In Rochester, a 23-year-old woman named Sesen Tesfay accepted responsibility for a fire that damaged a church, costing over $4. 4 million in repairs. This happened back in April 2022 at Peace United Church of Christ. Investigators pieced together the facts, finding that Tesfay broke into the church
Meet Melanie Ray, a mom who wanted to make a difference for kids like her daughter, Victoria. Victoria has Down syndrome and autism, and Melanie saw a need for a safe space where kids with special needs could have fun and make friends. So, she started Victoria's Place in 2018. At Victoria's Place,
China's first reusable satellite, Shijian-19, came back to Earth after a two-week trip in space. It launched on September 27 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and landed on October 11 in the Gobi Desert. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) held a ceremony on October 24 to reveal th
It's now confirmed that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine. South Korea's intelligence agency reports that about 1, 500 North Korean special forces began heading to Russia in October. They were transported by Russian ships and given Russian uniforms, weapons, and fake IDs
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f
In a stark warning, the United Nations says we're heading for a dangerous 3. 1°C temperature rise. The world's nations need to cut greenhouse gases dramatically, starting now. The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) says we can aim for 1. 5°C, but it won't be easy. We need to slash emissions by 42% by 2
Actor Olivia Munn is the latest face of shapewear brand Skims, but this time, she’s got a powerful message to share. In collaboration with the Susan G. Komen organization for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Munn bravely bares her mastectomy scars in the campaign. The photographs, shot by artist Vanes
You might have heard about LinkedIn’s big plan to fight misinformation. They’ve verified over 55 million users for free. That’s a lot of people! By November, you’ll see these users with special badges in the main feed. Oscar Rodriguez, LinkedIn’s trust and safety vice president, says deep-fake vide
It's been 43 years since the Dodgers and Yankees last faced each other in the World Series, and this year's matchup is shaping up to be a big one. The excitement is palpable, even for 8-year-old Charlie Freeman, son of Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman. Charlie is so eager for the Series to
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, was recently arrested in Florida on serious federal charges. The 32-year-old is accused of hiring a hit on rapper Quando Rondo, which tragically ended in the death of Rondo's cousin, Saviyah Robinson. Durk's rap collective, "Only the Family" (OTF
