Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impact on research and participants' health, even organizing a call to act...
Scammers are using AI to create fake celebrity endorsements, and it's a growing problem. A recent study found that 72% of Americans have seen a fake celebrity or influencer endorsement online. Taylor Swift is the most impersonated celebrity, followed by Scarlett Johansson, Jenna Ortega, and Sydney Sweeney. The majority of the top 10 impersonated celebrities are pop c...
Joey Graziadei, the winner of season 33, made a big splash with his cha-cha and freestyle dances. He and his partner, Jenna Johnson, scored big, with a perfect 30 for their cha-cha and a 29 for their freestyle. Graziadei was overjoyed, calling the whole experience "unbelievable. " He's been engaged to Kelsey Anderson since 2024, and the couple lives in Los Angeles. ...
Billy Bob Thornton recently made headlines by criticizing celebrities who use Hollywood award shows as a platform for political statements. He believes these events should focus on celebrating art and entertainment, not promoting personal agendas. Thornton's comments sparked a debate about the role of celebrities in shaping public opinion. Meanwhile, Alex Winter, kn...
Trump's recent pardons stir up old debates. After his 2020 election loss, Trump has been trying to change the narrative. He has pardoned many people involved in trying to overturn the election results. This includes some big names. Trump's actions send a strong message. He pardoned over 1, 500 people involved in the January 6th Capitol attack. These new pardons are ...
Rochester is now part of a nationwide project to make it easier for small businesses to succeed. The city was picked to join the Regulatory Justice Initiative, which aims to remove unnecessary rules that slow down entrepreneurs. This project is led by the Mayors Innovation Project and Cities Work at the Institute for Justice. Mayor Kim Norton is excited about this o...
The 2025 NYC Marathon is set to be a star-studded event, with a mix of actors, musicians, and athletes taking on the 26. 2-mile challenge. This year's lineup includes familiar faces like Anthony Ramos, who is pushing himself to new limits, and Oliver Phelps, known for his role as George Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Phelps is running to support The Matt Hamilton...
The fifth Academy Museum Gala honored some big names, but the real action happened later at the Chateau Marmont. Cartier turned the hotel's Bar Marmont into a sparkling after-party hub. The place was decked out in Cartier's signature style, with silver trays of champagne and red-accented tableware setting the scene. Kaitlyn Dever kicked off the evening, soon joined ...
Kim Michael Oliver, who passed away at 73 in Scarborough, left behind a legacy of love, work, and play. Born in Portland in 1952, Kim's life was marked by significant milestones. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1970 and later earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Maine Portland-Gorham in 1974. Kim's career was diverse. He ...
Corey Feldman is back in the spotlight, this time on the dance floor. The 54-year-old actor, famous for his roles in 80s classics like "The Goonies" and "Stand by Me, " is set to compete in season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars. " He'll be paired with reigning champion Jenna Johnson, and Feldman can't hide his excitement. "I'm lucky to have someone as skilled as Jenn...