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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents over a protest at a St. Paul church. Authorities say the protest violated federal protections for places of worship, while Lemon and Fort say they were reporting as journalists. Lemon’s lawyer called the arrest an attack on the First Amendment, […]
For decades, Gloria Wilson taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Now 94, she relies on her CalSTRS pension to pay for basic needs. But one month, her pension payment suddenly stopped with no warning. Wilson, who lives in Texas, was confused and scared. Her daughter, Melva Williams, later learned why: CalSTRS had mistakenly […]
Monroe County residents seeking help with home‑heating costs will have new opportunities to apply for assistance as county officials and Rochester Gas and Electric prepare a series of in‑person outreach events beginning Friday. The sessions, which run through mid‑February at two Rochester locations, will allow eligible households to apply for the federally funded Home Energy […]
Several Rochester small businesses will close Friday in support of nationwide protests against the federal immigration crackdown. Owners say the financial loss is difficult but necessary, citing concern over recent fatal shootings by federal immigration officers and broader threats to immigrant rights. Organizers hope the closures contribute to a larger “general strike,” with more protests planned for […]
Every year, the producers of the Grammy Awards look for a breakout performance from beyond its roster of nominees. A returning icon, perhaps, to bring the audience — millions of fans watching at home, along with the stars in the front rows — to full attention. At the 68th annual ceremony on Sunday, that guest may be […]
Sending voice messages can annoy others because they demand full attention, can’t be skimmed, and take more time than reading text. Unlike text, which lets the receiver control pace and emphasis, voice messages put all control in the sender’s hands. Even short recordings often feel longer than a few paragraphs. The takeaway: write more, talk […]
Governor Hochul has announced the launch of the Health Care Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program, a $48.3 million student loan repayment initiative aimed at expanding access to health care for Medicaid members and uninsured New Yorkers while strengthening the state’s health care workforce. The new program will provide significant loan forgiveness incentives to health care […]
Amazon will cut 16,000 jobs, offering affected U.S. employees 90 days to find internal roles or receive severance and benefits. Despite layoffs, the company will hire in key areas. Weak U.S. job growth reflects economic uncertainty, inflation, and potential AI impacts. Amazon announces 16,000 job cuts in biggest layoffs since 2023
Corning Inc. and Meta announced a multiyear deal worth up to $6 billion to support the buildout of Meta’s U.S. data centers. Corning will supply advanced optical fiber and connectivity products and expand manufacturing in North Carolina, including a new facility in Hickory where Meta will be the anchor customer. The agreement is expected to […]
A man named Ojo Eghosa Kingsley was found guilty in Nigeria for keeping money that was sent to his bank account by mistake. The amount was about $1 million. He was arrested by the police and admitted what he did. The judge sentenced him to one year in jail or a $3,300 fine. He was also told to pay […]
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