic violence incident involving threats at a residence in Porter Ranch.
Livestream Captures Alleged Threats
The chaos erupted when Ray J went live on a social media platform from inside his home, immediately launching into a rant about having the “worst Thanksgiving” and claiming threats were being made against him and attempts were being made to take his children.
The situation escalated dramatically when Ray J allegedly pulled a handgun off a table, loaded it, and threatened violence against anyone approaching his door.
The confrontation intensified when his estranged wife, Princess Love, entered the frame, stating she was taking their children. Princess Love, appearing to hold their daughter Melody, repeatedly accused Ray J of pointing the weapon at them. She then confronted him, labeling him a “woman abuser.”
Explicit Threats and Child Distress
A man and another woman subsequently entered the home, leading to an explosion of confrontation. The man challenged Ray J, who allegedly snapped, “I’ll shoot the f*** out of you.”
The video then shifted, leaving only audio rolling, during which Ray J was reportedly heard shouting explicit death threats: “I’ll kill you,” followed by, “Get out of my house before I shoot you right now. I got a gun on me.”
A child’s crying punctuated the escalating audio. As police sirens approached in the background, the audio indicated officers were arriving and securing the scene.
Princess Love was reportedly heard speaking to an officer, attempting to explain the sequence of events, including the comment: “My son told me there was a gun on the table.”
Officers arrived, cleared the residence, and took the suspect into custody.
PILOTS SHOWERED WITH GLASS: NTSB Report Links United 737 Strike To Rogue Weather Balloon
United Airlines flight 1093, carrying 111 occupants, diverted safely to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) after the strike, which preliminary data suggests may have involved a high-altitude weather balloon.
A United Airlines Boeing 737-8 en route from Denver to Los Angeles sustained damage, and its captain suffered minor injuries after the aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision with an unknown object while cruising over Utah, according to a Nov. 20 report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incident occurred on Oct.16, 2025, at 6:43 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
United Airlines flight 1093, carrying 111 occupants, diverted safely to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) after the strike, which preliminary data suggests may have involved a high-altitude weather balloon.
NTSB issues the preliminary report for its ongoing investigation of the Oct. 16 incident in which a United Airlines Boeing 737-8 struck an object while in cruise flight near Moab, Utah. Download the report PDF: https://t.co/9tJEIJA61Jpic.twitter.com/KMuoOxl4Fs
The collision occurred as the aircraft, registration N17327, was established in cruise flight at a pressure altitude of 36,000 feet. The captain reported seeing an object distant on the horizon moments before a significant impact, and a loud bang occurred at the first officer’s forward windshield.
The impact immediately shattered the windshield, showering both pilots with glass. The captain sustained multiple superficial lacerations to his right arm, though the first officer was uninjured. The remaining 109 passengers and two flight attendants onboard were also unharmed.
Following the event, the flight crew quickly initiated a descent, transferred pilot duties, and addressed an illuminated window overheat light per checklist procedures. The captain, after self-administering first aid for his wounds, resumed pilot flying duties for an uneventful ILS approach and landing at SLC.
Investigation Focuses on Weather Balloon
Federal investigators quickly requested data on weather balloons, other aircraft, and any known reentry objects that may have been in the collision area. The investigation has zeroed in on a Global Sounding Balloon (GSB) operated by WindBorne Systems Inc.
WindBorne reported losing contact with one of their unmanned free balloons, launched from Spokane, Washington, that was in the vicinity of the airliner at the time of the accident. The GSB ceased communication between 6:36:16 and 6:43:36 a.m. MDT, with its last reported altitude at 35,936 feet, oscillating within the airliner’s flight level.
The flight data recorder revealed that at the time of the collision, the 737’s track was to the southwest at a pressure altitude of 36,002 feet and a groundspeed of 395 knots, placing it in the same airspace as the last reported GSB location.
Design and Integrity of Impacted Components
WindBorne describes the GSB as a lightweight, long-duration weather platform made primarily of thin, low-tensile-strength plastic film, filled with silica ballast to minimize damage upon impact. No large metal structural elements are employed.
The damaged windshield of the Boeing 737, manufactured by PPG Aerospace, is a composite design intended to withstand significant flight loads and is certified to endure the impact of a four-pound bird without penetration. The glass is composed of multiple layers, including a structural inner pane and a non-structural outer pane. The damaged windshield has been removed and sent to the NTSB Materials Lab in Washington, D.C., for detailed examination, along with the flight data and cockpit voice recorders.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has invited all qualified parties, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), WindBorne Systems, Boeing, and United Airlines, to participate in the ongoing investigation.
Statue Of ‘Remarkable And Brave’ Black Woman Who Escaped Slavery Unveiled In England
A Northern England town is honoring the Black woman who escaped slavery in the U.S. and settled there in the 1830s.
A statue honoring the “remarkable and brave” woman who escaped slavery in the U.S. has been unveiled in the Northern England town where she found her freedom.
On Nov. 20, a statue of Mary Ann Macham was unveiled at the top of the Riverside Embankment Walkway, overlooking the sea close to where she once lived in North Shields, England, BBC reports. Designed by Keith Barrett, the bronze figure stands as a testament to Macham’s resilience and to Britain’s often-overlooked Black history.
“The story was so amazing I just thought we’ve got to share this more widely,” said Steph Towns, a teacher who came across Macham’s story with her grandmother while they were researching Britain’s role in slavery. “She was just such a remarkable and brave woman.”
“I saw a picture of Mary Ann and, well, that really led us down quite a bit of a trail,” Towns said.
Mary Ann Macham, born in Middlesex County, Virginia, in May 1802, escaped enslavement and torture after weeks hiding in the woods and stowing away on a ship, eventually arriving in North Shields in the early 1830s. A Quaker family took her in, she married a local man, and lived in the town until her death at age 91.
Her account of the escape was recorded by the Spence family, who helped her upon arrival. Years later, Towns discovered her story and shared it on Facebook, catching the attention of Nina Brown, a trustee at North Shields’ Old Low Light Heritage Centre. This led to an exhibition centered on Macham’s story and the placement of a headstone on her previously unmarked grave in Preston Cemetery.
A statue inspired by her life was commissioned by North Tyneside Council, with sculptor Keith Barrett taking great pride in the project as a North Shields native.
“I am very pleased to have been allowed to create this sculpture celebrating the life of Mary Ann Macham,” Barrett said. “It has been particularly important to me because North Shields is my home town, and I feel honoured to be able to mark the bravery and insistence on freedom shown by Mary Ann, and the compassion and support for human rights and justice displayed by the Quaker community in North Shields, and all those towns people who enabled her to settle and marry, and live out the rest of her life in safety and freedom.”
Ex-Broncos Star Sammy Winder Explores His Passion As A ‘Bulldozer Man’
At age 66, Winder a former two-time Pro Bowler actively pursues his childhood dream.
Decades after retiring as one of the Denver Broncos’ most productive running backs, Sammy Winder is now a bulldozer operator on Mississippi construction sites.
At age 66, Winder, a former two-time Pro Bowler, actively pursues his childhood dream. He works 50 hours a week as a self-proclaimed “bulldozer man.”
After retiring from the NFL, Winder founded Winder Construction. The company specialized in preparing sites for new home construction in the Jackson area. He would operate the business for approximately two decades. Unfortunately, the economy in 2009 and 2010 slowed his progress. The slow work prompted Winder to pivot, spending 10 years managing local garbage companies.
A man of action, Winder grew restless in managerial roles. Two years ago, Winder returned to his childhood fascination. He currently assists longtime friend Steve Chisholm, owner of Steve Chisholm LLC, in preparing sites for residential development.
“I’m having the time of my life,” Winder told the Denver Gazette.
Denver Gazette visits with ex-#Broncos star RB Sammy Winder in native Mississippi He’s 66 & economically stable but loves working 50 hours a week at construction sites “I’m a bulldozer man.” Winder grew up poor while dreaming of one day riding a bulldozerhttps://t.co/r2Z80D4hQW
Winder grew up poor as the son of a sharecropper. He tells the outlet that construction machinery was a fascination during his youth. He realized his ambition after earning financial stability through his professional football career.
“After playing for the Broncos and getting a little money, I went out and got me a bulldozer and an excavator,” Winder stated.
Winder’s dedication to his work surprises those who encounter him on construction sites. Yet he is committed to hard work, logging 50 or more hours per week.
Drafted by the Broncos in 1982, Winder became a central figure in the team’s offense, eventually ranking third in franchise history. He earned three Pro Bowl placements during his career and secured a spot on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Winder led the Broncos to three AFC Championship wins.
Today, Winder channels the same dedication he applied on the field into clearing the landscape for new homes.
Mielle Becomes First Official Textured-Hair Care Partner of the NFL
Women now make up half of the NFL fanbase. This has forged a “culture-driving force” between both the league and the brand loved by millions of women, Mielle executives said.
Mielle, the Black-founded and woman-led haircare brand, just announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the National Football League (NFL).
According to a news release obtained by BLACK ENTERPRISE, women now make up half of the NFL fanbase. This has forged a “culture-driving force” between both the league and women.
“The NFL is excited to have Mielle, a brand that is committed to performance, community, and empowering fans and athletes, lean into the NFL partnership,” Tracie Rodburg, SVP Global Partnerships for the NFL, said in a statement. “This partnership aligns with the league’s mission to build lasting connections within our communities nationwide and celebrate the self-expression of our players and fans.”
This ‘Partnership Reinforces That Textured Hair Isn’t A Niche,’ Mielle President Says
Founded in 2014 by CEO Monique Rodriguez, Mielle is the fastest-growing Black-founded and women-led global beauty brand. The brand emphasizes incorporating healthier ingredients and a “root to results” approach. It was acquired by Procter & Gamble (P&G) in January 2023, and it now operates as an independent subsidiary of P&G Beauty.
People from all diverse ethnic backgrounds can use Mielle’s beauty product collection, as the designers created products for all hair types. Consumers can find Mielle in more than 100,000 stores nationwide, including CVS, Sally Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens, and Walmart.
Mielle’s team says the partnership will give Mielle a powerful platform to prove that its “high-performing ingredients” and products protect curls and coils. This is especially significant for athletes with textured hair. Many experience sweat and friction under their helmets, ultimately leading to dryness, breakage, and frizz.
“This partnership reinforces that textured hair isn’t a niche, it’s central to the culture, the preparation, and the game-day experience,” said Omar Goff, President of Mielle. “Together, we’re creating possibilities and expanding access with textured hair fans around the world through one of the most powerful ecosystems in sports and media.”
The announcement of the partnership is now supported by a social-first campaign, including the viral “Passing the Phone” video moment. The video features talents across the league: from players, executives, agents, players’ families, and on-air talent, who are celebrating how men and women show up on and off the field.
The "Genesis Mission" Executive Order draws a direct analogy to the Manhattan Project to convey the urgency, national scope, and ambition of the new AI initiative.
President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order on Nov. 24, officially launching the “Genesis Mission,” a dedicated, coordinated national initiative to secure global technological supremacy by accelerating the application of artificial intelligence to scientific discovery.
The order frames the effort as a “historic national effort, comparable in urgency and ambition to the Manhattan Project” that will leverage decades of federal scientific investment to solve “the most challenging problems of this century.”
The mandate designates the Department of Energy (DOE) as the lead agency, tasking the Secretary of Energy with establishing and operating the American Science and Security Platform (Platform)—a secure, integrated AI infrastructure designed to harness the world’s most extensive collection of federal scientific datasets.
AI Acceleration as a National Security Imperative
The Genesis Mission seeks to create scientific foundation models and AI agents capable of testing new hypotheses, automating research workflows, and dramatically accelerating breakthroughs across critical national domains.
The President asserts the mission will “strengthen national security, secure energy dominance, enhance workforce productivity, and multiply the return on taxpayer investment into research and development.”
Priority areas identified for the mission include advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear fission and fusion energy, quantum information science, and semiconductors and microelectronics.
The DOE Secretary is mandated to integrate federal resources, including DOE national laboratory supercomputers and secure cloud-based computing environments, into the unified Platform. This infrastructure is intended to serve as the core resource for model training, simulation, and inference across the interagency effort.
The Secretary is also directed to establish formal mechanisms for collaboration with external entities possessing advanced AI capabilities, including through standardized partnership frameworks, user facility partnerships, and clear policies for the commercialization of intellectual property developed under the mission.
A crucial and challenging component of the mission is data integration. Within 120 days of the order’s issuance, the Secretary must identify initial data assets and develop a plan for securely incorporating datasets from federally funded research, academia, and approved private-sector partners. Given the national security implications, the Platform must adhere to strict security requirements, including classification and supply chain security standards.
The order tasks the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST) with providing general leadership and coordination through the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). To maximize national engagement, the Executive Order emphasizes the need for broad collaboration. The APST and the Secretary are mandated to establish competitive programs for research fellowships, internships, and apprenticeships focused on AI-enabled science, with placements at DOE national laboratories to provide hands-on training and access to the Platform.
The “Genesis Mission” Executive Order draws a direct analogy to the Manhattan Project to convey the urgency, national scope, and ambition of the new AI initiative.
What Was The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was the unprecedented, top-secret research and development program undertaken by the United States government during World War II to develop the world’s first atomic weapons.
It was a vast, Anglo-American effort that was spurred by fears that Nazi Germany was pursuing similar nuclear capabilities.
It brought together scientific expertise, industrial production, and military coordination, employing nearly 130,000 people at its peak and involving dozens of sites across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It cost approximately $2.2 billion (equivalent to about $28 billion in 2024).
The project achieved its monumental goal—developing an entirely new industry and a usable weapon—in an unusually compressed timescale, with most major activity taking place between 1942 and 1945.
The project successfully produced the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in August 1945, helping to bring an end to World War II. It ushered in the nuclear age, laid the foundation for the Department of Energy (DOE) and its national laboratories, and became the organizational model for American “big science” achievements in the latter half of the 20th century.
The mission faces an aggressive timeline, requiring the DOE to demonstrate an initial operating capability of the Platform for at least one of the identified national science and technology challenges within 270 days, subject to available appropriations.
Judge Is Ready To Force Sale Of Nicki Minaj’s $20 Million Property To Pay Off Debt From Default Judgment
The rapper and her husband are on the hook for $503,318.02 resulting from a dispute with a security guard in 2019
After not paying a default judgment of $500,000 due to a dispute with a security guard, a judge has threatened to order a $20 million Hidden Hills mansion owned by Nicki Minaj to be sold so the guard can be paid for an assault by the recording artist and her husband.
According to Rolling Stone, a Los Angeles judge is giving the Queens-bred artist another opportunity as another court date is scheduled for Jan. 22, 2026. At the next hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cindy Pánuco is requesting that a statement from Bank of America showing what Minaj has paid on the $13.3 million mortgage on the property. Once she receives that statement, she will be ready to proceed with the home sale.
“My tentative is to grant this,” she said at a hearing. “I just want to make sure we’re getting it right.”
Thomas Weidenmuller, who was awarded the judgment when neither Minaj nor her husband, Kenneth Petty, showed up in court to answer the accusations, requested this latest action after stating that other collection measures had not worked. The couple has yet to respond to all efforts to collect the judgment against them. He says seven “potential garnishees” claimed they did “not have any accounts payable to Minaj or otherwise failed to respond at all.”
“There is no doubt that the sale of the dwelling would satisfy the entire judgment, with millions to spare,” it states on the legal paperwork. “Although it is regrettable that the extraordinary measure of forcing the sale of Minaj’s dwelling is required, that result is entirely the product of her intransigence in not making payment.”
TMZ reported last year that the couple must pay $503,318.02 resulting from a dispute that turned into an alleged physical assault on Weidenmuller at one of the rapper’s concerts in Germany. A default judgment was entered after neither defendant showed up on Friday, March 22, 2024.
The lawsuit was filed after Weidenmuller, who was on duty for Minaj’s concert in Frankfurt in 2019, claimed that Petty struck him in the face, breaking his jaw, after a dispute his wife had with a security guard working under him. Weidenmuller stated that the “Anaconda” rapper was arguing with one of his guards, and when he tried to settle the dispute, she allegedly threw a shoe at him. The shoe did not strike him.
Weidenmuller alleges that Petty’s action caused him to suffer, and he had to have eight different surgeries to fix the injury done to his face.
10 Black Movies To Watch With The Fam On Thanksgiving Day
Folks can count on gathering around the TV during the holiday
The Thanksgiving holiday has always been about more than just breaking bread over a twisted American history. The holiday focus is really about being in community with loved ones while building connections and lasting memories.
One thing folks can count on during Thanksgiving is gathering around the TV and watching some of the best Black cinema Hollywood has offered. The following 10 Black films and biopics are ideal for the holiday.
The Wiz (1978)
The Wiz is a soulful urban retelling of The Wizard of Oz with Diana Ross playing the role as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, Richard Pryor as the Wiz, Lena Horne as the good witch and Nipsey Russell as the Tin Man, among others. The film premiered in October 1978 as a visually striking work that deeply embraced Black cultural elements while traveling from Harlem to an imaginative Oz. The movie’s exploration of home, community bonds and personal growth, aligns perfectly with Thanksgiving values which honor gratitude and togetherness.
Soul Food (1997)
Soul Food is a family drama about the Joseph sisters and their matriarch Irma P. Hall. The film takes place in Chicago where the family members come together to share meals. The film uses Thanksgiving as a major theme to examine death, family bonding, crisis and reconciliation, alongside food traditions.
The Color Purple (1985)
The Color Purple features Whoopi Goldberg alongside Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, and Margaret Avery. The film shows a Black woman who finds strength through faith and female bonds while living in rural Georgia. The movie creates an emotional impact through its exploration of abuse, gender, race, resilience and spiritual development and intergenerational recovery which makes it suitable for family viewing,
The New Edition Story (2017)
The New Edition Story is a miniseries that follows the members of New Edition from childhood friends in Boston to R&B superstars navigating fame, rivalry, and brotherhood. The three-part biopic features actors who portray the characters at different ages and launches from New Edition’s hometown in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The New Edition Story aired in January 2017 and held audience’s captivated for weeks. It’s an ideal family watch for the holiday.
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (2020)
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel is a biographical film that chronicles the journey of gospel celebrities, the Clark Sisters (Jacky, Twinkie, Denise, Dorinda, and Karen), who is portrayed by Aunjanue Ellis, Kierra Sheard, Raven Goodwin, and others. The film tells the story of how the Clark Sisters became gospel legends despite facing personal challenges and church opposition. The film debuted in April 2020 and shows scenes from Detroit and other places where the sisters grew up and ministered. The movie makes an excellent Thanksgiving choice because it centers on themes of faith, family and unity.
Baadasssss! (2003)
The movie Baadasssss! (2003) depicts Melvin Van Peebles’ struggle to create the groundbreaking independent Black film Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song. The film features Mario Van Peebles, Nia Long, Ossie Davis, and David Alan Grier in a New York and Hollywood setting that depicts Peebles early filmmaking and social challenges of its time. The film serves as a tribute to the determination and artistic vision needed to create art and suits families interested in Black cultural history and film entrepreneurship.
The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
The Preacher’s Wife tells a heartwarming story about an angel who assists a preacher in need of help with his faith and marital struggles. The Thanksgiving themes of love, community, and redemption match perfectly with the spirit of gratitude and family gatherings.
Are We There Yet? (2005)
Are We There Yet? is a family road-trip comedy starring Ice Cube, Nia Long, Aleisha Allen, and Philip Daniel Bolden. The film follows a man who drives his love interest’s kids on a cross-country trip filled with hilarious mishaps. The movie debuted in January 2005 and makes a great choice for children.
Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019–2023)
Wu-Tang: An American Saga features Ashton Sanders as RZA, Siddiq Saunderson as Ghostface, TJ Atoms as ODB, and Shameik Moore as Raekwon. The show depicts the creation of the Wu-Tang Clan along with the challenges each member faced. The series takes place in Staten Island, New York, during the early 1990s. The show makes for a perfect Thanksgiving film for music lovers and hip-hop fans.
The Five Heartbeats (1991)
The Five Heartbeats is a musical drama that was inspired by real Black R&B groups of the 1960s. The film has become a Thanksgiving Day staple. The movie stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Harry Lennix, and Leon. The film was released in March 1991 and takes place during the rise of Black musical groups in the Motown era. The film explores themes of music, brotherhood, and triumph, making it a family classic that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Economic Blackout: Don’t Break The Bank On Black Friday, Do This Instead
The economic boycott, declared by Blackout The System, from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, serves as a call to action for people to use their financial power against large corporations that thrive off systemic inequalities.
For many, the Black Friday and holiday shopping season has reached its peak, while Black communities strongly advocate for purposeful spending practices. The economic boycott, declared by Blackout The System from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, serves as a call to action for people to use their financial power to oppose large corporations that thrive on systemic inequalities.
Don’t let Black Friday turn into a negative financial after‑effect. Instead of chasing bargains, treat the day as an opportunity to tighten up finances, sketch out a budget, funnel spare cash into savings or an investment, question the need behind each purchase, and keep debt at bay. If you still splurge, squeeze the most out of your rewards. The aim is to lock in gains and set the stage for future wins.
Set A Strict Budget and Stick To It
Draw a line around your budget and refuse to let it wobble. Pin down how much you’ll spend before any sales kick in, then hold that number tight. The temptation of “deal‑hunting” can easily balloon into credit‑card debt and later regret. Grab a spreadsheet or a budgeting app, set a ceiling list for each item you’re after, and mark a “do‑not‑cross” limit that you never breach.
Invest What You Would’ve Spent
Re-route the portion of your shopping budget that would otherwise be spent into a savings or investment account, and start laying a foundation for lasting wealth. When a flashy “doorbuster” catches your eye, consider shifting that cash into a brokerage account, an IRA, or an index fund. Modest, regular contributions can snowball over time thanks to the power of dollar‑cost averaging.
Prioritize Needs Over Wants
Put necessities before desires. Jot down the essentials. Label everything else as optional. In practice, most “can’t‑miss” deals rarely turn out cheaper than prices you’ll see later. Shoppers drawn in by “limited‑time” or “low‑stock” ads often shop for items they don’t truly need, can’t afford without taking on debt, or won’t use that year.
Build Your Emergency Fund or Retirement Stash
Redirect the slice of your Black Friday budget toward an emergency fund or a retirement stash. It adds a layer of resilience and a lot of peace of mind for anyone chasing long‑term financial freedom. Instead of letting the cash vanish at the register, secure it in an account and set the transfers on autopilot. Treat it like a bill you pay yourself.
Avoid “Buy Now, Pay Later” Traps
Steer clear of “buy now, pay later” traps. Bypass store‑issued credit and BNPL schemes that tout easy payments. The hidden cost of postponing debt typically outweighs any discount. When an offer flashes “0 % interest, for 12 months,” the prudent choice is to rely on cash or a debit card. If credit is employed, pay the balance in full.
Use Rewards Wisely, But Don’t Overspend For Them
Treat rewards as tools and not temptations. Use them judiciously. Keep spending in check. Extract value from cash‑back cards without turning every purchase into a points‑chasing marathon. When handled effectively, rewards can reduce costs. When misused, they can end up costing you more. Stick to one or two approaches: a cash‑back card and a single loyalty program, and verify that any “discounts” are genuine reductions, not inflated price tags.
Try The 24-Hour or 1% Rule Before Big Purchases
When a big purchase is on the horizon, give yourself a moment’s pause, either by applying the 24‑hour rule or checking the 1% rule. The 24‑hour rule asks you to wait a day before handing over the money, while the 1‑percent rule advises a hold‑off if the price exceeds roughly one percent of your income. Both tricks act as a safeguard against spending, nudging you toward a more considered decision. So, whether it’s a new gadget or a high‑ticket item, try one of these mental checkpoints before you click “buy.”
Nipsey Hussle Foundation Gives Thousands Of Turkeys Away In Los Angeles
The Neighborhood Nip Foundation was created in 2019 with a mission to extend Nipsey Hussle's legacy through initiatives that benefit underprivileged youth.
According to CBS News, this was the first activation from the foundation’s Slauson Avenue parking lot, representing a symbolic and important space for Nipsey Hussle.
“This is where my brother first sold his mixed tape. He ended up opening businesses in this parking lot and then buying the whole lot,” Samiel Asghedom, Nispey’s brother, stated. “We turned this whole lot into the Neighborhood Nip Foundation. So, it’s real important to be able to activate from here.”
The Neighborhood Nip Foundation was created in 2019 with a mission to extend Nipsey Hussle’s legacy and inspire the community through initiatives that benefit underprivileged youth—the foundation partners with the Think Watts Foundation to distribute 5,000 turkeys.
While it remains unclear how close the foundations came to their goal, their turkey drives come at a time when Americans are feeling the strain of rising costs. While the average price of a Thanksgiving meal has slightly decreased from last year, overall food costs remain higher.
The recent government shutdown added fuel to the fire. With temporary halts in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, many families were left without critical food assistance. Many families relied on community food banks to fill the gaps.
The recent “Elevating Voices: Insights Report” from Feeding America found that the number of Americans facing hunger is rising due to high inflation, economic pressures, and the end of pandemic-era assistance programs. Food insecurity levels are nearing levels last seen during the Great Recession.
In its report, 80% of those surveyed said they have purchased cheaper, less nutritious food due to high food prices. More than half (52%) report running out of food in the past year, even after they had more money to buy food. More than half (51%) report delaying paying bills such as rent, utilities, and medical expenses to afford groceries.
