Newsom’s ‘Golden State Start’ promises 400 free diapers per baby as California grapples with budget woes

Gov. Gavin Newsom is rolling out a taxpayer-backed freebie for new parents, promising hundreds of diapers for every baby born in California under a new statewide program. The Democrat announced Friday that the state will partner with nonprofit Baby2Baby to hand out 400 free diapers to families leaving participating hospitals, starting this summer. The initiative, Read More >

Two ‘dangerous’ inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region

Two inmates described as “dangerous” escaped Friday evening from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said. The Morehead Police Department warned the surrounding community that two inmates had “walked away” from the Rowan County Detention Center. Investigators said multiple law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the escapees, with Kentucky State Police Read More >

Carolina Gold: Why Americans are flooding red states and fleeing blue strongholds

The Carolinas are experiencing a population boom driven by a combination of high-paying job opportunities, relative affordability, and an influx of retirees, according to a recent report from the economic forecasting firm Oxford Economics.   The report highlights that “Carolina migration is driven by job opportunities, affordability, and retirees,” noting that the region’s diverse employment Read More >