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Simone Biles and the U.S. Women Gymnastic team did again, bringing back the gold medal from the Paris 2024 Olympics. With a final total score of 171.296, the Americans defeated Italy, the silver medalists, by nearly six points, and there was an almost seven-point gap to bronze medalist Brazil. It was the fourth time that […]
NASA and Boeing confirmed another extension to the Starliner crew flight test. There’s no specific return date set for the two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The delay comes as engineers continue to assess technical issues with the spacecraft’s propulsion system. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the ISS on […]
The Ohio Supreme Court Ruled that boneless wings are just a style of cooking after a man sued a restaurant when he ordered his usual order of boneless wings and ended up in the hospital days and doctors found a 5 cm chicken bone lodged in his throat causing him to get an infection. The […]
Kevin Hart named award-winning streamer, Kai Cenat, as the one who he believes could give a “phenomenal” performance of him one day in a biopic. The comedian and actor humorously made it clear that those conversations aren’t being had yet, as he’s not “that old.” “Is that where we are? ‘Kevin, who do you want to play you?’ […]
City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended hours. Residents can escape the heat in the City’s air-conditioned R-Centers and libraries or cool off at a City pool, spray park or at the […]
The University of Rochester is expanding a program for its employees that provides grants to first-time homebuyers. The University Home Ownership Incentive Program was initially launched in 2017 and would provide $9,000 to its participants. In its start, the program had just two financial lenders and seven local banks/credit unions participating. As of this summer, the […]
A new live-action comedy series set in the “Star Trek” universe is being developed by actor-writer Tawny Newsome and writer-director Justin Simien. Known for their work on “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and “Dear White People” respectively, Newsome and Simien announced the project during the “Star Trek” Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, with fellow executive […]
Despite a calf injury, Simone Biles will compete in all four events during the Olympic team finals. Biles tweaked her left calf during floor exercise warm-ups on Sunday, but will participate fully after receiving a brief treatment. Initially, U.S. team leaders considered resting her from the uneven bars, but Biles will now compete in every […]
The third annual “Diamonds in the Rough Fashion Show,” hosted by Miss Julie’s School of Beauty in Rochester, N.Y., took place on Saturday to benefit victims of human trafficking. Founded by Julie Chapus, known as Miss Julie, the school is a non-profit, therapeutic cosmetology institution dedicated to providing vocational training to human trafficking survivors and […]
The U.S. women’s basketball team, undefeated at the Olympics since 1992, is aiming for its eighth consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Led by stars like Brittney Griner, A’ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart, the team has already made history, with every member having won either Olympic or World Cup gold. Diana Taurasi, at […]