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In his Netflix comedy special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was, the Oscar-winning actor revealed how his youngest daughter, Anelise, played a pivotal role in his recovery from a life-threatening stroke in April 2023. At just 14 years old, Anelise secretly brought her guitar into Foxx’s hospital room and played by his bedside. Her music […]
Stanley has issued a recall of approximately 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs due to a potential burn hazard. The company reports that the lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lids to detach unexpectedly during use. This defect has resulted in 91 incidents worldwide, including […]
Rochester’s “Buy the Block” program has reopened applications, offering first-time homebuyers an opportunity to purchase affordable homes in under-invested areas of the city. The initiative aims to revitalize neighborhoods by building new homes and ensuring buyers spend no more than 30% of their income on housing. Mayor Malik Evans highlighted the program’s focus on energy […]
Jon B., the Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his silky-smooth vocals and romantic ballads, is making a triumphant return after a decade-long hiatus. With over 30 years in the industry, Jon’s career highlights include hit singles like “Someone to Love” featuring Babyface and “They Don’t Know,” as well as collaborations with legends like Tupac Shakur. […]
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Golisano Children’s Hospital celebrated the grand opening of their new interventional radiology suite for children on Thursday, December 12, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to replace traditional surgeries with minimally invasive procedures, utilizing advanced imaging technologies such as CAT scans and X-rays. These methods aim to […]
President Joe Biden issued the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on December 13, 2024, commuting the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes. The commutations apply to those who served at least one year on home confinement after being released during the COVID-19 pandemic to curb […]
Here’s something new that I never heard of before, using sugar water to keep a real Christmas tree fresh. Experts say no that doesn’t keep the tree fresh just use regular tap water and change it daily for best results. Adding anything other than water could harm your Christmas tree. Fact Check: Does sugar in […]
Changes are coming for insurance companies in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul just signed a new law to ensure that all health insurance providers will now be required to set a cap price for cover EpiPens that customers can afford out of pocket, that cap was set at $100. Health insurers will soon need […]
The McDonald’s employee that gave law enforcement the information that led to the arrest of the 26 year suspect responsible for the shooting death of the United Healthcare CEO might not be eligible to receive the $60 thousand dollar reward money due to a technicality. According to FBI rules, a tipster can’t nominate themselves to […]
The HEARTS Act, supported by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, has passed in the Senate and is set to be signed into law by President Biden. Announced by Senator Chuck Schumer, the bipartisan legislation aims to enhance cardiac safety in schools by providing grants for CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, purchasing AEDs, and […]
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