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Gabby Douglas is the latest star to stepping away from social media. The two-time Olympic gymnast, 26, announced on Instagram Sunday that she’s going on a social media hiatus in order to “heal” from the things that she says have been taking a toll on her mental health. “Hey guys👋Gabby here. I know I don’t post […]

Solange Knowles is the first Black woman and the second woman ever to compose a score for a New York City Ballet production. Knowles singer has been tapped to compose an original score for an upcoming ballet production at the New York City Ballet. A chamber ensemble will perform the composition, the New York Times reports. […]

To encourage fellow NBA fans to vote, they’ve announced they will not hold any games on November 8, Election Day, for the 2022 midterms. Over the next few months, NBA teams will provide information on their state’s voting process and voter registration deadlines in order to help fans make a plan to vote. NBA stated: […]

Last week Howard University announced a 20 year partnership with the Jordan brand. The partnership is working to expand academic and athletic opportunities at the university. The Jordan brand with the schools athletic department with sports uniforms and help with recruitment. School want to the partnership bring awareness to the importance of HBCU sports. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna42894

I found an old story that was quite interesting. A married man from the UK traveled 400 miles to meet a woman he was talking to online. Well at least the man thought he was going to have an affair with this woman, but came to find out it was a prank from a couple […]

RPD held a recruitment event over the weekend and is looking to hire officers. The event had over 100 people there and about 150 recruits already enrolled. The deadline to sign up is Friday August 19th. More information here. City of Rochester | Join the Rochester Police Department

Beloved actor and comedian Teddy Ray has reportedly passed away at age 32. His cause of death has not been announced to the public. Ray was known for his involvement in sketches on Russell Simmons’ digital comedy stream All Def Digital, being a cast member on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, and hosting a podcast called […]

Snapchat is bring it’s first parental control center. The new tool, called Family Center, promises to give parents more insight into who their teenagers are communicating with on the messaging app — without divulging the content of those conversations. Parents must create their own Snapchat account, and teens have to opt-in and give permission for them to use […]

Off duty police officers will no longer be able to carry firearms on the New York State fairgrounds. Law enforcement agencies were notified by email about the change earlier this week. With all the mass shootings that happened this year and in the past would you feel safer if you know that there were off […]

The longest-running cast member in Saturday Night Live’s history, Kenan Thompson is host the Emmy’s this year. Thompson has plenty of hosting experience over the years; last year, he hosted both the 2021 Kids’ Choice Awards and the 47th People’s Choice Awards (which aired on both NBC and E! Entertainment.) The telecast will air live […]