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Anderson .Paak has unveiled plans for a U.S. tour in 2024 to celebrate the anniversary of his critically acclaimed album, “Malibu.” The tour, produced by Live Nation, will see .Paak perform the entire album across 14 dates, starting on September 18 in Bend, Oregon, at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater and concluding on October 13 in […]
China has successfully returned the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration. The Chang’e 6 mission, which landed on this remote part of the moon earlier in June, utilized a satellite for communication due to the lack of direct line-of-sight with Earth. The mission collected samples […]
The University of Rochester School Medical Center and Rochester School of Nursing have announced a three-year extension of their UR Nursing Scholars Program, now continuing through the summer of 2027. This initiative offers a tuition-free education in the Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing program. Due to the extension, an additional 300 scholarships will be available to […]
In Newark, New York, a 17-year-old boy drowned in the Erie Canal. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred on Monday night near Main Street and Van Buren Street. The teenager reportedly jumped into the canal and failed to resurface. Despite the efforts of a passerby who attempted a rescue, the teen […]
When the Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis, it signifies a major shift in national approach, emphasizing the issue’s impact on public health. This declaration can mobilize government agencies, healthcare providers, and communities to prioritize and address gun violence more vigorously. Here’s what such a declaration entails: Awareness and Mobilization: It raises […]
The movie “Sing Sing,” screened at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, marked a poignant return for its formerly incarcerated cast members. The film, featuring Colman Domingo and real-life RTA (Rehabilitation Through the Arts) participants, showcases a theater program within the prison that provides inmates a platform for expression and community building. Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, […]
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, acknowledging that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking. The FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from Njoy, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant Altria, which also sells Marlboro cigarettes. The decision lends new […]
BET announced a major addition to Culture’s Biggest Night, BET Awards 2024. Academy Award-winning actor, producer, and multiplatinum, 4-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist Will Smith will debut a new original song LIVE at BET Awards 2024. Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, author, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson will return to host, and GRAMMY […]
Daniel Ezra has played Spencer James on CW’s “All American” since Season 1, is expected to make guest appearances moving forward. According to our sister site Deadline, Ezra and showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll came to the decision to bring Spencer’s arc to a close ahead of Season 6. The announcement follows an especially eventual episode Monday […]
New York’s Summer EBT program opens applications on July 1, providing $120 per school-aged child monthly for groceries during summer. Eligible families include those already on SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or reduced-price school meals, with others needing to apply online. Applications require a NY.gov ID and details about each child and household member. Funds expire 122 […]