Business Model & Independence - La Russell, an independent artist, has released 40 albums since 2018 and garnered over 100 million global streams [1] - He operates under a new model of independence with his team, Good Company, handling audio and staging for local shows [2] - Independence allows funding of one's vision, though it involves constant risk-taking [3] - La Russell uses an innovative offer-based business model with sliding scales for collaborations, merchandise, royalties, and experiences [4] - Independence is driven by necessity rather than a dislike for labels, leading to ownership of everything [7][8] - While La Russell has made millions of dollars, he continues to hustle to build something mega [9] Fan Engagement & Community - Access to La Russell has turned fans into family, fostering deeper connections [5] - His concerts attract a diverse audience, spanning ages from 1 to 100 [6] Artistic Vision & Control - La Russell's success stems from being himself [5] - His independence allows for true artistic creativity without fitting into a structure or mold [7]

Policy Change - Southwest will require passengers encroaching on neighboring seats to purchase an additional ticket starting in January [1] - The additional ticket may not be refunded [1] - Previously, passengers could pay for an extra seat in advance and receive a refund, or request an extra seat at the airport for free [1] - The second seat will only be refundable if the flight has at least one open seat and both seats are in the same fare class [2] Stakeholder Reaction - Advocacy groups for overweight people consider the changes devastating due to increased costs [2]

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Legionaire's disease, a severe form of pneumonia, has killed at least six people in New York City since late July and sickened 112 more. This is the largest outbreak that the city has seen since 2015. How did it happen.This is the time of year when unfortunately the type of bacteria that we are worried about, Legionella, grows very quickly. It grows in warm water and spreads through mist containing the bacteria that people inhale. The New York City Health Department has found Legionella in 12 cooling towers ...

National Guard troops will be armed while patrolling the streets of Washington DC. A DoD official telling NBC News they're officially authorized for self-p protection. It's a scene Chicago is hoping to avoid.Their mayor Brandon Johnson tonight pushing back on President Trump's threat to send the National Guard to more American cities. >> We don't need cities across America occupied by our military. They don't have policing powers. They don't have arresting powers.The president also suggesting on social medi ...

Tonight, fires, wind, and heat causing extreme weather conditions across the West. >> Oh my god, something just picked up and blew into our RV. In northern Nevada, this is the scene at Burning Man.Wind gust up to more than 50 mph, causing a freak dust storm, wiping out some camps and severely limiting visibility at the start of the weeklong festival. >> Off the kitchen tent, came down on top of people. Video showing some people head to toe covered in dust and clinging to poles trying to save their tents.Tra ...