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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Rochester's News Hub Seeks a Fresh Space

The Democrat and Chronicle, a longstanding news source in Rochester, is planning a big change. They want to move out of their current office on East Main Street by late 2026. This isn't just about finding a new place to work. It's about creating a space that helps them do their job better. The news

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Dec 24 2025HEALTH

Seeing Clearly: How to Care for Your Eyes as You Age

As people get older, their eyesight often changes. This is called presbyopia. It happens because the lens inside the eye becomes stiff. This makes it hard to see things up close. It's a normal part of aging. But there are ways to manage it. First, there are glasses and contact lenses. These help pe

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Dec 23 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mysteries of Gene Evolution: A New Approach

Ever wondered how scientists map out the family tree of genes? It's not as simple as tracing a single line. Genes can duplicate, get lost, or interact in complex ways. Traditional methods have tried to make sense of this by focusing on the simplest explanations. But what if genes don't always play b

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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Timothee Chalamet's Risky Ride in Marty Supreme

In the movie "Marty Supreme, " Timothee Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a character who is a lot like Howard Ratner from "Uncut Gems. " Both are Jewish New Yorkers who love taking big risks. Marty is a table tennis player who thinks he can win big if he just keeps betting. The movie is set in 1952 and

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Behind the Scenes: CBS News Shake-Up Sparks Debate

Recently, CBS News found itself in hot water after a major decision by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The controversy started when Weiss chose to pull a story from "60 Minutes" just hours before it was set to air. The story, titled "INSIDE CECOT, " was about Venezuelan men deported by the Trump adm

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

When the Government Labels Journalists as Criminals

A new government webpage has popped up, and it's got journalists on edge. Dubbed \Media Offenders, \ this site lets the public report journalists and news outlets they think are biased or spreading lies. Over 50 journalists have already been labeled as offenders, and this isn't just regular criticis

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

CBS News and 60 Minutes: A Clash Over a Critical Story

A recent dispute at CBS News has brought attention to the challenges of reporting on sensitive topics, especially those involving the Trump administration. The conflict revolves around a "60 Minutes" story that was pulled from the lineup just before it was set to air. The story, reported by correspo

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

How Our Past Shapes Who We Trust

Ever wondered why we instantly trust some strangers but not others? It turns out, our past experiences play a big role in shaping these quick judgments. Researchers wanted to find out how our brains use past knowledge to decide who seems trustworthy. They looked into something called stimulus gener

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Do Hospital Alarms Really Stop Falls?

Hospitals often use alarms to alert staff when patients at risk of falling try to move around. But do these alarms actually work? A recent study put them to the test. The study was a randomized clinical trial. This means patients were randomly assigned to either have an alarm or not. The goal was t

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Live TV Moment That Had Everyone Laughing

On a December morning, a live TV broadcast took an unexpected turn. Katie Spencer, a reporter, was talking about a famous writer named David Walliams. She was explaining how Walliams started his writing career. But then, something funny happened. Spencer was talking about Walliams' first book. She

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