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The Netflix docuseries titled “The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping” has led to a renewed investigation into abuse allegations at the Academy at Ivy Ridge, a defunct boarding school in northern New York. The series, which attracted over 11 million viewers, delves into the experiences of former students who describe a regime of oppression, violence, […]
The Rochester Police Department has made public the outcomes of their Community Engagement Assessment, revealing areas for improvement in their engagement with the Rochester community. Chief David Smith highlighted the necessity for a symbiotic relationship between the public and police, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advance the department’s engagement strategies. This initiative is part of Rochester’s […]
The U.S. is currently experiencing an outbreak of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, which has notably spread to dairy cattle, causing concern among scientists due to its unusual behavior. This outbreak, first identified in North America in late 2021 among wild migratory birds, has since affected not only poultry but also dairy cows and […]
A collection of Marvin Gaye’s unreleased music, recorded 40 years ago before his death in 1984, has been discovered in Belgium, as reported by The Guardian. Charles Dumolin, who hosted Gaye in Ostend in 1982 to help the singer overcome his drug addiction and rejuvenate his career, had over 66 demo recordings on roughly 30 […]
A team from Rochester Institute of Technology, in partnership with New York Sea Grant, is addressing plastic pollution in Rochester, N.Y., by studying how litter enters the sewer system and ultimately impacts the environment and water sources. The project involves the use of “Littatraps,” devices installed in sewer drains designed to catch debris larger than […]
The Elite Eight game between Iowa and LSU, featuring Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, peaked at 16.1 million viewers, becoming the most-watched college basketball game on ESPN platforms to date. Clark and Reese’s performances have been pivotal, with Clark being the NCAA’s most prolific scorer and Reese holding the record for double-doubles in a season. […]
Jay-Z’s Made in America festival, a prominent music event celebrated annually in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend, has been canceled for the second consecutive year. The festival’s executive production team announced the cancellation through social media and its official website, stating a commitment to reimagine the live music experience but did not provide specific reasons […]
The Buffalo Bills have traded their All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in a significant move. As part of the deal, Buffalo will receive a 2025 second-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings. In return, the Texans will acquire Diggs, along with a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick from […]
LSU basketball star Angel Reese posted the announcement Wednesday on Instagram, and her decision was also detailed in a story in Vogue. LSU lost to Iowa in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament Monday, a rematch of last year’s national championship game. ESPN, the network that aired Monday’s game, announced Tuesday that it was the most-watched women’s college […]
Lizzo recently addressed concerns from fans and the public regarding her announcement that she was quitting. However, she clarified that she is not stepping away from her music career but instead is choosing to quit giving attention to negative energy. Expressing her frustration with the harsh criticism and personal attacks she has faced online, Lizzo […]