John Carlson, a well-known figure in Rochester Public Schools, is switching gears. He's leaving his role as Chief Administrative Officer to join Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. This change will happen at the end of the month. Carlson's journey in the Rochester Public Schools started 14 years ag
Alyssa Tapley was just 13 when doctors told her she had a rare form of leukemia and that they had run out of treatment options. But a breakthrough in gene editing, funded by federal grants, saved her life. Today, at 16, she is cancer-free. This success story highlights the importance of university r
A recent study looked into how changing religions might be linked to mental health issues in young adults. It used data from Finland and tracked people born between 1986 and 2003. The study found that those who left their original religion, or switched to a different one, had a higher chance of taki
Last week, the crypto world was buzzing with big names and bigger moves. Eric Trump, a key figure in the Trump Organization, came out swinging in favor of Bitcoin. He believes it could shake up the old-school banking system, making big money moves without the usual fees. This isn't just about one pe
Ever heard of a book that makes you laugh so hard you snort and then makes you cry all in one go? That's exactly what "Traveling Mercies" by Anne Lamott does. It's all about her journey to finding faith, and it's not your typical religious story. She grew up in a family that didn't believe in God, t
This Saturday, UFC 322 is set to be a night of high stakes. Two reigning champions, Islam Makhachev and Zhang Weili, are stepping up to challenge for titles in new weight classes. Makhachev, widely regarded as one of the best in the lightweight division, is taking on Jack Della Maddalena for the wel
Kris Jenner turned 70, and she did it in a way that only she could. The party was not just big; it was huge, with a guest list that read like a who's who of Hollywood and beyond. The event took place at Jeff Bezos' mansion in Beverly Hills, a place known for its luxury and grandeur. Around 300 gues
The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, recently spoke at The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina. She was there to talk to cadets about jobs in the federal government, especially in homeland security. She said that working in this area is more than just a job; it's a commitment t
Hamster Kombat, a play-to-earn (PTE) game, has taken the world by storm, with over 300 million users since its launch in March 2024. But in Iran, where the local currency has lost value, the game's appeal is even stronger. A recent study looked at why so many Iranians are playing Hamster Kombat and
In the bustling city of Chongqing, with over 32 million people, a man named Ryan Chen has become a local celebrity. His claim to fame? Mimicking the voice and mannerisms of former US President Donald Trump. Chen's impression is so spot-on that people stop what they're doing to watch him perform. Ch
