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Nonstop flights from Rochester to Las Vegas have officially begun, provided by Southwest Airlines. This new service, starting on October 3, 2024, marks the first time since 2008 that travelers from Rochester can fly directly to Las Vegas. The flights depart from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and arrive at Harry Reid International Airport […]
Southwest Airlines is making a significant shift by discontinuing its 50-year open seating policy in favor of assigned seating, which will include premium seat options. This move comes as the airline seeks to appeal to a broader customer base, following feedback that 80% of its passengers prefer assigned seats. While Southwest has long been known […]
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight from Oslo to Malaga was diverted to Copenhagen after a live mouse was found in a passenger’s in-flight meal. The incident occurred when a mouse scurried out of a food box being opened by a passenger. The diversion was in accordance with airline safety procedures to prevent potential risks, such […]
A’ja Wilson became the second player in WNBA history to win the Most Valuable Player award unanimously, the league announced on Sunday ahead of a full slate of first-round playoff games. The Las Vegas Aces forward earned all 67 first-place votes for 670 points from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Minnesota Lynx forward […]
SZA took to social media to express concern over the resurgence of nitrous oxide—commonly known as “whippets”—and a product called “Galaxy Gas” that she believes is being aggressively marketed to Black youth. Posting on X, she questioned why the government isn’t intervening, highlighting that the product has appeared suddenly and is being sold openly in […]
Before you know it, the holiday shopping season will be here. A new Bankrate data shows that about three of those holiday shoppers (33 percent) plan to spend less on holiday shopping this year than they did last year. Between two and three of the shoppers (24 percent) plan to spend more, and around four […]
Instagram has introduced new safety measures aimed at protecting teen users. As of Tuesday, all accounts for users under 16 will default to private, with parental supervision options and messaging restrictions. Teens will require parental approval to adjust their account settings. The platform has also introduced new features, such as screen time limits and content […]
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano announced a $360 million donation to 82 nonprofits across Upstate New York. Golisano, founder of Paychex and chairman of the Golisano Foundation, made the emotional announcement, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community. The funds will support organizations focused on health, education, intellectual and developmental disabilities, community services, […]
According to News10NBC, RG&E customers will see a $12 increase on their bills come May as part of a negotiated rate increase approved by state regulators. If you’re a National Grid customer and you thought you were spared, think again. Now, that utility wants to increase its customers’ rates, too. National Grid is asking state […]
Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old leader of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced that upon his death, his nearly $144 billion fortune will be donated to a charitable trust managed by his three children—Howard, Susie, and Peter Buffett—rather than to the Gates Foundation as previously intended. This marks a significant shift in his philanthropic plans outlined 18 years […]
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