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A Florida couple was arrested after trying to fake lottery officials with a bogus million dollar winning scratch off ticket. Reports say the couple tried to piece together two different scratch-off tickets that police say was a horrible job and tried to pass it off as a million-dollar winner only problem the back of both […]
Tank Dell, a wide receiver for the NFL’s Houston Texans, was injured during a shooting incident in Sanford, Florida. According to the team’s statement on X (formerly Twitter), the 24-year-old player sustained minor injuries and is in good spirits after being released from the hospital. The shooting occurred at a local bar and restaurant where […]
Student protests have erupted across U.S. college campuses in response to the Israel-Hamas war, creating significant disruptions ahead of graduation ceremonies. The protests began after a deadly attack by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, which led to a severe Israeli offensive in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian students have been setting up encampments on campuses, advocating […]
The Wegmans Super Kids Market exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester is set to temporarily close from April 29 to May 22 for renovations. This popular kid-sized grocery store simulation allows children to shop and act as cashiers, offering a unique hands-on experience. The upcoming renovations will refresh the exhibit with […]
The Puerto Rican Festival just announced its 54th weekend celebration. This will be held at a new location in downtown’s Parcel 5 from Thursday August 1st through Saturday August 3rd. Puerto Rican Festival dates announced (rochesterfirst.com)
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct following the release of police body-cam footage. The footage captured Doorley during a traffic stop where she behaved unprofessionally and claimed she was above the law, attempting to use her public office to […]
This National Superhero Day 2024, here’s 11 iconic superheroes portrayed by Black celebrities who made the significant contributions to the sci-fi universe: Black Panther: Played by Chadwick Boseman in 2018, Black Panther showcased the possibilities of Black leadership in superhero narratives. Meteor Man: Portrayed by Robert Townsend in 1993 (who wrote, directed and produced the […]
Three women in New Mexico contracted HIV after undergoing “vampire facial” treatments at an unlicensed medical spa, marking the first documented cases of HIV transmission via cosmetic needle procedures, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The investigation, reported in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Report, highlighted that the spa, investigated from […]
In a recent interview with BET, actor-singer Trevor Jackson discussed his latest musical release and his experiences in the entertainment industry. Jackson, known for his role as Aaron Jackson in “Grown-ish,” has recently released a single titled “He Don’t Know,” which explores his personal experiences as the “side” guy in relationships. The song mixes Afrobeats […]