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Rochester residents and businesses are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks in front of their properties until snowfall reaches four inches, at which point the city begins plowing. While the average household pays about $98 a year for city plowing, property owners must clear sidewalks within four daylight hours after a storm ends or face […]
Australia has become the first country to ban users under 16 from major social media platforms, requiring sites like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and X to enforce age checks. Supporters say it will protect children from online harms; critics argue it violates privacy, free expression, and will be easily bypassed. Early reports show many kids are […]
Instacart is accused of charging different customers different prices for the same grocery items at the same stores, with some prices varying by over 20%, according to a new study. Instacart denies using dynamic pricing, saying a few retailers run limited price tests, but critics say the system lacks transparency. The findings come amid sharply higher grocery costs […]
Ohio surgical resident Hassan-James Abbas allegedly obtained abortion pills using his estranged wife’s identity, then forcibly put the crushed drugs into his girlfriend’s mouth while she slept, ending her pregnancy. She escaped and called 911. Abbas later admitted to ordering and crushing the medication. His medical license was suspended, and he faces multiple felony charges, […]
A string of car break-ins in Chili led to a high-speed chase Wednesday morning, ending on Mount Read Boulevard near I-490. Several suspects ran from an SUV but were quickly taken into custody. Deputies are still determining how many people were arrested, what charges will be filed, and how many cars were targeted. String of […]
A survey of 5,000 Americans shows cash is the top Christmas gift, with 58% hoping for around $600. Other favorites include clothing, essentials like bills or rent, and popular brand items. Americans plan to spend an average of $1,120, mostly on kids and partners, with surprises and practical gifts trending this year. Practical gifts are […]
The Rochester Police Department graduated 10 participants from its workforce development program Monday at the Public Safety Building. After completing weeks of physical, mental, and professional training, the graduates — including Jessica Gamez, who credited her parents’ values for her drive — will move on to the police academy. More information about the program is […]
High earners are twice as likely to steal from self-checkout, with 40% admitting to skipping scans compared with 17% of low-income shoppers. Men steal far more than women (38% vs. 16%). Despite new anti-theft tech, self-checkout theft is rising, and many justify it because retailers are profitable or because they view self-scanning as unpaid labor. […]
Abbott warned that about 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors may give incorrect low glucose readings, potentially linked to 7 deaths and 736 serious injuries. Users should check their device at FreeStyleCheck.com and stop using any affected sensors, which Abbott will replace for free. 7 deaths, hundreds of injuries linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitor […]
Black Friday set a record with over $11.8 billion in online sales, but the surge in deliveries has fueled concerns about package theft. “Porch pirates” stole an estimated 104 million packages in the past year, costing Americans about $15 billion, according to SafeWise. To combat the rise in thefts, Rep. Josh Gottheimer has introduced the […]
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