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A team from Rochester Institute of Technology, in partnership with New York Sea Grant, is addressing plastic pollution in Rochester, N.Y., by studying how litter enters the sewer system and ultimately impacts the environment and water sources. The project involves the use of “Littatraps,” devices installed in sewer drains designed to catch debris larger than […]
The Elite Eight game between Iowa and LSU, featuring Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, peaked at 16.1 million viewers, becoming the most-watched college basketball game on ESPN platforms to date. Clark and Reese’s performances have been pivotal, with Clark being the NCAA’s most prolific scorer and Reese holding the record for double-doubles in a season. […]
Jay-Z’s Made in America festival, a prominent music event celebrated annually in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend, has been canceled for the second consecutive year. The festival’s executive production team announced the cancellation through social media and its official website, stating a commitment to reimagine the live music experience but did not provide specific reasons […]
The Buffalo Bills have traded their All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in a significant move. As part of the deal, Buffalo will receive a 2025 second-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings. In return, the Texans will acquire Diggs, along with a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick from […]
LSU basketball star Angel Reese posted the announcement Wednesday on Instagram, and her decision was also detailed in a story in Vogue. LSU lost to Iowa in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament Monday, a rematch of last year’s national championship game. ESPN, the network that aired Monday’s game, announced Tuesday that it was the most-watched women’s college […]
Lizzo recently addressed concerns from fans and the public regarding her announcement that she was quitting. However, she clarified that she is not stepping away from her music career but instead is choosing to quit giving attention to negative energy. Expressing her frustration with the harsh criticism and personal attacks she has faced online, Lizzo […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has mandated that hospitals obtain written informed consent from patients before performing pelvic and other sensitive exams, particularly when patients are unconscious. This new guidance, aimed at providing clarity on consent requirements, specifically addresses exams for educational and training purposes conducted by medical students and other healthcare […]
The City of Rochester is initiating a search for a new manager to oversee the operations of the Blue Cross Arena, a prominent 14,000-seat sports and entertainment venue located in the downtown area. This decision aligns with Mayor Evans’ vision of revitalizing the city’s center as a vibrant hub for living, working, and entertainment, with […]
The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit organization founded by chef José Andrés in 2010, mourns the loss of seven of its aid workers killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza. The strike has prompted a pause in WCK’s operations in Gaza. James Kirby, a British military veteran with service in Afghanistan and Bosnia, […]
Melba Pattillo Beals, a member of the Little Rock Nine and a prominent figure in the desegregation of American public schools, found profound meaning in Beyoncé’s cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” featured on her album “Cowboy Carter.” The song, originally inspired by the courage of the Little Rock Nine, holds special significance for Beals, who […]