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Legendary 24-year-old Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles, made the decision to withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympic Finals to prioritize her mental health. Simone Biles spoke to NPR about her mental health and her mindset before the finals. Biles stated that she was shaking before the Olympic team gymnastics final and that she withdrew after realizing that […]
Yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo held a Zoom Press conference to update the state on a new mandatory. Starting on Labor Day, the state will require COVID-19 vaccines or mandatory COVID-19 testing for state employees. This new regulation will mirror the vaccine and testing mandate that the federal government is planning for its workers. In addition […]
The University of Rochester Medical Center is starting to research whether or not we will need vaccination boosters or if they are even effective. They are testing the boosters by mixing the vaccines. Infectious disease professor and researcher, Dr. Ann Falsey stated: “What we want to do is stay ahead of the problem. Frequently with […]
On September 23, The Weeknd will receive the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award at the first annual Music in Action Awards hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition. The awards are meant to honor those in the music industry working to fight for social justice. Variety reported: “Since the pandemic started, the Weeknd has donated several […]
On Monday, a Swastika was found carved into an elevator within the State Department building. After the incident was uncovered, Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the hateful act and explained that the horrible action is an example that anti-Semitism is still alive. In a memo, Blinken wrote: “As this painfully reminds us, anti-Semitism isn’t […]
Dr. Harry McCrea, a cardiologist at United Memorial Medical Center, has brought out his guitar to help his patients. McCrea started playing his guitar in hopes of bringing comfort to his patients during the pandemic. As the pandemic seems to have passed its climax, McCrea still chooses to play for his patients. He carries the […]
The Kansas City Chiefs announced they will not be changing their nickname, but they will be retiring their mascot, according to the organization president, Mark Donovan. The Chiefs mascot was a horse named “Warpaint.” The football team will be joining the Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins in fighting against discrimination. On […]
On Monday, a new release date for Kanye West’s new album, “Donda” was confirmed by a rep for the artist. “Donda” was first announced in 2019, but after the announcement no one heard much about the album. However, the album has resurfaced this month when West held a listen on July 17th in Las Vegas. […]
A now-former Irondequoit Police Officer has turned in his badge after an incident at a bar on East Ave. Jason Hughes resigned from the IPD last week after he allegedly used a racial slur. The incident took place at Temple Bar on East Ave. Hughes was not on duty at the time. The Irondequoit Town […]
There was some parents that was really upset after their kids had to be picked up from an overnight summer camp 6 days after dropping their kids off due to unsanitary Meals staff shortages and other issues. The directors of the camp Quinnbarge in New Hampshire demanded that parents come pick up their kids early […]
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