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TNT announced that it has submitted a matching offer to retain its NBA broadcast rights and its intent to continue producing the beloved studio show “Inside the NBA.” The NBA has not responded. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reports that TNT is matching the new 11-year, $1.8 billion annual contract the NBA has with Amazon, a deal that […]
RPD has released a new video of the car that was involved in a hit & run with a 3 year old on July 10th on Mt. Read Blvd. The 3 year old sustained life threatening injuries. Rochester police release new video in Mt. Read hit-and-run investigation (rochesterfirst.com)
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday. The details were in a court document filed in support of […]
A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians, according to a press release from the university. Unfold AI, made by Avenda Health in California — a software recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration uses […]
Congratulations to Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, on the arrival of their baby boy on July 8. Brittney shared the joyful news during an appearance on CBS Sports’ show “We Need to Talk,” expressing her amazement and love for her son. Reflecting on her new role as a parent, Brittney noted how her […]
Russia’s participation in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is minimal compared to previous years, with only about 15 Russian athletes expected to compete, down from over 330 in the 2020 Tokyo Games. This significant reduction follows years of doping scandals and international condemnation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The International Olympic Committee […]
Jeffrey Walker, a man from Elma, New York, feels “blessed to still be around” after skydiving from a plane 30 minutes before it crashed, killing the pilot. On Saturday morning, Walker had his first skydiving experience at Skydive the Falls in Youngstown, near Niagara Falls. He described the day as calm and pleasant, with everyone […]
Wildfire smoke from Canada has created a thick haze over Rochester, New York, and extends across the region from New York to Maine. The smoke, originating from wildfires in Alberta and Saskatchewan, has traveled over a thousand miles via the jet stream. As of July 22, 2024, there are hundreds of active fires, categorized by […]
Travis Scott has announced the continuation of his “Circus Maximus” world tour with new dates in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand this fall. Additionally, he will perform a special one-off concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on October 9. The new tour leg begins on September 7 in Santiago, Chile, at Estadio Bicentenario […]
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before Congress for the first time since the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, admitting that the agency failed in its duty to protect the nation’s leaders. Cheatle, summoned by the House Oversight Committee, took full responsibility for the security lapse and pledged full cooperation with […]