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Gillibrand Champions Bipartisan Bill to Combat Child Care Crisis with $100 Million Federal Investment
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Congress

Gillibrand Champions Bipartisan Bill to Combat Child Care Crisis with $100 Million Federal Investment

(WNY News Now) Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposes legislation to contribute $100 million in federal funds to strengthen the workforce and expand facilities in order to address the growing lack of affordable child care. Washington, D.C. To present her bipartisan legislation to address the national lack of affordable child care, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hosted a virtual press conference. Compared to all but four states, nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers reside in areas with inadequate access to child care. Under Gillibrand's measure, states would get $100 million in federal cash over five years to construct or expand child care centers and assist in developing a skilled workforce. Working parents must have access to high-quality, reasonably priced child care, but millions of New Yorke...
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DeepSeek hit with large-scale cyberattack, says it’s limiting registrations
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

DeepSeek hit with large-scale cyberattack, says it’s limiting registrations

Due to widespread malicious attacks on its services, DeepSeek said on Monday that it would temporarily restrict user registrations. However, current users will still be able to log in normally. As a rapidly expanding competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and other top AI tools, the Chinese AI firm has created a lot of excitement in recent weeks. Earlier Monday, DeepSeek overtook rival OpenAI as the most downloaded free software in the United States on the Apple software Store, unseating ChatGPT in favor of DeepSeek's AI Assistant. It contributed to a major sell-off in international tech equities. Tech analysts, investors, and developers have heard about the company, which was created in 2023 and debuted its R1 model last week. They believe that the buzz and the resulting fear of...
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Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California’s water amid wildfire response
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California’s water amid wildfire response

Washington In an attempt to give the southern portion of California the water resources it needs to combat wildfires, President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to get around federal and state rules pertaining to the state's water system. "Firefighters were unable to fight the blaze due to dry hydrants, empty reservoirs, and inadequate water infrastructure," the executive order stated, shortly after the start of the recent wave of wildfires in Los Angeles. According to Trump's directive, the country as a whole has been impacted by the wildfire tragedy, and it is in the country's "interest to ensure that California has what it needs to prevent and fight these fires and others in the future." "Therefore, it is the policy of the United States to provide Southern California ...
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Seeds of Knowledge: Celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week with Fun, Learning, and Community Support!
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Agriculture

Seeds of Knowledge: Celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week with Fun, Learning, and Community Support!

(WNY News Now) In order to introduce young people to the farm-to-table journey through an engaging and enjoyable educational experience, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County extends an invitation to local schools and libraries to participate in the 2025 Agriculture Literacy Week. JAMESTOWN The Agriculture and 4-H Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is thrilled to commemorate Agriculture Literacy Week, which takes place from March 17–21, 2025. 365 days a year, Agriculture Literacy Week is devoted to introducing young people about agriculture and honoring those who work in the sector to provide nutritious foods! Josie Laurie oversees the Chautauqua County program, which is administered at the state level through New York Agriculture in the Classroom....
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Brittany Mahomes slams Buffalo Bills fans for hanging Kermit doll dressed as Patrick Mahomes
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Brittany Mahomes slams Buffalo Bills fans for hanging Kermit doll dressed as Patrick Mahomes

Brittany Mahomes is reminding Buffalo Bills fans of the value of sportsmanship as the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their AFC Championship victory on Sunday. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife addressed a November incident involving Bills supporters at a tailgate on her Instagram Story. Chiefs fans were incensed when a Kermit the Frog doll wearing a curly wig and a #15 Chiefs jersey was displayed at the event and hanged on a pole. A persistent joke about the star quarterback's voice being like the Muppet was referenced by the puppet's likeness to him. Many fans claimed that the stunt, which staged a mock lynching of the Black quarterback, was racist and in bad taste. Buffalo, do we remember this? Brittany Mahomes posted a picture of the incident on Sunday along with the caption, "Abso...
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Nvidia loses more than $500 billion in market value after Chinese AI startup bursts onto scene
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Nvidia loses more than $500 billion in market value after Chinese AI startup bursts onto scene

Chipmaker Nvidia's stock fell Monday, its lowest day since the global market selloff caused by the coronavirus outbreak in March 2020. The decline coincided with a worldwide sell-off in tech stocks due to concerns about US leadership in the AI space. A Chinese artificial intelligence startup's claims of advancements were a major source of those anxieties. One of the main winners of the artificial intelligence boom in tech equities, the chipmaker's shares fell as much as 18%. Nvidia's market value fell below $3 trillion as a result. Nevertheless, over the past two years, the company's stock has increased by more than 480%. However, the decline resulted in a loss of market value of about $520 billion. According to Bloomberg, the largest market value decline in the history of the US stock mar...
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Pfizer to Pay Nearly $60 Million to Settle Allegations of False Claims and Kickbacks
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Courts

Pfizer to Pay Nearly $60 Million to Settle Allegations of False Claims and Kickbacks

(WNY News Now)BUFFALO, N.Y.—Pfizer Inc., the pharmaceutical behemoth, has agreed to pay $59.7 million to Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., its subsidiary, to settle claims that Biohaven offered inappropriate payments to healthcare providers in violation of the False Claims Act. These payments, which were made before to Biohaven's acquisition by Pfizer in 2022, are said to have affected the prescription of Nurtec ODT, Biohaven's migraine treatment. According to U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross for the Western District of New York, patients should be aware that their doctor is writing prescriptions based on their medical expertise rather than financial inducements from pharmaceutical firms. This settlement demonstrates our resolve to hold lawbreakers accountable, irrespective of thei...
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What are dust mites and how can you get rid of them? Experts weigh in
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

What are dust mites and how can you get rid of them? Experts weigh in

We don't always know the answers, but we have some folks on speed dial who do, so we're presenting to you our series FYI, in which experts discuss things like whether lip balm is terrible and how often to wash your hair. Since it's a simple task to cross off your to-do list, you might enjoy getting out of bed as soon as you wake up in the morning. However, according to experts, doing so can make the ideal atmosphere for dust mites. Are you unfamiliar with these small animals? According to a study that was published in the National Library of Medicine, up to 20 million Americans suffer from dust mite allergies, and they can reside in your house. Dust mites prefer warm environments, so your pillow or mattress will be more enticing to them. This is especially true if you make your bed first t...
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Defectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Defectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine

South Korea's SEOUL The thoughts of North Korean soldiers who are fighting and losing their lives for Russia in the conflict against Ukraine are not well understood. However, one of them is Lee Chul Eun. "It is heartbreaking to see troops from the isolated, communist-ruled North being sent abroad by leader Kim Jong Un, only to then give up their youth for a land that is not even theirs, but the foreign land of Russia," said Lee, 38, a North Korean defector and former soldier who is currently living in South Korea. He is among several defectors who discussed with NBC News the mindset, training, and living conditions of North Korean soldiers, including their readiness to commit suicide if necessary. According to Lee, his former coworkers are basically sent out to serve as cannon fodder on ...
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Expert-recommended productivity and focus apps
29Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Expert-recommended productivity and focus apps

Everybody has a ton of things they want to do but not enough time to do them. Distracting notifications and a lack of focus may make any activity feel never-ending, whether you're at home, the office, or somewhere else. According to TopResume resume writer and trained professional job counselor Amanda Augustine, increasing productivity is about managing yourself differently rather than merely managing your time more effectively. According to Augustine, you must change your perspective if you wish to increase your productivity. A productivity app is anything that can assist you with better time and task management. Apps can help you stay focused and better manage your time, but they are not a panacea for your productivity problems. GO Ahead and Skip 2025's top productivity applications | H...
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