Clay Cane, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, is set to release Burn Down Master’s House, a powerful historical fiction novel exploring forgotten stories of enslaved individuals who rebelled against their oppressors. Scheduled for publication by Dafina Books in February 2026, the novel draws inspiration from real acts of defiance, such as poisoning […]

The development of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug, has been named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year by Science journal for its potential to significantly reduce new HIV infections and reshape global HIV prevention efforts. Clinical trials, PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2, showed lenacapavir’s remarkable efficacy in preventing HIV, with nearly 100% effectiveness among cisgender […]

A small plane crashed in the Town of Aurora, New York, on Thursday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near 100 Stewart Court, near the home of Dion Dawkins, in what appears to be a residential area. Multiple agencies, including State Police and the Erie County Sheriff’s […]

The Daniel’s Law Task Force recommends a new protocol for responding to mental health, substance use, and behavioral health wellness calls. The protocol suggests dispatching specialized teams rather than law enforcement, with police involvement only if there is a threat of violence. Other recommendations include launching behavioral health pilot programs, fostering community partnerships, establishing a […]

People living in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle may have a hard time getting Starbuck. Workers at Starbucks stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company. The strike, which would come a day after online retail giant Amazon was also hit by a walkout […]

The family of a man that was found in the reservoir at Highland Park is suing the City of Rochester for $10.5 million dollars for wrongful death. Reports say Abdullahi Muya went missing last February and was found weeks later in the Reservoir at Highland Park. The lawsuit is accusing the city of failing to comply […]

At the finale of Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour on December 17 at the Barclays Center, a playful moment between Carey and Rihanna captivated the audience. During the show, Mariah stepped off the stage to interact with the “Love on the Brain” singer, who surprised fans by asking for an autograph on her chest. Dazzling […]