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Maulik Pancholy, a gay actor and children’s book author, has been reinstated as a speaker at Mountain View Middle School in Pennsylvania after his appearance was previously cancelled. The Cumberland Valley School District board originally canceled the event, scheduled for May 22, due to concerns over Pancholy’s activism and sexual orientation. The decision was reversed […]
Linian Song, the former owner of S Wellness Spa in Rochester, New York, has been charged with running a prostitution ring involving her current business, New Elegant Shiatsu in Lockport, as well as her previous establishment. A federal court criminal complaint alleges that both locations advertised sexual services on websites similar to Backpage and have […]
Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sex crime conviction was overturned by the New York State Court of Appeals after finding that the judge over Weinstein’s trial allowed Prosecutors to use witnesses That were not a part of the charges against him. Weinstein was serving a 23-year sentence in New York for his conviction; […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a series of changes to nutrition standards for school meals, including one that is a historic first. Here are three things to know about the changes coming to breakfast and lunch meals served at school. 1 – Added sugars will now be limited in meals The biggest change announced by […]
Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) football star, has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, over a decade after the trophy was returned due to an NCAA investigation revealing impermissible benefits during his college tenure. The Heisman Trust announced the decision, citing significant changes in collegiate athletics, including recent Supreme […]
The Biden administration has finalized rules requiring airlines to automatically refund cash for canceled or significantly delayed flights. The Transportation Department mandates refunds within a few days for delays lasting three hours domestically and six hours internationally, removing airlines’ discretion on refund triggers. While airlines can still offer travel credits or alternative flights, consumers have […]
The City of Rochester has closed a section of Elm Street downtown due to safety concerns arising from the deteriorating condition of the former Cadillac Hotel and the adjacent Richford building. Loose materials on the buildings’ exteriors pose a threat to motorists and pedestrians. The closure spans from Atlas Street to Chestnut Street, including the […]
The first nude cruise experience is set to hit water next year and depart from Miami February 3rd and return on February 14th. The company Bare Necessities Tour & Travel will be in partnership with Norwegian Cruise to host the experience on a 2,300-passenger ship. This will be a full nude cruise except when eating […]
U.S. Customs seized almost a half of million dollars of conifer items in Rochester. Fake items from clothing, electronics, sports cards, handbags and more were seized. The total value of Seized goods was worth $408,805. CBP Continues to Find Fake Goods Imported at the Rochester, N.Y. Port of Entry | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
“Ludacris takes on the wings of death for the first time in this special bonus episode of Hot Ones, sponsored by Stella Artois. He’s a hip-hop icon, a three-time Grammy Award–winning artist, and certified hitmaker with close to three dozen Top 40 hits in his storied music career, not to mention a prolific acting resume […]