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Four University of Rochester students have been arrested and facing felony charges for plastering antisemitic posters all over the school’s campus reports say there’s a fifth suspect that’s being investigated. Four U of R students charged in antisemitic poster case; fifth suspect being investigated
Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, in partnership with the Wharton School and Toyota Motor North America, has launched the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) initiative to enhance financial literacy among HBCU students. Based on Wharton’s Bridges to Wealth program, CFFL emphasizes real-world applications, equipping students with skills in budgeting, investing, and wealth-building to foster economic success […]
On November 16, 2024, R&B superstar Usher celebrated the grand opening of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace’s winter residency at TAO Beach, The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. The 47,000-square-foot venue has been transformed into a roller-skating paradise, complete with a 3,250-square-foot rink spanning its two pools. As a partner in Flipper’s World, Usher has played […]
Wayne Middle School transitioned to remote learning after a weekend fire caused significant damage to the building. The fire, reported by a custodian around 9:30 p.m., was contained to one classroom on the second floor, according to the Ontario Fire Company. Although initial plans set November 20 as the reopening date, cleanup and restoration efforts […]
At its Ignite 2024 conference in Chicago, Microsoft introduced its vision for “agentic AI,” positioning autonomous AI “agents” as the next evolution in artificial intelligence. These agents are designed to perform tasks independently, such as processing customer returns or analyzing supply-chain data, offering businesses round-the-clock support. This marks a shift from traditional AI chatbots, like […]
A big commercial building located on Canal st will be demolished after a 4-alarm fire Monday night. Reports say one firefighter was injured while fighting the blaze. The building was Reportedly vacant at the time of the fire and its cause is still under investigation. Demolition effort underway after fire at vacant Rochester building
There was an update with the tragic nursing home story from over the weekend. Reports say a 70-year-old man went to visit his 90-year-old mother at Pearl Nursing Center Sunday morning around 7:30 the man then shot his mother and then turned the gun on himself. Reports say the woman had only been living at […]
Roblox, the digital games platform popular with children and tweens, has introduced what it called “significant updates” to parental controls and will stop children younger than 13 from directly messaging other gamers. In a raft of security and safety measures announced Monday, parents will now be able to access controls, set spend limits and monitor their […]
The predictions are in. And experts believe Americans are going to open their wallets this holiday season. That’s the topic of today’s Consumer Alert. In fact, the National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend up to $989 billion, about $298 billion of which will be spent online. That’s about 30 percent. Scammers follow consumer behavior. […]
About one in five Americans – and a virtually identical share of Republicans and Democrats – regularly get their news from digital influencers who are more likely to be found on the social media platform X, according to a report released Monday by the Pew Research Center. The findings, drawn from a survey of more […]
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