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Americans are waiting longer and longer to get married

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

(The Hill) - Americans aren’t marrying young anymore.The share of U.S. adults who are married by age 21 sank from about one-third in 1980 to 6 percent in 2021, Pew Research reports. The share who tie the knot by 25 plunged from nearly two-thirds to 22 percent.Young adults have come to view marriage as a capstone event: Couples used to marry and build a life together. Now, they build the life first.“There’s a longer checklist of items you need to complete before you’re considered marriageable,” said Susan Brown, professor of sociology and director of the Center for Family and Demographic Research at Bowling Green State University.“You need to get a quote-unquote real job. You need to be living independently,” she said. “All of these milestones take time to achieve, and as we all know, many people aren’t ever going to achieve them.”Young marrieds are a vanishing breed. In 1980, the average American male married at 25, the average woman at 22, U.S. Census data show. Today, the average ...

Schenectady's Mexican Radio closes after 9 years

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mexican Radio, a Mexican restaurant located at 325 State Street in Schenectady, has permanently closed its doors after nine years. The restaurant made the announcement in a Facebook post on June 3. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "To our mucho appreciated fans, we are sorry to announce that Mexican Radio Schenectady is permanently closed. Muchissimas Gracias for the [love] and support these past nine years. It meant and will always mean the world to us," read the post.Owner Lori Selden said she decided to close the restaurant so she could retire. "At this point in our lives, we just want to relax," said Sheldon. Rice noodle, ramen restaurant opening in Guilderland Sheldon has been in this business for over 30 years when the original Mexican Radio opened in Manhattan in 1996. "The restaurant industry has changed dramatically over the past three decades," said Sheldon.In 2003, Mexican Radio ope...

WCSO responds to fatal Kingsbury motorcycle crash

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in the town of Kingsbury on Thursday around 7:06 p.m. Deputies say 20-year-old Alex Vega, of South Glens Falls, was taken to Glens Falls Hospital and later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash, happening on State Route 149 just east of the County Route 43 intersection. Once they arrived on the scene, deputies found the motorcycle off the road down an embankment. Deputies say Vega was traveling west on State Route 149 with two other motorcyclists, and as he rounded a bend in the roadway, he lost control of the motorcycle. From there, Vega went off the side of the roadway and was thrown from the bike. WCSO responds to fatal Hebron motorcycle crash Vega later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. A port...

Albert Pujols named MLB Network on-air analyst and advisor

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- You will be seeing more of Albert Pujols on the MLB Network. He will be serving as an on-air analyst and has been named as a special assistant to the commissioner. He will be advising the league on player relations and issues in the Dominican Republic.Pujols appeared on a MLB Broadcast of a Cardinals game over the weekend that was streamed on Peacock. The former Cardinals player retired in 2022. Free Trip Tuesday heads to Giant City State Park with Shawnee Forest Country! “I couldn't be more excited for this next chapter of my career. Commissioner Manfred and I share the same passion for growing the game in the Dominican Republic and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together. I'm also grateful for the opportunity to join the MLB Network family. I've been a huge fan since the very beginning and can't wait to get started," states Pujols.“Beyond his long list of accomplishments on the field, Albert is a highly respected figure who represents the game extra...

Driver dies in early morning crash in north Denver

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash before dawn Monday in north Denver, police said.The crash happened near the intersection of West 52nd Street and Sheridan Boulevard before 3:40 a.m., according to a Denver Police posting on Twitter.Paramedics pronounced the driver dead at the scene. Police were investigating. No other information, including the identity of the victim, was released.#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a traffic crash involving one motorist near W 52 St / Sheridan Blvd. The one motorist involved was pronounced deceased. The Office of the Medical Examiner will provide victim ID. Investigation is ongoing. #Denver pic.twitter.com/5VUo6YoxT1— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 5, 2023 

Denver weather: Humid, rainy and warm under cloudy gray skies, possible hail

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

Humid, cloudy gray skies with rain and possible hail will bring more moisture to metro Denver and Colorado’s Front Range Monday — continued plant-friendly conditions that in May ranked among the wettest on record, according to the National Weather Service.The high temperature in Denver will be 71 degrees, weather service forecasters said.Scattered storms will form in the mountains and pelt the Front Range urban corridor and adjacent high plains with rain in the afternoon and evening, forecasters said. The rain could be intense in some areas. Any hail is expected to be relatively small. Thunder, lightning, and sudden gusts of wind are expected.Today: less cloudy and a bit warmer, scattered to widespread showers in the afternoon and evening favoring the high country and adjacent plains, some embedded thunder bringing small hail, moderate outflow gusts and locally heavy rain. #CoWx pic.twitter.com/Cuv3r3YrUs— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 5, 2023Meteorologists estima...

Suspicious death investigated near downtown Los Angeles bus stop

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

The death of a man near a downtown Los Angeles bus stop is being described as suspicious by investigators Monday morning.The man's body was found on the ground near the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station at West 1st Street and North Hill Street around 10:40 p.m. Sunday night. A bus was also seen parked next to the bus stop but investigators said the man had not been on the bus. Early reports indicated the man may have suffered some kind of wound but investigators said they are still waiting for the Los Angeles County coroner to determine the cause of death. A man's death in downtown Los Angeles Sunday night is being described as suspicious by investigators. (KTLA)First responders pronounced the man, believed to be between the ages of 30 and 40, dead at the scene.No further details about the death were available and it was unclear if police were looking for potential suspects,Detectives hope cameras located at the bus stop could help with the investigation.

Vehicle flips, slams into LAFD station in Shadow Hills

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

Two people were injured as the vehicle they were in slammed into the side of a Los Angeles Fire Department station in Shadow Hills Monday morning.The crash was reported just before 5:30 a.m. at LAFD Fire Station 77 at 9224 Sunland Blvd, the LAFD said in an alert.The two people in the car sustained "minor injuries" and refused transport to a local hospital, fire officials said.No one was hurt at the occupied station, and the building "sustained only superficial damage," according to the LAFD.Aerial footage from the scene showed a gray vehicle overturned in front of the station.The cause of the crash has not been released.

Police investigate 5th taco truck incident in South Los Angeles area

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

A shooting at a taco truck in South Los Angeles, the fifth incident involving a food truck in about a week, was under investigation Monday.The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of West Manchester Avenue and St. Andrews Place in the Gramercy Park neighborhood.Video showed crime scene tape around a Tacos Los Primos food truck.Witnesses said the shooting victim appeared to be an elderly man but officials have not confirmed the victim's age or condition. One person was loaded into an ambulance at the scene. It was unclear if a second victim was involved in the incident. Residents described hearing dozens of gunshots at the location.Investigators are searching the area for any surveillance video that may help with the investigation.Police say they are investigating five apparent robberies at taco trucks in a one-week time span. No arrests have been made so far.

Florida’s New Hemp Regulation Bill: What It Means for Delta-8 THC and the State’s Hemp Industry

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:13:47 GMT

The shifting sands of legislation surrounding delta-8 THC are constantly on the move, with Florida being the latest state to take a stance on the cannabinoid.Recently, Florida legislators advanced a hemp regulation bill that, while introducing protections for children and maintaining the legality of delta-8 THC, sets strict controls and requirements on its manufacture and sale. Let’s break down what consumers and sellers of hemp-based products in Florida can expect.What is Delta-8 THC?First, let’s quickly review what delta-8 THC is.Delta-8 THC, or delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant family. It shares similarities with the more infamous delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 9 THC), the primary psychoactive component in marijuana, but it’s known for its less potent effects. Some consumers use delta-8 for its reported stress and pain relief properties, while others appreciate the milder psychoactive effects it reportedly provides.Although...