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Trash pickup issues affecting about 200 Irondequoit households were discussed at a town board meeting Tuesday. Waste Management canceled service last month without notifying the town, citing financial and safety concerns on narrow roads. Casella later took over some routes but also canceled service for similar reasons. Residents voiced frustration, and the town voted to […]
PayPal has applied to create PayPal Bank, aiming to offer small business loans and potentially interest-bearing savings accounts. The plan is under review by the FDIC and Utah regulators. Shares rose 1.5% after hours on the news. Despite 7% revenue growth last quarter, PayPal stock is down about 29% in 2025, lagging the broader market. […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued UPS, alleging the company underpaid seasonal workers by delaying clock-ins and deducting meal breaks they didn’t take. UPS denied wrongdoing. The lawsuit seeks back pay and a court order to reform the company’s timekeeping and payroll practices. New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal […]
Nelly announced a forthcoming St. Lunatics album, slated for 2026, with hit producer Metro Boomin at the helm. The announcement, made during St. Louis’s Black and White Ball, marks the group’s first official project since their 2001 platinum-certified debut, Free City. Despite only releasing one album, the St. Lunatics left a significant mark on early […]
The Rochester City School District will celebrate Monroe High School on Tuesday after the Red Jackets won the Class B New York State Championship earlier this month. Monroe captured the first state title in RCSD history with a 34–0 win over Sleepy Hollow at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Players will visit RCSD’s Central […]
Hackers are abusing PayPal’s legitimate subscription billing emails to launch convincing phishing attacks, making scam messages appear genuinely from PayPal. The goal is to trick users into clicking links or contacting fake support to steal credentials, money, or device access. Users should stay vigilant, avoid unexpected messages, and secure accounts with strong, unique passwords or […]
Two gunmen, a father and son, opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more in what authorities are calling a terrorist attack driven by antisemitism. The massacre, the deadliest in Australia in nearly 30 years, occurred during the “Chanukah by the Sea” event, which included families […]
Rihanna made a surprise appearance at Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time in Las Vegas” residency, attending the final show at Dolby Live on December 13. Carey, known for her holiday dominance since her 1994 album Merry Christmas, delivered her signature blend of vocal prowess and festive spectacle. Rihanna’s attendance created a buzz among fans, especially after […]
Rochester Regional Health has been awarded $15 million by New York State to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure, part of a broader $300 million investment to modernize healthcare systems. Funded through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, the money will be used for systemwide upgrades to protect against ransomware attacks, data breaches, and service disruptions. […]
Consumer Reports warns that many popular tech gifts come with ongoing subscription fees that can turn a thoughtful present into an unexpected expense. Devices like fitness trackers and video doorbells often offer basic features for free but lock useful tools—such as advanced metrics, cloud storage, or alerts—behind paid plans. Shoppers are advised to compare models, […]
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