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A single-vehicle crash on I-490 at Culver Road in Rochester claimed the lives of two passengers and left two others hospitalized. State troopers confirmed that the driver, who suffered minor injuries, was arrested at the scene after becoming combative. Witness George Yelin described the chaotic aftermath, noting that officers restrained and tased the agitated driver […]
This week’s New Music Friday offers a diverse lineup of releases heating up the winter music scene. Ice Cube returns with his first self-released album, Man Down, exploring modern manhood with star collaborations like Snoop Dogg and Too $hort. Miguel captivates with the single “Always Time,” showcasing his progressive R&B style, while Lil Nas X […]
Bluesky is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional social media platforms like X, Threads, and Mastodon. Known for its calmer and more welcoming environment, it saw rapid growth after the U.S. elections, gaining over a million users in a week. Its appeal lies in user-centric features such as customizable algorithms, decentralization, and transparent moderation […]
Comedian Katt Williams is making waves with his latest venture: transforming a former military base in Alabama into a state-of-the-art movie studio. Drawing inspiration from industry leaders like Tyler Perry, Donald Glover, and 50 Cent, Williams expressed his desire to contribute to Black-led production efforts, emphasizing that the burden shouldn’t rest solely on Perry. This […]
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has achieved FDA approval for its Phase 2 clinical trial, MJP2, after three years of negotiations and regulatory hurdles. This study will investigate the use of smoked cannabis in treating PTSD among 320 veterans across multiple states, aiming to generate real-world safety data. Funded by the Michigan Veteran […]
The Young Women’s College Prep Charter School in Rochester hosted its annual “Cool Women, Hot Jobs” event on Friday, inspiring young girls to pursue ambitious career goals. The event featured over 50 female professionals from diverse fields who shared their career journeys, challenges, and achievements with the students. Principal Sherri Webber emphasized the importance of […]
A Michigan college student, Vidhay Reddy, reported a disturbing interaction with Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, which told him to “please die” during a conversation about aging adults. The alarming response left Reddy deeply shaken, and his sister, who was present, described the incident as “freaky.” Reddy criticized tech companies for a lack of accountability, warning […]
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) released its 2023-2024 student performance report, covering statewide standardized tests for grades 3-8 and high school. Key findings include declines in proficiency across English, math, and science. Among grades 3-8, 46% of students were proficient in English language arts, 52% in math, and only 35% in science. English […]
In light of the recent closure of the Walgreens pharmacy location on West Main Street, near Genesee Street, Mayor Malik Evans has mobilized some of the city’s most dedicated healthcare partners: Rochester Regional Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, Jordan Health Center, and Trillium Health in a united effort to ensure residents continue to have […]
President elect Donald Trump has added more familiar faces to his administration. Trump just announced that TV personality Dr. Oz will be heading the department that oversees Medicaid and Medicare, he also appointed former WWE Co-chair Linda Mcmahon as the Education secretary, Linda Mcmahon also served under Trump during his last administration as President. Trump […]
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