Talking Heads guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison and acclaimed guitarist Adrian Belew, who toured and recorded with the influential New Wave band during the early ’80s, will come together for a special concert and Q&A event celebrating the group’s 1980 album Remain in Light on September 29 in Los Angeles.
The show, which will be held at the famed LA theater The Wiltern, and will begin with a conversation between Harrison, Belew and actress/singer Tawny Newsome about the Talking Heads’ heyday and the group’s influence on the musical and cultural landscape. Harrison and Belew will then perform with a group of musicians that includes former member of the Brooklyn, New York-based band Turkuaz, as well as bassist Julie Slick and percussionist Yahuba Garcia-Torres.
Harrison, Belew and members of Turkuaz previously gave a series of performances celebrating the Remain in Light album in 2021 and earlier in 2022.
Remain in Light, which was Talking Heads’ fourth studio album, peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200, and featured such popular tunes as “Once in a Lifetime,” “Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)” and “Crosseyed and Painless.” Belew contributed guitar to the album, while also touring with the band in 1980 and ’81.
Tickets to the Remain in Light event go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10 a.m. PT, while pre-sale tickets will be available starting today at 10 a.m. PT at LiveNation.com.
A limited number of special VIP packages also will be available that include a colored vinyl copy of Remain in Light signed by Harrison and Belew, access to a private soundcheck, a meet-and-greet and a Q&A session with Jerry and Adrian, a limited-edition silkscreen poster, a commemorative laminate and a tote bag.
(NEW YORK) — As economists continue to predict the coming of a recession, many are left wondering what they can do to secure and potentially grow their wallets amid the chaos. For some, however, a recession may just be the perfect time to develop generational wealth that could last for years come.
Generational wealth refers to the financial assets that are passed down from one generation to the next. That could be in the form of property, investments, cash money, or other things of monetary value.
This kind of wealth can help ensure that one’s future children or relatives will have some kind of financial support.
However, building wealth isn’t and hasn’t been easy for everyone.
Because of systemic barriers — including racial discrimination in housing, employment and banking — the typical white family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family, according to the Federal Reserve.
Those living paycheck to paycheck make up 54% of the country, according to lending company LendingClub. A 2021 report from the Federal Reserve showed that roughly 36% of Americans likely don’t have enough money to cover a $400 emergency.
Having expendable wealth or generational wealth to build upon is a privilege, according to Jully-Alma Taveras, personal finance writer and founder of Investing Latina. It can be difficult for people with limited income to even begin taking steps toward accumulating wealth.
Catherine Collinson, CEO and president of the nonprofit financial wellness organization Transamerica Institute, says there are still ways for people to implement wealth-building practices into their routine.
“Living paycheck to paycheck can be daunting, especially now amid skyrocketing inflation and the lingering effects of the pandemic,” said Collinson. “Although it’s much easier said than done, it’s important to stay positive and avoid getting discouraged or overwhelmed — because that can be counter-productive.”
There are different routes that can be taken toward building wealth, and the path won’t look the same for everyone, financial experts say.
This journey can begin with small steps as easy as educating your children and family on financial planning, to steps as big as owning property that is likely to accumulate value.
Educate your children and family on financial literacy
Collinson recommends engaging children in family financial budgeting decisions. For example, she says planning for a vacation should include creating a budget, identifying costs, and making the necessary trade-offs to avoid overspending but maximize the amount of fun.
The same could be said for other family activities such as birthday celebrations, taking care of a pet, or grocery shopping.
Collinson said her own relationship with building wealth was influenced by her grandparents.
“Having lived through the Great Depression, they were adamant about living within one’s means and saving for the future whenever possible,” Collinson said. “They taught me that how you manage your money is just as important, perhaps even more important, than the size of your paycheck when it comes to building wealth.”
Taveras also leaned on the influence her business-owning family members had on her to put her on the right path for proper spending.
“I wanted to kind of represent myself and my family who happen to be business owners and have always been very, in many ways, financially strong,” she said.
A S&P Global FINLIT Survey found that only 57% of adults in the U.S. are financially literate.
Invest in the stock market
Investing in the stock market is another way that people can dip their toes into growing wealth.
Taveras says that investing in stocks can become a passive source of income, where an investment as little as a few bucks each month can slowly grow over time. Mobile apps have also made entering the stock market more accessible to the average user.
Taveras started investing when prices were low and said her growing stock have become “a really big part of building wealth.”
“We were in the middle of a recession — this was in the 2008 recession — and as you can imagine, since then, the market has grown exponentially,” said Taveras. “It just goes to show you that you really don’t need a lot to get started.”
As Wall Street predicts a recession in the coming year, now may be the time to start preparing to put money into the stock market.
Not only are some stock prices likely to fall, but so are the prices of some homes.
Owning property and real estate
Owning your home can also be a way of ensuring that future generations can have access to a cheaper place to live that’s already owned by the family.
Though the value of homes can shift up and down depending on a variety of factors, the Federal Housing Finance Agency found that housing markets have experienced positive annual appreciation since the start of 2012.
Not only would a house be worth more than it was when it was bought, but also if the house is passed down to a child or family member, it could save or earn future family members a big chunk of cash.
However, experts acknowledge that this is a harder goal to obtain.
As for some common mistakes to be wary of: financial experts remind employees to take advantage of 401(k) plans and other benefits that workplaces offer that they may be missing out on.
They also stress that putting off a necessary expense — such as home or car repairs — can often balloon problems into worse problems that cost a lot more than they may have originally cost.
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(NEW YORK) — Two people, including a 7-year-old boy, died after a boat capsized on the Hudson River, the New York Police Department said.
Julian Vasquez, 7, and Lindelia Vasquez, 47, both became trapped underneath the boat, police said. The pair were unresponsive when first responders pulled them from the water and were pronounced dead, NYPD Assistant Chief James McCarthy told reporters during a press briefing Tuesday evening.
The two were part of family from Colombia travelling together, who boarded the jet boat — named Stimulus Money — in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Eleven other family members, all from Colombia, were injured, including at least six women and three men, police said. The boat captain, who was licensed and is from Elizabeth, was also hurt, officials said.
Along with the two dead, four occupants of the boat went to Mount Sinai Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Two people are also hospitalized in critical condition, including the boat’s captain, authorities said.
The U.S. Coast Guard, New York Fire Department and NYPD responded shortly before 3 p.m. to reports of an overturned vessel near Pier 86, in front of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan.
The 27-foot boat was being chartered by family and friends, and the owner of the boat was trailing behind it on a Jet Ski, authorities said.
Authorities are investigating what caused the boat to capsize — including whether it was overloaded.
“There were 12 people on the boat, and when we bring the boat up, we’ll find out what was the capacity of the boat,” McCarthy said.
Investigators will also consider the conditions of the water.
“There’s a lot of commercial and recreational traffic during the day here,” Inspector Anthony Russo, commanding officer of NYPD’s Harbor Unit, told reporters. “We had the current, the wind. So you can have waves approaching from different directions.”
“It takes some skill to operate in the Hudson River, so it could have been a contributing factor,” he continued, though he noted it’s early in the investigation. “The Hudson River is always a dangerous place to operate.”
NY Waterway, which operates a ferry service between New York City and New Jersey, said two of its ferries responded to the scene and helped pull nine passengers from the private boat.
“We are so proud of the NY Waterway captains and crews that leapt into action today to rescue boaters following the maritime accident in the Hudson,” the company said on Twitter while sharing photos of the rescue. “Their training and professionalism saved lives, as they have countless times before.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams commended the rescue response while warning New Yorkers to be safe in the city’s waters this summer.
“Our hearts go out to a group of people who were just using the water in our city,” he said. “This is a devastating moment for them.”
ABC News’ Will Gretsky contributed to this report.
(NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered “stiff resistance,” according to U.S. officials.
The Russian military has since launched a full-scale ground offensive in eastern Ukraine’s disputed Donbas region, capturing the strategic port city of Mariupol and securing a coastal corridor to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula.
Here’s how the news is developing. All times Eastern:
Jul 13, 8:27 AM EDT
Shelling continues throughout Donbas region
Shelling from both Russian and Ukrainian forces caused damage to the landscape and destroyed structures throughout the Donbas region on Tuesday and Wednesday, local officials said.
Russian strikes reportedly targeted the eastern town of Bakhmut, killing one person and wounding 5 others, the local governor said. Explosions were heard in several nearby towns too, with one missile falling near a kindergarten.
Shelling also continued in Izyum, Mykolayiv and Kharkiv on Tuesday. Russian troops reportedly conducted unsuccessful attacks north of Slovyansk and the town of Siversk on Tuesday, despite repeated rhetoric of an “operational pause” that Russia allegedly maintains, the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest report.
Russian forces continue to bomb critical areas in preparation for future ground offensive, with air and artillery strikes reported along the majority of the frontline, the experts added.
Ukrainian forces on Tuesday responded to the Russian attacks and claimed to have destroyed six Russian military facilities on occupied Ukrainian territories. Ukrainian officials claimed to have destroyed several ammunition depots, as well as a larger military unit.
Russian media reported on Tuesday that Ukrainian troops launched a “massive attack” on an air defense unit in the Luhansk region.
Ukrainian military officials also claimed to have killed at least 30 Russian troops on Tuesday, along with destroying a howitzer and a multiple rocket launcher, among other weaponry.
But the U.K. Defense Ministry in its latest intelligence update said it still expects Russian forces to “focus on taking several small towns during the coming weeks” in the Donbas region.
These towns are on the approaches to the larger cities of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk that likely remain the principal objectives for this phase of the Russian military operation, the ministry said.
-ABC News’ Edward Szekeres, Max Uzol, Yulia Drozd and Yuriy Zaliznyak
Jul 12, 10:27 PM EDT
US transfers $1.7 billion in economic assistance to Ukrainian government
The United States transferred $1.7 billion to Ukraine’s government Tuesday, the Treasury Department announced.
It’s the second tranche of money the Treasury transferred to Ukraine’s government as part of $7.5 billion approved for this purpose in the $40 billion Ukraine aid package Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed into law in May.
It’ll go, in part, to helping Ukraine’s government provide “essential health care services” and health care workers’ salaries, the Treasury Department said.
The U.S. transferred the first tranche, $1.3 billion, to Ukraine’s government two weeks ago.
-ABC News Benjamin Gittleson
Jul 12, 1:59 am
Ukraine destroys Russian ammo depot in occupied Kherson region
Ukrainian forces hit and likely destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the Russian-occupied town of Nova Kakhovka in the Kherson region on Monday night, local officials said.
The strike resulted in a massive blast, videos of which soon circulated online. According to local reports, more than 40 trucks filled with gasoline were destroyed. Russian media didn’t verify the claims, saying instead that pro-Russian forces had destroyed a series of saltpeter warehouses.
“People’s windows are blown out, but they are still happy … because this means that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are close,” Sergey Khlan, from the Kherson Regional Military Administration, said in the aftermath of the attack.
Monday’s strike marked at least the fourth time Ukrainian forces destroyed ammunition depots in Nova Kakhovka, local media reported.
-ABC News’ Edward Szekeres, Tatiana Rymarenko, Max Uzol and Yulia Drozd
Jul 11, 10:18 pm
33 killed in missile strike on apartment complex
Thirty-three people are confirmed dead from a missile strike on an apartment complex in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
The complex was reduced to rubble from multiple rocket strikes on Sunday.
Emergency workers said others might still be alive and trapped under the debris.
Jul 11, 10:40 am
Putin clears way to fast-citizenship for Ukrainians
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday that simplifies the procedure for any Ukrainian seeking Russian citizenship, allowing them to fast-track their applications, Russian news agency Interfax reported.
The fast-tracked citizenship applications previously only applied to residents of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Jul 11, 10:22 am
6 dead, dozens hurt in Kharkiv shelling
Six people are dead and another 31 are injured from shelling in Kharkiv, according to the Kharkiv Prosecutor’s Office.
Two children, ages 4 and 16, are among the injured.
(AKRON, Ohio) — Jayland Walker’s funeral will take place Wednesday, as Akron, Ohio, recognizes an official citywide day of mourning for Walker declared by city officials days earlier.
“Tomorrow, Jayland Walker, a beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend will be laid to rest,” said Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan on Tuesday. “I want to thank Akron City Council for passing this resolution declaring tomorrow a day of mourning, in support of Jayland’s family and friends and to respect them in their time of grief. I know our entire city is also grieving. I offer my sincerest condolences to Jayland’s mom, sister, family, and friends during this difficult time.”
Services for Walker will begin at 3 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. It will be followed by a press conference with representatives of the family, who plan to discuss Walker’s death.
Walker’s sister previously told “Good Morning America” about how she remembers her brother as a funny, kind brother who looked out for his family and had big goals for his future.
“It’s hard to just talk about somebody who you expect to live your life out with,” Jada Walker said.
The 25-year-old unarmed Black man was fatally shot by officers of the Akron Police Department on June 27.
Officials said they attempted to pull over Walker for a traffic violation and an equipment violation with his car. He allegedly refused to stop, which set off a chase that ended in his death.
Officials said a flash of light seen in body camera footage appeared to be the muzzle flash of a gun coming from the driver’s side of Walker’s car.
In a second body-camera video, officers are heard radioing that they heard a shot being fired from Walker’s car. The footage shows the officer following the Buick off Route 8 and continuing the pursuit on side streets.
At one point, Walker slowed down and jumped out of the passenger side door before it came to a full stop. As Walker ran away from police, several officers simultaneously fired several bullets, fatally shooting him.
The officers involved in the shooting are on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation being led by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, officials said.
His death has prompted weeks of protests across the city.
The citywide day of mourning aims to address ongoing unrest concerning Walker’s death.
“The City encourages robust discussions about difficult topics and supports advocacy to change unjust laws, and supports those who press for meaningful change, by engaging their local, state, and federal legislatures,” the resolution to enact the honorary day reads.
In it, officials also call for peaceful protesting and healing throughout the community: “The City urges that the friends and family of Jayland Walker, and the entire Akron community, be surrounded with love and peace, and that the City would begin to heal.”
INTERLEAGUE
Toronto 4, Philadelphia 3
Cincinnati 4, NY Yankees 3
Milwaukee 6, Minnesota 3
Baltimore 4, Chi Cubs 2
Seattle at Washington (Postponed)
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 4, Chi White Sox 1
Chi White Sox 7, Cleveland 0
Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2
Detroit 7, Kansas City 5
Oakland 14, Texas 7
Houston 6, LA Angels 5
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 3, Miami 2
Final Atlanta 4, N.Y. Mets 1
St. Louis 7, LA Dodgers 6
Colorado 5, San Diego 3
San Francisco 13, Arizona 0
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Seattle 83, Dallas 74
Las Vegas 107, New York 101
Chicago 90, Atlanta 75
Minnesota 118, Phoenix 107 (2OT)
Washington 94, Los Angeles 81
Miranda Lambert‘s magical trip across the western part of the U.S. continues!
Miranda, husband Brendan McLoughlin, and their friends Gwen Sebastian and Louis Newman are venturing on a cross-country road trip together in their respective campers, and the country star is taking fans along for the ride via social media.
The lively crew has spent the past several days making their way across Utah, with stops in Moab and, most recently, Strawberry Bay. Miranda shared a photo of the group standing arm in arm as they gaze out at a stunning lake, along with a sunset over the mountains.
She also shared snaps of a dinner setting in front of their Airstream, Wanda the Wanderer, complete with roses and a waterfront view, and one of her husband donning a pair of rainbow sunglasses. Miranda ends the gallery with a video of them boating on the water, with tree-covered mountains in the distance.
“Strawberry Bay Utah, thanks for the memories!” she writes, adding #tourist.
(UVALDE, Texas) — Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin made his stance on the premature publication of the surveillance video at Robb Elementary School abundantly clear to community members in attendance at the city’s council meeting Tuesday, calling the way it was released “one of the most chicken things I’ve ever seen.”
Two Texas news outlets published disturbing surveillance video Tuesday from inside Robb Elementary School during the May 24 mass shooting, as Uvalde officials and families debate the sensitive footage’s release.
Austin ABC affiliate KVUE and the Austin American-Statesman both released an edited portion of the never-before-seen footage on Tuesday, ahead of the planned release of the video by state lawmakers.
The mayor spoke to a crowd of angry citizens, including elderly women who pounded their fists and family members of victims who shouted from the gallery.
The crowd was in agreement with the mayor, as was a fellow council member, Ernest W. “Chip” King III, who claimed the outlets’ “only reason” for releasing the video was for “ratings and money.”
The hallway footage captures the 77 minutes between when the shooter first entered Robb Elementary and when he was shot.
The edited surveillance footage shows dozens of law enforcement officers, including some with protective shields, waiting in the hallway of the school. Officers didn’t breach the classroom for more than 70 minutes, even as four additional shots were fired from the classrooms 45 minutes after police arrived on the scene, the footage released by the news organizations shows.
During the time he was inside, the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers.
The Austin American-Statesman, which is part of the USA Today network, wrote a detailed opinion piece on why it chose to publish the video.
“That video was obtained by Austin American-Statesman and KVUE Senior Reporter Tony Plohetski,” KVUE said in its reporting. “Both media outlets have elected to release that footage Tuesday to provide transparency to the community, showing what happened as officials waited to enter that classroom.”
In addition, it wrote: “KVUE and our partners have kept the families in Uvalde at the forefront in our decision-making process. Several families were included in that process and were briefed on what can be heard and seen in the video. All but one agreed the video should be made public.”
During the city council meeting Tuesday, the motion to accept council member Pete Arredondo’s resignation was also carried. Arredondo, the embattled police chief for the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, was elected to the Uvalde City Council in early May and was sworn in days after the school shooting.
McLaughlin on Tuesday again expressed frustration toward the investigation, calling it “the most unprofessional” he’s “ever seen.”
“I have said from day one, that every agency that was in that hallway has to be accountable for their actions that day. Everyone. No one will be exempt. That includes local school, federal, state — everyone has to explain their actions that day. Everybody has to be accountable,” he said.
The meeting began on a positive note as a community member thanked the council and McLaughlin for attending the Unheard Voices March and Rally on Sunday in “105-degree” weather.
Another community member had questions for the council regarding who the police department reports to and how the city plans to handle security and safety as the school year approaches.
McLaughlin said “the chief of police answers to the city manager who answers to the city council.” He then said he had not spoken to the school district yet, but he has “requested to have extra law enforcement… on the first two weeks of school.”
Most people in attendance were critical as they spoke before the council members.
One woman became passionate and said she was “furious” as she described a lack of a memorial in the town to pay respects to the victims. Additional community members echoed this, questioning the city’s decision to have the flowers, crosses and other gifts removed from the original memorial area.
Confusion ensued, as the mayor admitted his understanding of the removal process might not have been correct. Another council member claimed that families were asked to clear their family member’s memorial plot, which they willingly did. The crowd at the meeting questioned the truth of this, citing mumblings in the community that contradicted the claim, including Tess Mata’s mother. The council calmed the crowd by apologizing and assuring that families would be asked of their wishes and a memorial would be recreated at a location of their choosing.
The issue of the legal purchasing age for an assault rifle was also brought up by Precinct 4 County Commissioner Ronnie Garza, who is “asking Gov. [Greg] Abbott to call a special session of the legislature to consider raising the minimum age of purchase from 18 to 21 for semi-automatic assembly.”
Garza asked the mayor if he would consider adding it to the agenda of the next council meeting, to which McLaughlin agreed. The mayor also said that while he won’t attend the next meeting on July 26, the county commissioner has his vote for the anticipated movement to ask Abbott to hold a special session.
Highly Suspect has announced a fall tour in support of the band’s upcoming album, The Midnight Demon Club.
The headlining outing kicks off September 16 in Minneapolis and will wrap up November 5 in Houston. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 15, at 10 a.m. local time.
The tour also includes a previously announced show at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which will also feature iann dior and Spiritbox on the bill.
For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit HighlySuspect.net.
The Midnight Demon Club, the fourth Highly Suspect album, will be released September 9. It includes the lead single “Natural Born Killer.”
Nicky Youre’s song “Sunroof” first blew up on TikTok and is now all over radio. The California native says when he first wrote the song in his college bedroom in April 2021, he knew it was good, but he never expected this level of success — or the pride he feels over how the song is affecting people.
“It’s been cool just seeing reactions,” Nicky tells ABC Audio. “Like, some people leave comments about how it makes their day so much better and cheers them up and, like, gets them out of like depressive mental states, you know?”
“And so for me, I’ve kind of realized that’s, like, a really powerful thing that I can do as an artist — which is, like, super sick,” Nicky continues. “Because I’m just some random dude that makes music and now I’m able to really have an impact on people, so I’m pretty proud of that.”
Nicky says he’s also proud that a few people have reached out to tell him that he’s “their favorite new artist,” which he also deems “super sick.” But he laughs, “I only have three songs out so I think I gotta put some more out to, like, claim that title for some more people!”
But don’t worry about that — Nicky says he’s got a lot more music coming.
“I have literally so many songs,” he teases. “I have at least 10 that I feel good about putting out, probably … I was doing, like, three or four [writing] sessions a week for the past couple of months, so [I’m] just, like, sitting on a bunch of new stuff.”
For starters, Nicky tells ABC Audio he’s got a remix of “Sunroof” coming, plus “hopefully an EP this summer and all that good stuff.”
