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Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post"
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (598+ words) Updated February 4, 2026 at 10:24 AM EST The Washington Post moved Wednesday at the behest of owner Jeff Bezos to make deep cuts to every department in the newsroom. In a newsroom Zoom call, Executive Editor Matt Murray called the move "a…...
An economist reviews his biases
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (372+ words) During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/4/26, a local economist reflects on the first year of the new Trump administration. Then, Rochester's own Adolphus Hailstork talks art and politics. An economist reviews his biases 12:00: An economist reviews his biases 1:00: Award-winning composer…...
Today's headlines for February 4
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (81+ words) New York's governor seeks more restrictions on ICE; The town of Brighton and a deaf couple are at an impasse over a lawsuit related to their son's death; and an unusual treatment for people with chronic heart failure. Today's headlines…...
Sweat it out: RGH part of trial for a new way to treat fluid retention in some heart patients
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (269+ words) Richard Brunson has been at Rochester General wrapped up in a sweatsuit for almost two hours. But this is no ordinary sweatsuit, and he says it feels like being at West Virginia beach, sitting outside in a recliner, in 116-degree…...
Federal money on the way for Rochester-Finger Lakes projects
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (239+ words) That money is part of the $9.7 million secured by Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand for Rochester-Finger Lakes region projects and included in the federal spending package signed into law ... Federal money on the way for Rochester-Finger Lakes projects The…...
The ex-British ambassador to the U.S. is under U.K. investigation into Epstein ties
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (722+ words) LONDON " British police on Tuesday opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The U.K. government says newly released Epstein files suggest Mandelson " a former…...
Lawyer accuses Brighton of trying to silence criticism in settlement demand
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (765+ words) A settlement between Brighton and a deaf couple alleging civil rights violations by police is at an impasse over a demand that they not speak badly of the town. Doug and Mary Karol Matchett sued the town and its Police…...
Hochul says she has a lieutenant governor candidate — but isn't ready to reveal who it is
23+ hour, 9+ min ago (106+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul said someone has accepted her offer to be her new running mate and a candidate for lieutenant governor " but she isn't quite ready to say who it is just yet. Hochul said that announcement will come before…...
'Beyond the fitness:' Local trainer changes lives
23+ hour, 14+ min ago (103+ words) 'Beyond the fitness:' Local trainer changes lives'WXXI News 'Beyond the fitness:' Local trainer changes lives Throughout the month of February, WXXI News' Racquel Stephen is highlighting Black community members whose work may be under the radar but is making a…...
What should we know about Greenland?
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (80+ words) What should we know about Greenland?WXXI News What should we know about Greenland? Greenland has been in the news often in recent months, and perhaps you've thought about it now more than you ever have. Most Americans have never…...