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Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair has ascended to fifth place on the NCAA Division I’s all-time scoring list, amassing 3,302 career points and surpassing Brittney Griner’s record during a game against Pittsburgh. Fair, known for her scoring prowess and exceptional long-range shooting, achieved this milestone in a 63-53 victory, contributing significantly to the win with 17 […]
The retrial of Timothy Williams, accused of the 1984 murder of 14-year-old Wendy Jerome in Rochester, begins Monday, marking a significant moment as New York’s first-ever case to utilize familial DNA evidence. Jerome’s case, which involved rape and murder, remained unsolved for decades until advancements in DNA technology provided a breakthrough. In 2020, Williams was […]
Leap Day, added nearly every four years on February 29, corrects a critical discrepancy between our calendar year and the Earth’s orbit around the sun. As astronomer Jackie Faherty explains, “it actually takes Earth 365.242190 days to orbit the sun… and that .242190 days to go around the sun is the entire reason why we […]
In 2004, the music industry experienced a transformative year with the release of several iconic albums, marking their 20th anniversary this year. Usher’s “Confessions” redefined the R&B genre, becoming a cultural phenomenon and one of the decade’s most acclaimed albums. Destiny’s Child released their final album, “Destiny Fulfilled,” closing a chapter on their legendary status […]
Jaz Karis is making significant strides in the soul music scene, blending traditional R&B and contemporary soul with her remarkable musicianship. Her journey in music began in a church choir and led to a “MET YOU AT A BAR.” Karis attributes her musical foundation to a childhood rich in diverse musical influences, from gospel to […]
The Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling categorizes frozen embryos as “extrauterine children.” Stemming from a wrongful death lawsuit after a fertility clinic accident, the ruling aligns with the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The decision has led to a temporary halt in IVF treatments by some Alabama providers, with legislative clarifications pending. IVF […]
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester has been named one of the top pop culture museums in the United States, securing the third spot in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Recognized for its interactive exhibits and recent 90,000-square-foot expansion, the museum offers a variety of attractions including the ESL Digital […]
The documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” by Lifetime will proceed with its scheduled airing this weekend, following a New York court’s dismissal of an attempt to block its broadcast. The court ruled that preventing the documentary from airing would constitute an “impermissible prior restraint on speech,” violating the First Amendment. The documentary, set to be […]
A Manhattan jury has held three top executives of the National Rifle Association (NRA), including former CEO Wayne LaPierre, accountable in a civil trial centered on corruption and misuse of funds. The trial, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accused LaPierre and others of diverting millions in donations for personal luxury. LaPierre, who […]
NASA, in collaboration with Intuitive Machines, has successfully dispatched a Lunar Library to the moon, featuring technology developed by Stampertech, a Rochester-based company. This initiative is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services. The Lunar Library, etched onto nickel sheets, encompasses the entirety of the English Wikipedia, the Rosetta Project, and a comprehensive digital library […]
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