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A new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that about three-quarters of Americans plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day’s holiday in some way this year. More than half will be with a romantic partner, and about 4 in 10 will be with family. About 2 in 10 will celebrate with friends, and 15% […]
Just hours after TMZ’s documentary on Wendy Williams dropped on Tubi, the wheels started turning to end her guardianship. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Wendy signed an affidavit Wednesday afternoon asking the judge to set her free. According to the affidavit, Wendy says she has “regained capacity” to function without a guardian. Wendy […]
Sen. Ted Cruz has labeled over 3,400 National Science Foundation (NSF) grants as “woke DEI” research, claiming they promote ideological agendas instead of legitimate science. His report suggests that more than $2 billion of the NSF’s $9 billion budget has been used for projects advancing “neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.” The flagged grants include research on […]
After decades of declining dairy consumption, milk is making a surprising comeback in the U.S. Sales of whole milk rose by 3.2% in 2024, while plant-based milk sales dropped by 5.9%. Factors driving this shift include changing nutritional priorities, concerns over ultraprocessed foods, and the resurgence of traditional values in American culture. The Make America […]
A new federal law, effective January 1, 2025, aims to provide Medicaid and CHIP coverage for young people leaving incarceration, ensuring they receive medical and mental health services as they re-enter society. The law applies to youth up to age 21, and former foster youth up to age 26, offering 30 days of medical and […]
Black History Month is a time to celebrate, recognize, and support the achievements and contributions of African Americans. In Rochester, there are many Black-owned businesses to explore, ranging from bakeries and bookstores to fitness centers and consulting firms. With help from Black Owned in Rochester, here are 15 businesses to support this month and beyond: […]
Rochester residents gathered at In Christ New Hope Ministry on Wednesday night to hear the powerful testimony of Sarah Collins Rudolph, the survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. Rudolph, who was 12 years old when the KKK-planted dynamite exploded on September 15, 1963, lost her sister and three other girls […]
When couples agree to end their union, they can cut paperwork, costs, and stress by filing together instead of suing one another. The New York State Unified Court Sytem (UCS) announced a streamlined divorce process is available whenever both parties have already agreed on financial arrangements, property division, and child custody. Spouses still have to […]
WNBA star Angel Reese showed the gratitude she has for her mother with a surprise birthday gift. During her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast, Reese gave her mother, Angel Webb Reese, a cake and then quickly followed that with a big present. Reese’s mother nearly dropped her birthday cake upon hearing the news. She then broke down as […]
The Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, will euthanize its entire flock of over 100,000 ducks following a bird flu outbreak, marking a devastating blow to the region’s historic duck farming industry. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified after staff noticed unusual behavior among the ducks. The farm, one of Long Island’s […]