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Lifetouch is facing school district investigations and canceled photo days due to an unproven online rumor linking a former executive from its ownership group to the Epstein files. The company says it is not named in the documents and denies any wrongdoing involving student photos. The controversy has raised broader concerns about data privacy, prompting […]
Ja Rule got into a shouting match with fellow rappers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on a Delta flight from San Francisco to New York. The pair are affiliated with 50 Cent’s G-Unit, adding to the tension given Ja Rule’s longtime feud with 50 Cent. Delta said two passengers argued and were spoken to by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sending voice messages can annoy others because they demand full attention, can’t be skimmed, and take more time than reading text. Unlike text, which lets the receiver control pace and emphasis, voice messages put all control in the sender’s hands. Even short recordings often feel longer than a few paragraphs. The takeaway: write more, talk […]
A man named Ojo Eghosa Kingsley was found guilty in Nigeria for keeping money that was sent to his bank account by mistake. The amount was about $1 million. He was arrested by the police and admitted what he did. The judge sentenced him to one year in jail or a $3,300 fine. He was also told to pay […]
Delta Air Lines is expanding travel waivers and adjusting operations as Winter Storm Fern moves toward the Northeast, with possible impacts to flights in and out of Rochester starting Sunday. Customers can manage changes in the Fly Delta app, and refunds are available for lengthy delays. Winter storm prompts Delta to extend waivers, impact Rochester […]
A Missouri man is accused of scamming car buyers through Facebook Marketplace by selling stolen vehicles with forged paperwork. Jackson County prosecutors say 24-year-old Mamadou Diallo faces 14 felony charges after allegedly defrauding at least eight victims out of more than $24,000. Investigators say Diallo used online aliases and provided buyers with what appeared to […]
WDKX is proud to celebrate our own Jazzy T, who has been named a 2026 ATHENA Young Professional Award finalist by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. The ATHENA Young Professional Award recognizes emerging female leaders who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession and serve as a role model for young […]
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