Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” offers a compelling prequel to the iconic story, delving into the origin of Mufasa. Aaron Pierre steps into the role with reverence for the late James Earl Jones, channeling his nerves to depict the lion’s transformative journey from orphan to leader. The story, told by Rafiki to Simba’s daughter Kiara, […]

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old from a prominent Maryland family, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a shocking Manhattan attack. Mangione, once a valedictorian and University of Pennsylvania graduate, was seen as a promising young professional with a background in software programming and a social media presence reflecting a vibrant, globe-trotting lifestyle. […]

Kodak has completed significant upgrades to its film production and finishing facilities in Rochester, to address growing demand from both commercial and consumer markets. The upgrades, which included improvements to film sensitizing, chemical manufacturing, and finishing processes, required a planned five-week shutdown. To ensure uninterrupted supply, Kodak stockpiled enough film prior to the pause. Chief […]

Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, has completed her final chapter. The acclaimed poet, activist, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita passed away on Dec. 9, after battling cancer for the third time. She was 81 years old. Giovanni, whom Oprah Winfrey named one of 25 living legends, retired from Virginia […]

In his new Netflix comedy special “What Had Happened Was,” Jamie Foxx finally told the story behind the mysterious and harrowing medical emergency that left him hospitalized and fighting for his life in 2023. Emerging on stage and proclaiming “I’m back!” as he danced and hyped up the crowd, Foxx said his life was saved just […]

There’s going to be several meetings held this week to address the RCSD issue with the high number of students missing school. Reports say 50% of the district’s 22,000 students are considered chronically absent. The district’s board recently took a closer look at why so many students are missing school from changing attitudes around sick […]

Governor Hochul delivered her first proposal from the 2025 State of the State affordability agenda, and announced New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, which would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. This new refund would send a payment of $300 to single taxpayers who […]