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As we approach Mother’s Day here are 10 things I’m sure you heard mama say growing up. 1. “I’m not one of your little friends.” 2. “Do I look like booboo the fool?” 3. “A hard head makes a soft behind.” 4. “First of all, check your tone.” 5. “Stop all that crying before I […]

In her candid memoir “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,” released on May 7, 2024, Whoopi Goldberg opens up about her struggle with cocaine addiction. The book details a pivotal moment during her drug-laden days in the 1980s, a time she initially enjoyed until it spiraled into a life-threatening habit. Goldberg, an […]

Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned this week, igniting scrutiny towards their parent organization. Voigt, the first Venezuelan-American Miss USA, resigned citing mental health concerns and a commitment to self-care, revealed in an Instagram post with a hidden message spelling “I AM SILENCED.” Srivastava, representing New Jersey as a first-generation […]

On May 9, 2024, a tragic accident occurred on I-90 East near Henrietta, resulting in the death of a New York State Thruway Authority worker and critical injuries to another. The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. when a tractor-trailer driven by a 64-year-old man collided with the workers in a designated work zone. The […]

There’s a warning about a new COVID variant called FLiRT. The new strains are sub variants of the omicron variant. The new FLiRT variant has been detected in wastewater surveillance, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From April 14 through April 27, the variant makes up about 25% of the […]

Rents jumped 30.4% nationwide between 2019 and 2023, while wages during that same period rose 20.2%, according to a recent analysis from online real estate brokers Zillow and StreetEasy. The gap between wage growth and rent increases was widest in large cities, including Atlanta; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Miami, Phoenix and Tampa. Other cities where […]

After retiring from a distinguished 16-season career in the WNBA, Candace Parker has been named the President of adidas Women’s Basketball. Her new role with adidas will focus on advancing women’s sports globally, emphasizing access, representation, and breaking down barriers. Parker will lead the development of women’s basketball product lines, aiming to leave a lasting […]

Severe storms swept across the central U.S., unleashing three tornadoes in Michigan and causing fatal damage in Tennessee. In Michigan, the tornadoes impacted areas in Kalamazoo, Cass, and Branch counties, with one particularly devastating twister tearing apart a FedEx facility in Portage and destroying over a dozen mobile homes. In Tennessee, a 22-year-old man tragically […]

Monroe County Judge Meredith Anne Vacca has been recommended by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to serve on the Federal Court for the Western District of New York. If confirmed, Vacca will make history as the first woman of color and the first Asian-American on the WDNY bench. Vacca’s judicial career began in Monroe County […]

Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” has set a new Spotify record for the most single-day streams of a rap song, surpassing the previous record held by Drake and Lil Baby with “Girls Like Girls.” Released on May 4, 2024, following Lamar’s “Meet the Grahams,” the track quickly became a viral sensation, accumulating over […]