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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, aimed at addressing Congress and meeting U.S. officials, comes amid the ongoing nine-month Israel-Hamas war, with Palestinian casualties nearing 40,000 and recent deaths among hostages held by Hamas. Netanyahu’s trip was planned before significant upheavals in U.S. politics, including an assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee Donald […]
The city of Rochester is initiating a three-part project to enhance Durand Eastman Beach Park, starting with significant upgrades to the beach house. The planned improvements will include lifeguard facilities, first aid stations, changing rooms, and showers, as the beach house has not been updated since the 2007 Master Plan. Senior landscape architect Jeff Mroczek […]
Congratulations to Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, on the arrival of their baby boy on July 8. Brittney shared the joyful news during an appearance on CBS Sports’ show “We Need to Talk,” expressing her amazement and love for her son. Reflecting on her new role as a parent, Brittney noted how her […]
Russia’s participation in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is minimal compared to previous years, with only about 15 Russian athletes expected to compete, down from over 330 in the 2020 Tokyo Games. This significant reduction follows years of doping scandals and international condemnation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The International Olympic Committee […]
Jeffrey Walker, a man from Elma, New York, feels “blessed to still be around” after skydiving from a plane 30 minutes before it crashed, killing the pilot. On Saturday morning, Walker had his first skydiving experience at Skydive the Falls in Youngstown, near Niagara Falls. He described the day as calm and pleasant, with everyone […]
Wildfire smoke from Canada has created a thick haze over Rochester, New York, and extends across the region from New York to Maine. The smoke, originating from wildfires in Alberta and Saskatchewan, has traveled over a thousand miles via the jet stream. As of July 22, 2024, there are hundreds of active fires, categorized by […]
Travis Scott has announced the continuation of his “Circus Maximus” world tour with new dates in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand this fall. Additionally, he will perform a special one-off concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on October 9. The new tour leg begins on September 7 in Santiago, Chile, at Estadio Bicentenario […]
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before Congress for the first time since the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, admitting that the agency failed in its duty to protect the nation’s leaders. Cheatle, summoned by the House Oversight Committee, took full responsibility for the security lapse and pledged full cooperation with […]
Keturah Orji, a two-time Olympian and 10-time U.S. track and field champion, aims to make history at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by becoming the first American woman to medal in the triple jump. Orji, who was the top American finisher in the women’s triple jump at the Prefontaine Classic this year, has a […]
A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in a Russian prison colony on charges of espionage. The closed-door trial, held in Yekaterinburg, was widely condemned as a sham by Gershkovich’s newspaper and the U.S. government. Arrested in March 2023 while on a reporting assignment, Gershkovich was accused of gathering […]
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