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President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 federal budget aims to cut rental assistance funding by 40%, a move critics warn could lead to a rise in homelessness. The plan would eliminate HUD oversight of programs like Section 8, replacing them with smaller block grants to states to design their own rental aid programs. States could add […]
17-year-old Danyelisse Pabon-Cubero has died after being shot during a double shooting on Alphonse Street in Rochester. Police say she was not the intended target. An adult man was also injured but is expected to survive. 18-year-old Michael Garcia was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession. Police say the shooting was […]
The Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario will conduct its annual public notification test on Tuesday at 3 p.m., activating over 90 sirens for 3 to 5 minutes within a 10-mile radius. Additional individual siren tests may take place throughout the day. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant will test sirens Tuesday – WHEC.com
A road rage incident in Greece, NY, turned violent Sunday after a crash on Dewey Avenue. A fight broke out, during which Felicia Freece had her 2-month-old baby in the car without a proper seat, and Alyssa Ho allegedly pointed a shotgun at others. Both women fled but were arrested. The baby was unharmed and […]
Autonomous trucking company Aurora has officially launched its commercial self-driving truck service in Texas, operating regular long-haul routes between Dallas and Houston. Equipped with advanced sensors and computers capable of detecting over four football fields ahead, Aurora’s trucks have completed over 1,200 autonomous miles without a human driver. CEO Chris Urmson praised the milestone as […]
A new study found that blocking internet access on smartphones for two weeks significantly improved mental health, attention, and well-being for 91% of participants. Researchers from the University of Texas and University of Alberta tracked 467 adults and found reduced symptoms of depression, better mood, and sharper focus—effects comparable to or better than antidepressants. Participants […]
Jury selection for the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will begin in New York City. The media mogul, who’s been in custody since his arrest last September, faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transporting to engage in prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty on all charges. The selection process is expected to last a […]
Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, is charged with aggravated murder after allegedly hitting and killing a sheriff’s deputy with a car in Ohio, just a day after police fatally shot his 18-year-old son, Ryan Hinton. Police say Ryan was armed during a stolen vehicle investigation but did not fire his weapon. Authorities believe the two incidents […]
Top shoe brands like Nike, Adidas, and Skechers are asking President Trump to remove new tariffs on footwear. They say the high costs could force businesses to close, raise prices for customers, and cause shoe shortages. The brands also warn that the tariffs won’t bring jobs back to the U.S. and instead create uncertainty for […]
New York may soon offer rebates of up to 70% for buying electric lawn equipment like mowers and trimmers under Senate Bill S5358A. The bill, now in the Assembly, aims to reduce gas use and promote cleaner options. Supporters say electric tools are easier to maintain and just as powerful. N.Y. lawmakers propose rebates for […]
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