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Former pro basketball player and day trader. Grant Ellis, 30, a former contestant from the current season of The Bachelorette, has been picked to hand out roses for the 29th season of ABC’s hit reality dating series. The news comes Monday night at the end of the latest Bachelorette episode with star Jenn Tran, whose […]
Kirk Franklin has some interesting words for some Christians and their beliefs. The 54-year-old gospel artist/producer recently sat down with Cam Newton for his “Funky Friday” podcast and took a moment to call out “Western Christianity.” Franklin did not spare the feelings of the religion’s followers and blasted them for multiple reasons, including “weaponizing marriage” […]
We are talking credit card interest rates that are super high! A new survey suggests half of credit cardholders surveyed in June as part of Bankrate’s latest Credit Card Debt Survey said they carry balances over month to month. That is up from 44% in January – and the highest since since March 2020, when […]
The Carifest 2024 Festival is here! The festival is today, August 10th, at MLK Square Park and features Derrick Barnett & Statement Band, Serani, and Pumpa. It costs $25 at the gate, and today DKX joined in for the parade, and fun music!
The City of Rochester & the YMCA of Greater Rochester are teaming up to host a free, one-day basketball camp with Rochester native and NBA star Thomas Bryant. Develop stronger fundamentals of the game including ball handling, passing and shooting. All participants will receive a t-shirt at camp and a meal. FOR YOUTH AGES 9-18 […]
Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, CEO of the Urban League of Rochester, has been sworn in as the chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. The commission was established to examine the impact of slavery in New York and its ongoing effects on Black residents. Dr. Hawkins, a prominent community leader, expressed her […]
In partnership with Next Gen Personal Finance, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new course requirement starting with the 2031 graduating class. Beginning in 2027, California is requiring all high schools to offer a one-semester-long financial literacy course as an elective. This makes California the 26th state in the country to add financial literacy as […]
In a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers investigate the potential link between bedtime screen use in early adolescents and sleep outcomes after one year. Overall, bedtime screen use was associated with shorter sleep durations and increased sleep disturbances one year later in early adolescence. Research shows that screen use, which includes television, […]
Congratulations to Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, on the arrival of their baby boy on July 8. Brittney shared the joyful news during an appearance on CBS Sports’ show “We Need to Talk,” expressing her amazement and love for her son. Reflecting on her new role as a parent, Brittney noted how her […]
Jeffrey Walker, a man from Elma, New York, feels “blessed to still be around” after skydiving from a plane 30 minutes before it crashed, killing the pilot. On Saturday morning, Walker had his first skydiving experience at Skydive the Falls in Youngstown, near Niagara Falls. He described the day as calm and pleasant, with everyone […]
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