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NASA and Boeing confirmed another extension to the Starliner crew flight test. There’s no specific return date set for the two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The delay comes as engineers continue to assess technical issues with the spacecraft’s propulsion system. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the ISS on […]
In a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers investigate the potential link between bedtime screen use in early adolescents and sleep outcomes after one year. Overall, bedtime screen use was associated with shorter sleep durations and increased sleep disturbances one year later in early adolescence. Research shows that screen use, which includes television, […]
Monroe County announced its IT systems are experiencing disruptions amid a Microsoft and CrowdStrike outage. The county released a statement that County Executive Adam Bello activated the Emergency Operations Center at 4 a.m. Friday morning. The statement clarifies that 911 and emergency communications are functioning as normal, but it’s not clear what services are affected […]
A widespread technology outage is causing major disruptions globally, grounding flights, knocking banks offline, and affecting media outlets. The issue was traced back to a faulty update deployed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, specifically impacting Microsoft Windows users. CrowdStrike confirmed the incident was not a security breach or cyberattack and is working on a fix. The […]
Amazon has donated $500,000 to support STEM programs for underserved youth in Rochester, NY. The funds were split between the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) and the Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance. Simeone Banister, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, emphasized that such investments are crucial for preparing young people […]
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, acknowledging that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking. The FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from Njoy, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant Altria, which also sells Marlboro cigarettes. The decision lends new […]
The Telegraph reports that the man’s wife ended up finding the messages, and they subsequently got divorced. He has claimed that the tech company isn’t transparent about the fact that deleting messages on one device doesn’t mean they are deleted on other Apple devices. “If you are told a message is deleted, you are entitled to believe it’s deleted,” […]
Earlier in the year, Swizz Beatz & Timbaland reacquired Verzuz from their previous partner Triller and now own 100% of the platform, while retaining their equity (along with the artists who participated in Verzuz) in Triller. Wednesday, Verzuz (the online platform launched during the pandemic) announced a distribution partnership with Elon Musk’s X. The pair dropped the […]
The Rochester Red Wings, in collaboration with UR Medicine and the American Heart Association, have introduced the HeartSaver Hub Mobile Kiosk at Innovative Field, available until June 16, 2024. This kiosk, a first in New York State and one of only four in the U.S., provides hands-free CPR training. Visitors can engage in a brief […]
Ed Dwight, the United States’ first Black astronaut candidate, became the oldest person to go to space on Sunday as Blue Origin launched its New Shepard NS-25 spacecraft and completed its first human flight since 2022. The 90-year-old Dwight took his first trip to space more than 60 decades after President John F. Kennedy appointed […]
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