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Clallam County, Washington, with a population of 78,000, has accurately predicted the U.S. presidential winner in every election since 1980, making it a unique political bellwether. This small county has sided with the victorious candidate in 24 of the past 26 elections, even diverging from other traditional bellwethers in 2020 by supporting Joe Biden. Clallam’s […]
Monroe County’s early voting ended with an impressive turnout, as over 133,000 residents, roughly 27% of registered voters, cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. The Perinton Square Mall emerged as the busiest voting location, with more than 13,000 ballots submitted there alone. Site manager Paul Wagner noted that enthusiasm remained high despite a brief […]
A school bus carrying 10 high school students from the East Irondequoit Central School District was struck by a bullet while traveling along Route 104 on Monday morning. The incident shattered two windows, but thankfully, no injuries were reported among the students on board, who were en route to The Aquinas Institute. While school district […]
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural pioneer, has passed away at 91, sparking tributes from industry giants like LL Cool J, Victoria Monét, and Reverend Al Sharpton. Known for producing Michael Jackson’s legendary albums Thriller and Off the Wall and organizing the all-star “We Are the World” project, Jones reshaped music and championed […]
The trial of eight people over the 2020 beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty began in Paris, surrounded by high security. Paty was murdered by Abdoullakh Anzorov, an 18-year-old extremist, after showing his class caricatures of Islam’s prophet during a lesson on freedom of expression. The defendants face charges ranging from terrorism to incitement, as […]
Eddie Murphy will star as funk legend George Clinton in an upcoming biopic directed by Bill Condon for Amazon MGM Studios. Based on Clinton’s memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?, the film will explore Clinton’s groundbreaking journey with Parliament-Funkadelic, whose psychedelic and sci-fi-inspired music redefined the genre. Murphy, […]
This year’s Battle of Jollof, taking place in Brooklyn on November 8-9, celebrates African culture through a lively competition of Jollof rice—West Africa’s iconic dish made with rice, tomatoes, and spices. Founded in 2020 by Arinze Emeagwali, Tjay Adeshola, and Abdul Abdullah, the event has grown into a cultural celebration combining food and sports. Sponsored […]
Peanut, a popular squirrel who inspired an animal sanctuary in Pine City, New York, was euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to test for rabies. The DEC, in coordination with the Chemung County Health Department, seized Peanut and a rehabilitating raccoon on October 30 due to concerns over public health […]
Tony and Pulitzer winner Michael R. Jackson, along with college friend and collaborator Anna K. Jacobs, brings his unique perspective to the stage adaptation of the cult horror film “Teeth”, now a satirical, darkly comedic musical. Known for exploring themes of sexuality and restrictive cultural norms, Jackson was drawn to Teeth’s protagonist, Dawn, and her […]
Satirical statues mocking former President Donald Trump have been popping up in several U.S. cities, stirring controversy and public reaction. Initially appearing in Washington, D.C., the statues include a replica of Nancy Pelosi’s desk defaced with feces and a sculpture of a hand holding a tiki torch, both referencing divisive moments in Trump’s tenure. Similar […]