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The first class of GiGi U, a learning program designed for adults with Down syndrome, celebrated their graduation on May 2, 2024, in Rochester, NY. This program, hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester, has successfully equipped its graduates with the necessary skills to secure employment. The curriculum at GiGi U included both group programs—such as cooking, […]
The City of Rochester has installed 40 new parking meters in downtown Rochester. The new meters were installed because the older model meters were giving customers errors and not accepting credit cards. The new meters are touch screens and now feature license plate tracking. City of Rochester installs 40 new parking meters (rochesterfirst.com)
Keke Palmer and Sza are set to star in a new buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae. The film, under TriStar Pictures and backed by Rae’s HOORAE Media, emerges from a collaboration between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures, known as the CoCre lab, which focuses on nurturing diverse screenwriting talents. The pairing of Palmer and Sza […]
In Casa Grande, Arizona on April 27th, a bounce house was swept up by a strong gust of wind, resulting in the death of a two-year-old toddler, Bodhi Naaf. Bodhi, the son of Phoenix firefighter Karl Naaf, was one of the children inside the bounce house when it went airborne and landed in a neighboring […]
In Brighton, N.Y., a driver was hospitalized after their vehicle struck a telephone pole on Elmwood Avenue. The accident occurred as the driver attempted to swat away a bee inside the car, leading to a collision that brought down live wires. The incident, which happened on May 1, 2024, resulted in the temporary closure of […]
Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, show that anger may indeed affect the heart because of how it impairs blood vessel function. Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute episode of anger and an increased risk of heart attack. Researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Yale School of Medicine, St. […]
Beyoncé’s name has been place in French history. A jury in France who drafts up a yearly list of 150 words and individuals who are known amongst French-speaking communities. According to U.K. newspaper The Times and French outlet France 24, the “Break My Soul” singer, 42, is one of 40 people to be included in the Larousse dictionary, […]
A woman is facing multiple felony charges after she was doing dental work on people in the Chicago area. Customers complained they received fake braces, and one person had their tooth chipped after receiving dental service. The woman had a similar situation in Nevada where was doing dental work without a license. The woman advertised her […]
Kendrick Lamar has escalated the ongoing feud with Drake with his latest diss track, “Euphoria.” Released unexpectedly via X (formerly Twitter), the track is a response to provocations from Drake’s songs “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.” The over-six-minute track begins with a sample from Teddy Pendergrass, setting a confrontational tone as Lamar calls out […]
In an unexpected turn of events, a swarm of bees caused a two-hour delay at the MLB game on Tuesday between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field, Arizona. The incident occurred just minutes before the scheduled start when the bees settled in the netting behind home plate, prompting concerns for fan […]