News
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving immigration and fraud. Omar called the search political intimidation, while President Trump denied involvement. Democratic leaders criticized the action, and its timing ahead of the midterm elections raised concerns about possible political interference. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched […]
Ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip. The killing, rooted in a long-running gang feud, had gone unsolved for decades — captivating the public and tormenting Shakur’s loved ones — until Duane “Keffe D” […]
Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason has been named the 2026 Triple-A Executive of the Year by Minor League Baseball. Mason received the honor during the 2026 MiLB End of Year Awards Show, marking the fourth time he has earned executive of the year recognition. He previously received the International League honor in 1996, […]
Hope585 found that nearly half of Monroe County’s CPS reports in 2024 were unfounded, costing the county about $13 million. The organization says unnecessary investigations can harm families and is working to connect parents with resources and support to help keep children safe. Advocates say unfounded CPS reports do more harm than good for Monroe […]
A man is dead after being hit by a car while crossing Lake Avenue near Clay Avenue on Tuesday night. Rochester Police say the man in his 40s was not walking in the crosswalk, and the driver is cooperating with the investigation. The driver told officers that they didn’t see the man as he was […]
Philadelphia police said a “false homicide tip” submitted through the PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com website was generated by an Anthropic artificial intelligence model. The AI giant later confirmed the incident in a report it published Friday. The AI submission came through an online platform launched by the Philadelphia Police Department to gather tips about open homicide cases. Anthropic notified […]
Rising diesel prices could increase costs for Henrietta taxpayers as the fire department prepares its upcoming budget. Officials are planning for a 10% to 15% fuel cost contingency. The department hopes to approve its budget at an Oct. 20 hearing while ensuring emergency vehicles remain ready to respond. Rising diesel prices could cost Henrietta taxpayers […]
The IRS is warning older Americans about sophisticated scams that can wipe out their life savings. According to the FTC, New Yorkers ages 60 to 69 reported nearly $17 million in fraud losses during the second quarter of 2026, while nationwide losses among adults 60 and older reached $790 million. Scammers often impersonate government officials […]
A study by psychologist Robert S. Feldman found that 60% of people lie at least once during a 10-minute conversation, averaging two to three lies. Women tended to lie to make others feel good, while men often lied to make themselves look better. The study shows that people commonly lie to appear likable or competent, […]
Wall Street was buzzing Thursday about a possible merger that would amount to much more than a hill of beans. Starbucks said it was focused on its turnaround plan after the Financial Times reported that it explored a potential deal to take over Chipotle Mexican Grill. “Our team is laser-focused on executing our Back to […]
WDKX Holiday Stream