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An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II detonated at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, creating a large crater in a taxiway and causing over 80 flight cancellations. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The explosion, which sent asphalt pieces flying into the air, left a crater approximately 7 meters in diameter and 1 […]
In a statement from his son, Kelly Christoph er “K.C.” Amos. John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots, and Coming To America died of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos died on Aug. 21 at the age of 84, the news was made public on Tuesday (Oct. 1) . “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with […]
The wrongful death lawsuit against former New York governor Andrew Cuomo has been dismissed by a federal judge. Former governor Andrew Cuomo was in the hot seat for the handling of nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic by family members of residents in nursing homes. Nursing home COVID lawsuit against Cuomo dismissed (rochesterfirst.com)
Bills Star Pass Rusher Von Miller has been suspended by the NFL. The suspension is in response to allegations from last fall that Miller assaulted his pregnant girlfriend in November of 2023 during Buffalo’s bye week. Miller turned himself in for a charge of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman. He was booked before being released on $5,000 […]
Six teenagers were arrested after a “night of chaos” involving stolen vehicles in Pittsford, New York, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The events began late Friday night when a deputy spotted a damaged Kia, suspected of being stolen, leaving St. John Fisher University. The driver fled by speeding across lawns. Over the next […]
In the past week, the Southeast has experienced over 40 trillion gallons of rain from Hurricane Helene and an additional storm, leading to “apocolyptic” flooding. This unprecedented deluge, which experts described as “astronomical,” caused severe damage and resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people. The rain, which hit hardest in Georgia, Tennessee, the […]
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, passed away at the age of 58 from brain cancer. Mutombo, known for his iconic shot-blocking and signature finger wag, played 18 seasons in the NBA, earning eight All-Star selections and a spot in the Hall of Fame […]
For the first time since 1977 thousands of east coast dock workers walked off the job at midnight after union workers failed to reach an agreement with port owners. Union workers are fighting for higher pay and the ban on automated cranes, gates and container moving trucks for unloading. Port strike called at East and […]
A new pilot program is now open in the Monroe County Hall of Justice. The Eviction Diversion Resource Center, is the first of its kind in a state court outside of New York City. It will help people facing eviction directly access essential programs in the Hall of Justice. “This gets everything into a ‘one-stop […]
Mickey Guyton has become a trailblazer in country music, using her platform to challenge the industry’s historical lack of diversity. The Arlington, Texas native struggled for years to break into the genre, facing isolation as one of the few Black artists. Her breakthrough came in 2020 with the release of “Black Like Me,” a powerful […]