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Airbnb is set to prohibit the use of indoor security cameras in its global listings by the end of the next month, aiming to streamline its security camera policies and enhance privacy. The decision comes after consultations with guests, hosts, and privacy experts, reflecting the platform’s commitment to adapting its policies to serve its global […]
Monroe County is expanding its bus safety initiative by introducing stop-arm cameras on school buses within the Greece Central School District. The move aims to deter drivers from illegally passing buses when their lights are flashing, a common and hazardous issue according to the district’s superintendent, Kathleen Graupman. The program, which commenced in Hilton last […]
Two New York Army National Guard Soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John M. Grassia III, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash near Rio Grande City, Texas, while flying over the U.S.-Mexico border. The incident, which occurred on a Friday afternoon, also claimed the life of a […]
Russell Wilson, previously with the Denver Broncos, has announced his decision to join the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year contract worth approximately $1.21 million, the league’s minimum. Despite not being a free agent yet, Wilson was permitted to negotiate with the Steelers due to the Broncos’ decision to release him, effective from the new league […]
At the 96th Academy Awards, Kris Bowers, alongside co-director Ben Proudfoot, clinched the Oscar for Best Documentary Short with their film “The Last Repair Shop.” The documentary highlights a significant endeavor within the Los Angeles Unified School District, focusing on a warehouse in downtown LA where a team of four dedicated craftspeople meticulously maintains over […]
Mary J. Blige said “I used to hate everything about me. The sound of my voice, the sound of my speaking voice. And I used to just be afraid to hear any music back,” On an episode of TODAY With Hoda and Jenna from Wednesdsay (March 8), the R&B/Soul icon revealed some surprising thoughts about her own […]
Cord Jefferson is now an Oscar winner but wants others to join him in the winner’s circle. The filmmaker won Best Adapted Screenplay for 2023’s “American Fiction,” which stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Jeffrey Wright, Erika Alexander, and Sterling K. Brown. Jefferson, a former staff writer for The Root, saw his commitment to writing Black […]
Da’Vine JoyRandolph took home the Oscar on Sunday for her role as a boarding school head cook who is grieving her son. “The Holdovers,” set in the 1970s, features an eclectic cast of clashing personalities who have, for one reason or another, stayed over Christmas break at the mostly empty boarding school, where they learn […]
The city of Pittsburgh welcomes the Wilson’s. Russell Wilson signs a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers after his unfair release from the Denver Broncos a couple of weeks ago. With Coach Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson’s experience let’s make Pittsburgh great again. Russell Wilson’s hurried deal with Steelers may say a lot about his […]
Rickey Minor, an Emmy Award-winning bassist, conductor, and composer, has been named the musical director for the 2024 Academy Awards, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Minor, known for his work with notable artists and prestigious events, shared his journey from being inspired by the Jackson Five at a young age to becoming […]