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Fallout from violent weekend on Chippewa, Buffalo Police release bodycam footage of scuffle with Dep
After a violent weekend on Chippewa ended in a teen being shot, the PBA President says the police department is spread thin.
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NYS Department of Health urges New Yorkers to protect themselves from skin cancer
The New York State Department of Health is urging New Yorkers to take sun-safety steps—sunscreen, protective clothing and shade—to reduce UV exposure and lower the risk of skin cancer.
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Earthjustice urges strong protections after Hochul announces one-year moratorium on AI data center permits
Earthjustice applauded Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement of a one-year statewide moratorium on discretionary permitting for AI data centers, while urging the state to require data centers to cover their energy costs and to prioritize community benefits and clean energy.
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Fact Check: Are Carjackers Leaving Flyers and $100 Bills on Car Windows?
Warning claims parking lot carjackers are placing flyers or $100 bills on the windows of cars, then taking the cars when drivers step out of their vehicles to remove them.
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Fact Check: Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Featured Together in ‘Keto Gummies for Weight Loss’ Ad Scam
An online rumor said that businesswoman Martha Stewart broke "silence on the rumors" and received weight loss advice from country star Dolly Parton.
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Lil Tay Death Rumors: Here’s What We Know
Her death was announced in an Instagram post that was deleted in less than 24 hours.
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Fact Check: Disney Requiring Guests To Wear Pronoun Pins?
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Fact Check: Were 2023 Maui Fires Caused by a ‘Direct Energy Weapon’?
This wasn't the first time conspiracy theorists posited that mysterious "beams of light" or "lasers" from space caused devastating wildfires on Earth.
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Fact Check: ‘Powerful Visual’ Shows How Much Sugar Is in Heinz Ketchup?
A popular tweet viewed nearly 5 million times claimed to illustrate the amount of sugar in a bottle of Heinz' standard tomato ketchup.
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Fallout from violent weekend on Chippewa, Buffalo Police release bodycam footage of scuffle with Dep
After a violent weekend on Chippewa ended in a teen being shot, the PBA President says the police department is spread thin.
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NYS Department of Health urges New Yorkers to protect themselves from skin cancer
The New York State Department of Health is urging New Yorkers to take sun-safety steps—sunscreen, protective clothing and shade—to reduce UV exposure and lower the risk of skin cancer.
Top Stories
Earthjustice urges strong protections after Hochul announces one-year moratorium on AI data center permits
Earthjustice applauded Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement of a one-year statewide moratorium on discretionary permitting for AI data centers, while urging the state to require data centers to cover their energy costs and to prioritize community benefits and clean energy.
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Tri‑Main Center Art Crawl with Music is Art at Buffalo Arts Studio on July 24
Buffalo Arts Studio hosts the Tri‑Main Center Art Crawl featuring live performances by Music is Art on Friday, July 24, 5–8 p.m., with 15 open studios, three exhibitions in Suite 500, a passport incentive and an art raffle.
