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TJX Companies the parent company of retail stores such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods — is equipping employees with body cameras to thwart theft. Over the past year, the company started using body cameras in certain stores across its U.S. portfolio, which also includes Sierra and Home Sense, as a means to “de-escalate incidents, deter […]
Rihanna, the award-winning singer and beauty mogul, has announced the launch of her new haircare line, Fenty Hair. Set to debut on June 13th on FENTYHAIR.COM, the line aims to cater to a diverse range of hair types and textures. The promotional campaign features people of various nationalities, highlighting the inclusivity and versatility of the […]
The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed a bill mandating warning signs in stores that sell or repair firearms. These signs inform customers that having a firearm at home significantly increases risks of suicide, lethal domestic violence, and accidental deaths, especially involving children. The warning message emphasizes the heightened danger and provides the […]
In 2023, CEO compensation packages for S&P 500 companies surged by nearly 13%, far outpacing the 4.1% wage increase for private-sector workers amid rising inflation. The median CEO pay reached $16.3 million, making the typical CEO earn nearly 200 times more than their median employee. Economic resilience and robust profits bolstered stock prices, leading to […]
The Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York state’s only weeklong cocktail festival, starts on June 3, featuring 80 events across various bars in Rochester. The festival celebrates local bar, hospitality, and cocktail culture. Key events include the Launch Pad at Essex on June 3, the Kentucky Garden Party at George Eastman Museum on June 5, Cocktails […]
Nissan has issued an urgent warning to owners of approximately 84,000 older vehicles, advising them to stop driving due to the risk of exploding Takata air bag inflators. The inflators, found in certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 models, have been linked to one death and 58 injuries since 2015. The defective […]
On May 25, 2024, a 51-year-old worker was fatally struck while working in a manhole at a gas station located at Lyell Avenue and Mt. Read Boulevard in Rochester, NY. The incident occurred when a 45-year-old driver, who drove into the gas station parking lot around 11:30 a.m., accidentally hit the worker, who was obscured […]
Melinda French Gates has announced a $1 billion donation over the next two years to support women and family rights globally, including reproductive rights. In a New York Times opinion piece, she emphasized the urgency of supporting women’s organizations facing increasing restrictions on abortion and other rights. French Gates’ decision follows her recent departure as […]
Venus Williams has been honored with her own Barbie doll as part of Barbie’s 65th anniversary celebration, Mattel announced. Williams is among nine female athletes worldwide to receive this recognition. The doll depicts Williams in action on the tennis court, wearing a white tennis dress, visor, matching sneakers, and her signature gold hoop earrings. Williams […]
American Airlines has retracted a court filing that blamed a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a camera taped to an airplane lavatory seat. The filing was related to a lawsuit against the airline after videos of the girl were found on a former flight attendant’s phone. The attendant, Estes Carter Thompson III, is accused of […]