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The School Without Walls will hold its fourth annual blood drive on Wednesday, which also aims to raise awareness for sickle cell disease. The student-led event started after a School Without Walls staff member who lost two their sons to sickle cell disease. The event focuses on education and increasing blood donations, which are critical for people […]
With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, sports betting is expected to see a significant increase. This rise in betting has led to concerns about gambling addiction. So what are the signs to lookout for? Craig Johnson, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in gambling addiction, said, “Usually you’re going to see some progression of the process […]
Comedian Sherri Shepherd’s talk show “Sherri” is ending its run after four seasons, Variety has learned. News comes just as another daytime yakker, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” also announced that it would wrap up at the end of 2026 after seven seasons. Lionsgate’s producer/distributor shingle Debmar-Mercury confirmed the news Monday. “Sherri” had most recently been cleared through the 2025-2026 TV season […]
In the cold early hours of Monday, Feb. 2, the “Seer of Seers” emerged from his cozy burrow in Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., and saw his shadow, meaning there will be six more weeks of winter. That prognosticator is none other than Punxsutawney Phil — one of America’s most beloved furry marmots. It works […]
Governor Hochul has declared February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month to promote teen safety, healthy relationships, and digital violence prevention. State landmarks, including Niagara Falls and the Fairport Lift Bridge, will be lit orange in support of the initiative. Governor Hochul declares February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Lauryn Hill paid tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack during the 2026 Grammys’ special “In Memoriam” segment on Sunday. During the segment, which also saw Post Malone and others linking up for an Ozzy Osbourne tribute, the eight-time Grammy winner kicked off her show-stopping medley by performing “Nothing Even Matters,” a D’Angelo-featuring classic off previous Album of the Year winner The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Deeper […]
Monroe County will roll out a new appointment and customer queuing system at all four DMV branches starting Monday to reduce wait times and modernize service. The QLess system replaces paper tickets with electronic check-ins, mobile alerts and real-time instructions, allowing customers to wait seated until called. County officials say staff have been trained and […]
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents over a protest at a St. Paul church. Authorities say the protest violated federal protections for places of worship, while Lemon and Fort say they were reporting as journalists. Lemon’s lawyer called the arrest an attack on the First Amendment, […]
For decades, Gloria Wilson taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Now 94, she relies on her CalSTRS pension to pay for basic needs. But one month, her pension payment suddenly stopped with no warning. Wilson, who lives in Texas, was confused and scared. Her daughter, Melva Williams, later learned why: CalSTRS had mistakenly […]
Several Rochester small businesses will close Friday in support of nationwide protests against the federal immigration crackdown. Owners say the financial loss is difficult but necessary, citing concern over recent fatal shootings by federal immigration officers and broader threats to immigrant rights. Organizers hope the closures contribute to a larger “general strike,” with more protests planned for […]
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