A network of Russia-based websites masquerading as local American newspapers is pumping out fake stories as part of an AI-powered operation that is increasingly targeting the US election, a BBC investigation can reveal. A former Florida police officer who relocated to Moscow is one of the key figures behind it. It would have been a […]
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What this week’s health stories mean for you
Hello, health and wellness readers. My name is Kaitlin, your guide to the latest health news you may have missed and what it means for you. Here’s what our team explored this week: Social media users are wearing chin straps while they sleep in an effort to snore less — and look more “snatched.” But […]
Franklin High School’s legacy is found in the stories of its graduates
Benjamin Franklin High School in Rochester graduated its first senior class in 1931. On June 29, 2024, it will graduate its last. Starting this coming school year, Franklin will become Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus. The new name recognizes Ramon Padilla, a pillar of Rochester’s Hispanic community who died in 2007, as well […]
Should social media come with warning labels? Plus a WHO warning on fake Ozempic and other health stories you may have missed this week
Hello, health and wellness readers. My name is Kaitlin, your guide to the news you may have missed and how it could affect your life. Here’s what our team looked into this week: You may love brownies and pizza, but your brain has other favorites, reports Maxine Yeung. Here’s a list of the best food […]
Slain 9-year-old Topeka boy loved telling stories, playing with Legos, his principal says
Nine-year-old Zerick I. Ozuna was a master at playing the card game Uno, often beating his teachers and providing his friends strategies for winning, said Farley Elementary School principal Katie Sonderegger. “He truly held a special place in the hearts of many of our students and staff members,” she wrote in a message Auburn-Washburn USD […]
From education stories to politics, our aim is to shine a light
“A classroom is a constant stress environment because not only are you trying to behave, follow the rules, comprehend all of the things being taught to you, but you’re also having to deal with classmates who often think you’re weird. There isn’t any time to breathe.” That’s quite a statement from a 14-year-old, and I […]
Vigil for 2-year-old boy who drowned; Marvelous Marvin Hager statue: Top stories last week
BROCKTON − Family and friends gathered for a candlelight vigil for a 2-year-old boy who drowned in an above-ground swimming pool. Police received a 911 call about 9:15 a.m. on June 8 reporting that a 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a backyard, above-ground swimming pool at 111 Ardsley Circle, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s […]
New Bedford area events & festivals, South Coast Rail start delayed: Top stories
A new Alzheimer’s drug, combined COVID and flu vaccine update, and salmonella concerns. 3 health stories you may have missed — and why they matter
Hello, health and wellness enthusiasts. My name is Kaitlin, your guide to the news you may have missed this week and how it could impact your life. Here’s what my team explored: ☀️ It’s a salmonella summer Bummer news: cookie dough, cucumbers and bearded dragons (yes, the one you always wanted for a pet) have […]
More and more USAA members who lost thousands of dollars are sharing stories of fraud
‘It’s just a nightmare’: More and more USAA members who lost thousands of dollars are sharing stories of fraud Curtis Murrah says he’d been a loyal customer with USAA for 28 years — until his wife rang him up one day saying she couldn’t make their mortgage payment because there wasn’t any money in their […]
3 health stories to know this week
Shocking storage unit horror stories from Reddit – and how to avoid your own
The storage unit industry doesn’t have the most sterling reputation. Between robberies, stingy insurance coverage, and being fodder for reality TV auction show drama, it’s difficult (and unwise) to trust any old storage company. As you might expect, Reddit is full of nightmare tales from unsuspecting storage unit renters. Many “Redditors,” the denizens who make […]