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Dollar Tree announced a surprise loss in the fourth quarter, revealing plans to close nearly 1,000 stores as a result. The decision comes as the discount retailer faces challenges integrating the Family Dollar chain, which it acquired in 2015 for over $8 billion. The company plans to shut down about 600 Family Dollar stores in […]

The 2024 nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced by The Strong National Museum. This year’s list of nominees includes: Asteroids, Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Myst, Neopets, Resident Evil, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Ultima, and You Don’t Know Jack. The three games that receive the most public votes […]

The Power universe is going back in time again this time with Ghost & Tommy. STARZ announced that another prequel is in development. The series’ fourth spinoff, Origins, is set to center around the origin stories of James “Ghost” St. Patrick and his partner-in-crime, Tommy Egan. The men were brought to life by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original Power series. Both Power Book […]

U.S. airlines are facing significant challenges in expanding their fleets due to ongoing delivery delays from Boeing, exacerbated by the manufacturer’s safety crisis. The industry has had to lower its delivery expectations for the year, complicating efforts to accommodate surging travel demand. The situation worsened after a January 5 incident involving a midair panel blowout […]

50 Cent, Jill Scott, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Muni Long, Lola Brooke and Funk Flex will all be apart of Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit.  The event  is moving from Atlanta to hip-hop’s birthplace, New York City. Presented by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Pepsi in partnership with Live Nation […]

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) is set to launch an advanced energy storage solutions development and test center in Henrietta, Monroe County. This initiative aims to bolster the ‘Finger Lakes Forward’ movement, which is focused on economic growth in the region. The new Toyota facility will enhance the company’s efforts in developing advanced energy […]

In response to the soaring costs of college tuition and stagnant graduate incomes, many are seeking high-paying careers that don’t require a degree. Rochester offers a range of such opportunities, with lucrative positions available across various sectors. This shift towards high-demand, well-paying jobs accessible without higher education underscores a changing employment landscape in New York […]

Oprah Winfrey is done at Weight Watchers and planned to leave its board and donate her stake in the company.  Winfrey said she would continue to “advise and collaborate” with Weight Watchers and its chief executive, Sima Sistani, to bring greater awareness to obesity and reduce the stigma surrounding it. “Weight health is a critically […]

This prestigious list shines a light on companies that excel in fostering inclusive, supportive work environments where employee wellbeing and development are at the forefront. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of America’s Best Midsize and Large Employers highlights several top companies in the Rochester region: Midsize Employers in Upstate NY: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Rochester: Ranked as […]

Americans are increasingly skeptical of the value of a post-secondary education at a time when college attendance costs are soaring. In some cases, those doubts may be justified, according to a new analysis of earnings data from almost 4,000 colleges and other higher education programs. A decade after enrolling, attendees of 1 in 4 higher education […]


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