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New York’s EBT system changes have been completed and the system is expected to become unavailable starting at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, May 19 and will last until the late afternoon the same day. The outage will only affect EBT cardholders, which means they will not be able to access food or cash purchases/withdrawals. The […]
Credit card delinquencies are on the rise, as research from the New York Federal Reserve shows nearly a fifth of borrowers are “maxed-out.” According the new report, issued by the bank’s Center for Microeconomic Data, household debt rose by 1.1 percent, or $184 billion, in the first quarter of the year, bringing the total to $17.69 […]
The Hulu docuseries “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” directed by Prentice Penny, premiered at SXSW, exploring the significant role of Black Twitter in shaping discussions around Black identity and issues. The series celebrates the platform as a critical space for Black millennial creativity and activism, particularly highlighting its impact during key moments like the Ferguson […]
Human bones discovered in a Wisconsin music store chimney in 1989 have been identified as Ronnie Joe Kirk, who last contacted his relatives in 1970. The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit specializing in identifying unknown persons through genealogy, confirmed the identification this week. Kirk, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was born in 1942, adopted, married twice, […]
Planet Fitness is offering its High School Summer Pass program again this summer, providing free gym access to teens aged 14 to 19 across the United States and Canada including the 11 locations in the Rochester area. The program runs from June 1 through August 31. Parents of teens under 18 must sign a waiver […]
Comedian Michelle Buteau stars in the new comedy “Babes,” produced by Neon, alongside Ilana Glazer. The film follows two best friends navigating the complexities of motherhood, a subject Buteau knows well. In January 2019, she and her husband welcomed twins via surrogate after a challenging IVF journey. Buteau brings her real-life experiences into her role, […]
Harris Wolobah, a 14-year-old with a congenital heart defect, died of a heart attack after consuming an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of Paqui’s “One Chip Challenge.” This challenge involves eating a single chip seasoned with Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers, which are among the hottest peppers in the world. The chief medical […]
“Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” is set to captivate audiences in Rochester from June 4 through June 9 at RBTL. This musical celebrates the life of Tina Turner, who rose to become the queen of rock n’ roll by breaking numerous barriers. Roz White, who portrays Tina’s mother, Zelma Bullock, has been with the […]
NPR music feature writer Sheldon Pearce explores the “whirlwind rise” of Dallas artist 4batz and what it “means for the genres he lies between.” 4batz’s video for “act ii: date @ 8” went viral on TikTok in 2023. By January of this year, he caught the attention of Kanye West, and by March 2024, he […]
On May 16, 2024, Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited film “Megalopolis” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. This 138-minute science-fiction epic, inspired by Roman history, marks Coppola’s return to the Palme d’Or competition since his 1979 win with “Apocalypse Now.” The film stars Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina, an architect-scientist aiming to transform a futuristic New […]