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HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — Houston activists are urging residents to halt daily commerce Friday as part of a citywide protest over the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent earlier this month. Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the killing of Mexican migrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, outside City Hall in Houston, Texas, on July 14, 2026 Photo by Mark Felix /

RALEIGH, N.C. (BAMM Network) — North Carolina continues to rank among the nation's top destinations for business investment, but the state's latest economic report card underscores a growing challenge confronting many longtime residents: keeping up with the cost of living. Media outlet CNBC released its 2026 rankings in business, and North Carolina has lost its first place ranking in business nationwide, ranking second now and falling short in certain categories. (Port City D

ATLANTA (BAMM Network) — Young Thug is returning to headlining arenas and amphitheaters for the first time in more than six years, but his newly announced New Generation Tour is about more than a comeback. Young Thug performs at Rock the Vote's #TURNOUTFORWHAT Concert at The Tabernacle on November 3, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.Paras Griffin/Getty Images The tour marks one of Atlanta's most influential artists reclaiming the stage while introducing a new wave of talent from his

RICHLAND PARISH, La. (BAMM Network) — Meta’s rapidly expanding artificial-intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana is being promoted as a transformational investment for one of the state’s more economically challenged regions. But as the project grows in size, so do questions about who will receive its benefits—and who will ultimately bear its costs. A woman walks by the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole Meta announced in July

NEW ORLEANS — Two New Orleans restaurants have earned national recognition after being named among Food Network’s Top 10 Brunches in America, further solidifying the city’s reputation as one of the nation’s premier food destinations. The Food Network list highlighted Brennan’s and Bearcat Cafe, placing both establishments among a select group of restaurants recognized for exceptional brunch offerings across the country. For decades, Brennan’s has been a cornerstone of New Orl

Jaden Smith says his long-term dream is simple: ensure that no one living on Los Angeles’ Skid Row has to wonder where their next meal is coming from. The actor, musician and entrepreneur recently shared his vision of creating a permanent facility on Skid Row that would provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner to unhoused residents while also creating jobs and fostering a sense of community. Smith discussed the goal during recent interviews highlighting his ongoing philanthro