Hybrid Creator who uses AI. Creator of Femmephonic Genre! https://xitter.gq/t.co/gjIopfksc9
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They are doing too much. We just want to hear good music. We want them making stuff. AI is going to sneak up and eat their lunch if they keep sleeping. This is what I created, now imagine what a good producer like Timber and Diplo gonna do!!!
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🚨#UPDATE: Police investigating reports of small explosions from multiple manholes causing power outages across Roosevelt Island in New York City so far no reports of injuries at this time. Con Edison officials have just arrived on scene
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🚨BREAKING: The US President has just urgently cancelled ALL political rallies scheduled for this weekend.
It's reported that he was just briefed on Iran attack plans hours ago by top US military officials. Hmm...
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🚨 BREAKING: POWER OUTAGE HITS WASHINGTON UNION STATION — TICKET COUNTERS, RESTROOMS AND FOOD COURT AFFECTED
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A power outage disrupted operations at Union Station Thursday afternoon, October 29, leaving travelers facing limited services at one of the nation’s busiest transportation hubs.
Amtrak confirmed the disruption shortly after 3 p.m., warning passengers that several essential station services could be unavailable. Train operations, however, were expected to experience minimal disruption.
▪️ TICKET COUNTERS: In-person ticketing services may be unavailable, complicating travel arrangements for passengers requiring assistance.
▪️ DISPLAY BOARDS: Electronic train information screens may be offline, forcing travelers to rely on mobile updates.
▪️ RESTROOMS & FOOD COURT: Both may be unavailable during the outage, affecting passengers waiting for departures and connections.
▪️ LIMITED LIGHTING: Station lighting and other electrical services have been affected, raising operational and accessibility concerns.
▪️ TRAIN OPERATIONS: Amtrak says trains should continue running with minimal disruption. No widespread cancellations have been announced in connection with the outage.
The cause of the outage has not been disclosed, and officials have not provided an estimated restoration time.
Union Station connects Amtrak, MARC, VRE, Metro and regional transportation services, making reliable infrastructure critical for thousands of daily travelers.
The immediate priority is restoring power safely. The accountability questions come next: What failed, were backup systems sufficient, and why were essential passenger services vulnerable to a single outage?
Passengers should check Amtrak’s app for current train information.
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Due to a commercial power outage, Washington Union Station is currently without power. As a result, ticket counters, station display boards, restrooms, the food court, and other station amenities maybe unavailable. Train service continues to operate, however could see a minimal impact. Customers are encouraged to take extra time and use caution when moving throughout the station and on platforms, as lighting and station services may be limited. For the latest train status and travel updates, please visit spr.ly/6019BHWUsh or use the Amtrak Mobile App.
This is what I was telling my daughter who wants to travel 5 hours away in the near future. I told her with all the things going on, going anywhere right now is a risk.
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.@JamesTalarico’s message to Gen Z: “You may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you.
Your boss cares about politics. Your landlord cares about politics. Your insurance company cares about politics.
And until you care about politics, they're gonna keep using the political system to screw you over.”
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JUST IN:
US secratery of War Pete Hegseth has removed army lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top military planner, without giving a public explanation, according to The Atlantic.
Sylvia was a key link between US military forces, the Pentagon and the White House. His removal comes as President Trump considers resuming military strikes against Iran after the midterm elections.
Asian graduations went up 30 percent, correct? Hispanic can be labeled white, my kids are and they are biracial. So it is a label game
Would be interesting to see all numbers. Per Gemini
White college enrollment in the United States has declined significantly.
Long-Term Drop:
Non-Hispanic White enrollment peaked in 2010 at roughly 12.7 million students.
Between 2010 and 2022/2023, total White postsecondary enrollment fell by over 25% (a reduction of more than 3 million students).
Shift in Campus Demographics:
Demographics:
In 1976, White non-Hispanic students made up 84.3% of all U.S. college students.
By 2010, that share was 62.6%.
Currently, White students represent roughly 48% to 50% of total college student populations.
Main Reasons for the Decline
Demographic Shifts: The overall U.S. school-age population has become much more racially diverse over the last few decades, leading to larger proportions of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students enrolling
Total Enrollment Count
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), approximately 9.2 million non-Hispanic White students are enrolled in U.S. postsecondary degree-granting institutions.
* Undergraduate: ~7.5 million to 7.8 million
* Graduate / Postbaccalaureate: ~1.5 million to 1.7 million
(Note: In official federal education reporting, race and ethnicity are categorized separately—meaning "White" specifically excludes individuals who identify as Hispanic/Latino or Asian).
Has Enrollment Declined?
Yes, White college enrollment in the United States has declined significantly.
* Long-Term Drop:
* Non-Hispanic White enrollment peaked in 2010 at roughly 12.7 million students.
* Between 2010 and 2022/2023, total White postsecondary enrollment fell by over 25% (a reduction of more than 3 million students).
* Shift in Campus Demographics:
* In 1976, White non-Hispanic students made up 84.3% of all U.S. college students.
* By 2010, that share was 62.6%.
* Currently, White students represent roughly 48% to 50% of total college student populations.
Main Reasons for the Decline
* Demographic Shifts: The overall U.S. school-age population has become much more racially diverse over the last few decades, leading to larger proportions of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students enrolling in higher education.
* Declining Young Male Enrollment: The decline in enrollment has been especially noticeable among young White men choosing non-degree paths, trade schools, or entering the workforce directly.
* National College Enrollment Trends: Overall U.S. college enrollment peaked around 2010–2011 and saw nationwide drops through the pandemic years, which impacted nearly all demographics.
