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Doechii experienced a career-defining moment when Ms. Lauryn Hill invited her onstage for a surprise duet of the 1998 classic “Doo Wop (That Thing)” during Hill’s headlining set at the Jazz in the Gardens Festival in Miami on March 8. Having already performed earlier that day, Doechii returned when Hill introduced her as a “sister” […]
Rochester’s Auriel Heath, an oral surgery assistant and soon-to-be bride, took home a major win on Wheel of Fortune Monday night. Representing her hometown, Heath impressed viewers with her gameplay, ultimately securing $22,299 in winnings. She finished ahead of her two competitors, who won $3,000 and $14,499, making her the night’s top winner. Rochester has […]
JuJu Watkins has outscored Caitlin Clark for now, racking up 29 points in the Big Ten tournament title game to bring her total to 1,684 points, surpassing Clark’s 1,662 points from her first two seasons at Iowa. Watkins set the NCAA freshman scoring record last year with 920 points and has played 65 games, compared […]
Mark Carney, former head of the UK and Canada’s central banks, was elected as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor, winning 86% of the votes in the federal Liberal party leadership race. This makes him the first outsider without a significant political background to become Canadian Prime Minister. Carney steps into this role amid rising tensions […]
The Buffalo Bills are making it rain for the reigning AP NFL Most Valuable Player. Quarterback Josh Allen has agreed to a six-year deal worth $330 million with $250 million guaranteed that keeps him in Buffalo through 2030, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday. The team later announced the pact. Allen will now make $55 […]
Mount Tai, a challenging 5,000-foot mountain in China’s Shandong province, is infamous for its 7,000 steps that leave even the fittest climbers exhausted. To ease the strain, AI-powered robotic exoskeletons were introduced on January 29, during Chinese New Year. Developed by Taishan Cultural Tourism Group and Kenqing Technology, these lightweight, wearable devices assist users by […]
Memphis-based coffee company Cxffeeblack and sustainable textile brand COMOCO Cotton have partnered to create a limited-edition t-shirt that reimagines the historically exploitative cotton and coffee industries. The God Don’t Make No Junk t-shirt is made from cotton grown by Black farmers and dyed using natural pigments from Ethiopian-sourced Guji Mane coffee. View this post on […]
Apple Cinema is set to open its newest location at The Mall at Greece Ridge in Rochester, featuring state-of-the-art technology to enhance the moviegoing experience. The theater will include recliner seating, laser projection, and introduce Rochester’s first-ever ScreenX format, offering a 270-degree panoramic view for an immersive visual experience. Beyond the screens, the cinema will […]
The 127th Rochester Lilac Festival is set to return this May, featuring over 60 hours of free live music on the KeyBank Stage across ten days. In addition to the 10 national touring artists already announced, the festival will now include 31 supporting artists and 18 performances from educational institutions. Newly added acts include A […]
Ryan James Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been placed on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list for his alleged role as the leader of a transnational drug trafficking operation. Wedding, 43, competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, finishing 24th in the Giant Slalom event. Authorities say he later built […]
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