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Target announced it is cutting 1,800 corporate jobs, marking its first major layoffs in a decade, as it seeks to return to growth after four years of stagnant sales. The cuts, communicated in a memo from incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke, include about 1,000 layoffs and 800 positions that will remain unfilled, representing roughly 8% of […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud charges over a 2020 Virginia home purchase, accused of misrepresenting it as a second residence to obtain better loan terms. She denies wrongdoing, calling the case a political attack pushed by Trump. The indictment followed the ouster of a U.S. attorney who resisted pressure to […]
Several New York City restaurants now use virtual cashiers—workers in the Philippines who appear on screens via Zoom—to greet customers and take orders. The $3-an-hour workers are employed by Happy Cashier, a startup helping restaurants cut costs amid high rents and inflation. The practice is legal but has sparked backlash from labor advocates who warn it could […]
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake occurred Wednesday night in Lake Ontario, about 12 miles north of Pulteneyville. According to the USGS, the quake struck at 7:19 p.m. at a depth of 7.9 km, with an epicenter near 43.396°N, 77.175°W. Because of its small magnitude and offshore location, few—if any—people likely felt it. The city of Rochester […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to process insurance claims in Florida, a state already burdened with some of the highest homeowner premiums in the U.S. Insurers say AI enables faster and more accurate claim resolutions, but critics worry it may lead to unfair denials. In 2024, Florida’s claim denial rate reached 46.7%, largely […]
Former corrections officer David Kingsley was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 2024 death of inmate Robert Brooks and faces 25 years to life at sentencing on Dec. 16. Two co-defendants, Nicholas Kieffer and Mathew Galliher, were acquitted. Brooks died after a violent incident caught on bodycam footage. Ten officers were charged; six […]
Early Voting Details Dates: Saturday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Nov. 2 Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4 Where to Vote: Any early voting site in Monroe County (you do not have to go to your assigned polling location during early voting) Early Voting Hours Saturdays, Sundays, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday and […]
On Saturday, crowds gathered in cities across the U.S. and abroad for “No Kings” rallies protesting President Donald Trump’s administration and advocating for First Amendment rights. Demonstrators in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., carried signs and marched to demand government accountability and the protection of constitutional freedoms. Organizers reported nearly […]
About 42 million Americans may lose SNAP (food stamp) benefits in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The USDA says funds will run out in two weeks, with a $2 billion shortfall. The Trump administration hasn’t committed to covering the gap, unlike with the WIC program, which got emergency funding. Blame is being […]
The Penfield Board of Education has changed its October 21 workshop to a full meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Transportation & Facilities Center, following parent concerns about student safety and alleged racist remarks. Superintendent Dr. Tasha Potter invited families to attend. The agenda includes a Student Safety Report and public comments from 20 pre-registered […]
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