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L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik steps down after probe

L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik steps down after probe

L3Harris said CEO Christopher Kubasik stepped down after a board investigation into conduct that violated company standards. Sam Mehta succeeds him.
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Section V lands 10 first-team all-state boys lacrosse selections

Section V lands 10 first-team all-state boys lacrosse selections

This year's all-state list includes 52 players from Section V.
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2 New York jail inmates accused of assaulting fellow inmate

2 New York jail inmates accused of assaulting fellow inmate

Two inmates at the Steuben County Jail are facing felony assault charges after authorities said they assaulted another inmate Sunday.
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Hermantown Police Chief Apologizes for Offensive Remarks Regarding Data Center Opponents

Hermantown Police Chief Apologizes for Offensive Remarks Regarding Data Center Opponents

Hermantown Police Chief Jim Crace has issued a public apology for making offensive remarks about opponents of a proposed Google data center. In leaked recordings of conversations between city officials, Chief Crace was heard calling one opponent an 'idiot' and making an offensive pun with their name, and referring to another as a 'gong show.' These recordings, spanning nearly 10 months, have been circulating on local social media and were initially reported by the Duluth Monitor. During a city council meeting, Chief Crace stated, 'The comments I made were inappropriate, insulting, disrespectful and uncalled for.' Mayor Wayne Boucher also apologized, acknowledging that such conduct is unacceptable for public officials and committed to improving. Jackie Dolentz, representing 'Stop the Hermantown Data Center,' suggested the recordings indicate a pattern of 'abhorrent' behavior, emphasizing the need for public trust in decisions regarding the significant data center project. Google representative Tyler Huebner...
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Vote: Who will be the best Section V girls swimmer in 2026?

Vote: Who will be the best Section V girls swimmer in 2026?

The list includes returning AGR selections, state meet qualifiers and section champions.
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Mary Lupien reflects on leading through a turbulent era | Exclusive

Mary Lupien reflects on leading through a turbulent era | Exclusive

Rochester Councilmember Mary Lupien reflects on her years in office, key accomplishments, challenges and plans for the future.
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Waterview Heights closure draws fresh scrutiny over safety | Exclusive

Waterview Heights closure draws fresh scrutiny over safety | Exclusive

Waterview Heights' impending closure is drawing renewed concern about resident safety and whether enough safeguards are in place during transfers.
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Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering in Misuse of Pandemic Loan

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering in Misuse of Pandemic Loan

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena has been arrested and charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering. Prosecutors allege that DePena fraudulently obtained a COVID-19 small-business loan worth $1.5 million for his tire sales business, Tenares Tire Services Inc., during the pandemic. Instead of using the funds for business operations as intended by the Small Business Administration's disaster loan program, DePena allegedly diverted over $880,000 to pay off high-interest mortgages on various properties and deposited $90,000 into his mayoral campaign fund ahead of the 2021 election. DePena, who has served as mayor since 2021 and previously on the Lawrence City Council, made an initial appearance in federal court in Boston and was released under conditions including surrendering his passport and not seeking new loans without court approval. Ted Docks, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, condemned the alleged actions as defrauding a government program designed to support bus...
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Popular Mexican restaurant announces closure of Rochester location

Popular Mexican restaurant announces closure of Rochester location

Old Pueblo Grill is closing its original Neighborhood of the Arts location as its lease comes to an end.
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Schumer seeks $5M for upgrades at Finger Lakes veterans cemetery

Schumer seeks $5M for upgrades at Finger Lakes veterans cemetery

Sen. Chuck Schumer is seeking nearly $5 million in federal funding to expand capacity and improve safety at the Finger Lakes veterans cemetery.
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Fauci's Private Vaccine Concerns Contradict Public Statements, Text Messages Reveal

Fauci's Private Vaccine Concerns Contradict Public Statements, Text Messages Reveal

Republican Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) have released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which reveal private concerns about COVID-19 vaccine safety that appear to contradict his public statements. In January 2021, Fauci exchanged texts with then-Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky regarding the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women. Fauci noted that the 'cytokines storm and fever after the 2nd dose' could theoretically be associated with miscarriage in the first trimester. However, in a subsequent public discussion with Howard Bauchner, editor-in-chief of The Journal of the American Medical Association, Fauci stated that the CDC found 'no red flags' in a study involving 10,000 pregnant women. This discrepancy between private hypotheses and public assurances has drawn criticism and raised questions about the transparency of public health officials during the pande...
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Governor Reeves Appoints Amanda Jones Tollison to Mississippi Supreme Court

Governor Reeves Appoints Amanda Jones Tollison to Mississippi Supreme Court

Governor Tate Reeves has announced the appointment of Amanda Jones Tollison of Oxford to the Mississippi Supreme Court, Northern District 3, Place 2. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the Honorable James D. Maxwell II, who was confirmed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Tollison, currently a partner at Butler Snow LLP, brings extensive legal experience to the bench, having practiced administrative law, governmental and appellate litigation, regulatory compliance, and election law since 2012. Prior to her time at Butler Snow, she served as legal counsel to Governor Haley Barbour from 2008 to 2012, advising on judicial appointments, elections, budget issues, and disaster recovery efforts. Her earlier career included practicing with Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP and Phelps Dunbar LLP, focusing on complex commercial and product liability litigation and white-collar criminal defense. Tollison's term is set to begin on September 1, 2026, and will continue unt...