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Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality across nearly half of Texas, particularly in the Texas Panhandle, causing health concerns and poor visibility. Lubbock experienced unhealthy air levels, which slightly improved but remained concerning for sensitive groups such as the elderly, children, and those with respiratory conditions. The smoke, carrying hazardous particulate matter known as PM2.5, […]

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February 26, 2024

Leap Day, added nearly every four years on February 29, corrects a critical discrepancy between our calendar year and the Earth’s orbit around the sun. As astronomer Jackie Faherty explains, “it actually takes Earth 365.242190 days to orbit the sun… and that .242190 days to go around the sun is the entire reason why we […]

The Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling categorizes frozen embryos as “extrauterine children.” Stemming from a wrongful death lawsuit after a fertility clinic accident, the ruling aligns with the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The decision has led to a temporary halt in IVF treatments by some Alabama providers, with legislative clarifications pending. IVF […]

A new Aldi supermarket is set to open this summer on East Ridge Road in Irondequoit, expanding the no-frills grocery chain’s presence in the area. The store, currently under construction, will be located on a previously vacant 3-acre site that once housed Irondequoit Dodge. This development follows an application by Marathon Engineering for site-plan, subdivision, […]

President Joe Biden announced the automatic cancellation of federal student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers under the new SAVE program. This initiative, part of a broader repayment plan offering a quicker route to forgiveness, will see the first round of cancellations clearing $1.2 billion in loans for those who have been repaying for a decade […]

The Rochester City Council has unanimously passed a resolution urging the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to a significant design flaw. This flaw, present in models from 2011 to 2022, makes these vehicles particularly susceptible to theft, a problem exacerbated by social media platforms like TikTok, […]

Fatima Robinson, renowned for her impactful career in choreography spanning over three decades, has significantly influenced dance culture. She’s known for creating memorable dance moves, such as the iconic King Tut-style movements in Michael Jackson’s ‘Remember the Time’ music video, and leading choreography for Aaliyah’s ‘Rock the Boat’ and Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour. Throughout her career, […]

AltBar, a popular nonalcoholic pop-up bar founded by Meg and Bob Hartman in late 2021, is set to establish a permanent location in Rochester at 1947 E. Main St. in North Winton Village. Targeting a summer opening, the Hartmans aim to address the growing demand for nonalcoholic social spaces, reflecting a broader trend among younger […]

Apple TV’s animated special “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” explores the origin story of Franklin, the first Black character in the “Peanuts” comic strip, showcasing his initial encounter with Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang. The special addresses a long-overdue focus on Franklin, introduced in 1968 by “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz following a […]

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s leading opposition figure against President Vladimir Putin, has died at 47 in a remote Russian prison, as reported by the Federal Penitentiary Service. Navalny, who faced charges deemed by supporters as retaliation for his activism, had been a vocal critic of Putin, spotlighting corruption and advocating for political reform. His death has […]


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