Roses in the rain? New Year’s Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop

For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California, a venerable New Year’s ...

41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South ...

Nézet-Séguin’s path to the Vienna New Year’s concert began when he replaced banned conductor in 2022

Séguin’s path to the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day concert started when he replaced a banned Russian conductor at New ...

Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers

A surge of federal officers in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents.

Warning period for RCSD bus program extended before fines

The warning period for Rochester’s School Bus Safety Program has been extended. The City of Rochester announced in the fall ...

Rochester Regional Health implements masking requirement as flu cases continue to increase

Rochester Regional Health has updated hospital masking policies as flu cases continue to surge throughout Monroe County and ...

LIV Golf still waiting on approval from world ranking. OWGR reduces point for 54-hole events

LIV Golf will end the year with no decision whether the Official World Golf Ranking will approve the 54-man league to receive ...

Dry ice and bottle water will be distributed to Batavia residents

As many areas of the region remain under weather advisories and without power, including Batavia, the National Grid is ...

South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile

South Korea said it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticized bear bile farming industry this week, though about ...

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They’re ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds on ...

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place ...

Steelers could have T.J. Watt back for ‘AFC North championship’ showdown against Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers could have outside linebacker T.J. Watt back for their “win or go home” showdown with Baltimore for the AFC North title on Sunday night. Coach Mike Tomlin ...