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A fire broke out at the Halpern Education Center on Bay Road in Webster, New York, on Wednesday night. Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 10:00 p.m. The blaze, which began in a classroom, was extinguished by firefighters by approximately 11:00 p.m. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the […]
Missouri U.S. Rep. Cori Bush lost the Democratic primary for the state’s 1st Congressional District to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, backed by pro-Israel groups. Bush, known for her progressive views and part of the “Squad,” faced significant opposition due to her criticism of Israel and support for Palestinians. This opposition was a factor […]
Quincy Hall secured the gold medal in the men’s 400-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, held at Stade de France, marking a significant victory for the U.S. in an event they had not won since 2008. Despite a slow start, Hall surged ahead to overtake Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith at the finish line, clocking […]
In response to the severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby in the Southeast, the American Red Cross has dispatched volunteers from Rochester to provide aid. Approximately six volunteers are being sent, with Tim Seitz among them, heading to Jacksonville to assist at emergency shelters by providing meals and supervision. Despite flight cancellations, Seitz is […]
Olympic sprinters Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield have been dating since 2022, building a strong relationship both on and off the track. Lyles, who recently made history by winning gold in the 100 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and Bromfield, a Jamaican sprinter specializing in the 400 meters, met in 2017 through social media. […]
A conservative nonprofit, True the Vote, has spurred efforts to challenge voter registrations across the U.S., using an app called IV3 to review and question voter eligibility. This initiative has led to the submission of over half a million challenges resulting in errors and unnecessary strain on election officials. Many of these challenges have targeted […]
Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, CEO of the Urban League of Rochester, has been sworn in as the chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. The commission was established to examine the impact of slavery in New York and its ongoing effects on Black residents. Dr. Hawkins, a prominent community leader, expressed her […]
Michigan’s Alma Cooper, a US Army officer, was crowned Miss USA 2024 at the 73rd annual pageant held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Cooper, who holds a Master’s in data science from Stanford University, became the third person to hold the title this year following the resignation of 2023’s winner. During the pageant, […]
Global stock markets experienced a significant plunge on Monday, driven by fears of a U.S. economic slowdown. The Dow Jones opened over 1,000 points lower, the S&P 500 dropped by 4.25%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by more than 6%, though they recovered slightly later in the day. Japanese stocks also faced severe losses, with […]
Spectrum has launched gigabit upload speeds for its Spectrum Internet Gig, Spectrum Internet Ultra, and Spectrum Internet plans in Rochester and surrounding areas. This upgrade, part of a multi-billion-dollar national network initiative, enhances connectivity at no additional cost to customers. The new upload speeds are up to 30 times faster than previous offerings, improving capabilities […]
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