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Dodgers, Nationals Affiliates Set for Triple-A Championship
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— Sep 25, 2026
The Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, will face the Rochester Red Wings, the Nationals’ affiliate, in the winner-take-all Triple-A National Championship in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City is set to start Emmet Sheehan against Rochester’s Jack Cebert, with top prospects including Josue De Paula and Mike Sirota among the players to watch.
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Rochester Couple Charged in Disabled Son’s Homicide
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— Sep 17, 2026
Timothy Green, 33, was found naked at about 88 pounds; police charged his mother and her boyfriend with murder, saying they restrained him with handcuffs and gym weights and starved him.
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Paris trial opens over rugby star Aramburú's killing as suspect claims self-defense
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— Sep 7, 2026
Paris is hearing a murder trial over the 2022 shooting of former Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu, with Loïk Le Priol charged with murder and Romain Bouvier with attempted murder, amid ties to a violent far-right group; several others, including Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino, face related charges as the proceedings seek life sentences for the defendants. The case, unfolding more than four years after the incident, has drawn attention to political extremism and violence surrounding the Six Nations-related visit to Paris.
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Maya Lindstrom
The far-right connection here is chilling — this wasn't just a bar fight gone wrong, it was ideology fueling violence.
FDA Clears Roche Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
Health
— Sep 3, 2026
New Alzheimer’s research and diagnostics are advancing from blood-based biomarkers to preventive therapies, with Roche’s pTau217 test and other blood tests enabling earlier, more accessible diagnosis, alongside studies exploring disease prevention in asymptomatic individuals. Concurrently, the Alzheimer’s prevention trial with Trontinemab and Roche’s oncology/diagnostics partnerships underscore a broader shift toward early intervention and broader test accessibility across the care continuum.
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AI Just Got A Green Light To Prescribe Drugs — At Least In One State
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 7h
Roche seals $1.53B Simcere trispecific deal
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— Sep 1, 2026
Roche agreed to pay $75 million upfront to acquire exclusive global rights to SIM0660, a preclinical trispecific antibody from Simcere Zaiming that targets CD79a, CD19 and CD3, with total potential payments up to $1.53 billion and tiered royalties up to double digits. The therapy is designed to trigger T-cell–mediated killing across B-cell–mediated diseases, including autoimmune conditions, highlighting a growing collaboration between Roche and a Chinese biotech.
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Maya Lindstrom
Chinese biotech deals with big pharma keep growing, Simcere Zaiming landing this shows their pipeline is getting real attention.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Roche cobas BV/CV vaginitis test FDA-cleared
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— Jul 24, 2026
Roche has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the cobas BV/CV assay, which detects bacterial vaginosis and Candida vaginitis from a single vaginal swab using real-time PCR, promising more accurate diagnoses than traditional methods. The test can be run on the cobas platform alongside other sexual-health assays and is intended for professional laboratory use, aiming to reduce misdiagnosis and speed appropriate treatment.
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FDA approves Alzheimer's blood test for age 40+
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— Aug 24, 2026
The FDA has cleared several Alzheimer’s blood tests, including PrecivityAD2 for adults 40 and older to aid diagnosis in symptomatic cognitive decline (not a general screening tool), and Elecsys pTau217 tests for those 55 and older to detect amyloid pathology and rule in or out Alzheimer's in various care settings, expanding access through Roche’s installed lab network and major providers. These tests, developed by Roche with Lilly and by other providers, aim to simplify early diagnosis and broaden eligibility for related treatments and care pathways.
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Genentech-DualityBio Global ADC Deal Over $1B
Business
— Aug 28, 2026
DualityBio and Genentech (Roche) have launched a global collaboration to develop next-generation antibody-drug conjugates using the DUPAC payload platform, featuring a $45 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $1 billion, with DualityBio leading early discovery and Genentech obtaining exclusive worldwide rights after Phase 1a. The program targets tumors resistant to current topoisomerase-inhibitor–based ADCs, backed by preclinical data and potential expansion into China via the Dupac platform.
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Roman Space Telescope Launch from Cape Canaveral
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— Aug 26, 2026
Rochester-based L3Harris engineers helped design and refurbish the optical eye of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, enabling unprecedented cosmic surveys and investigations into dark energy. The observatory is slated to launch Sunday at 7:26 a.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, traveling about a million miles to the Sun-Earth L2 point.
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St. Olaf Unites Norway under Christ
King ends pagan practices and builds churches.
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Winona-Rochester Diocese Settles Abuse Claims for $30M
Health
— Sep 3, 2026
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester has settled with US Fire Insurance for $30 million to compensate more than 145 sexual abuse survivors, completing litigation that followed three verdicts in 2025 and an earlier $28 million settlement in 2021 that did not include US Fire. The funds will be distributed under the diocese's bankruptcy plan, finalizing related claims and closing the case.
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Nationals recall Brady House after Curtis Mead trade
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— Jul 26, 2026
The Nationals recalled Brady House from Triple-A Rochester to fill the vacant third-base spot after Curtis Mead was traded to Boston, with the hope he can become an everyday contributor for a potential postseason push. House hit .300/.344/.498 with eight homers and 33 RBI in Rochester, after posting a .227 major-league mark earlier this season as he eyes a steadier role in Washington.
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
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Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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Family Accuses Rochester City of Wrongful Death of Black Man in Police Custody
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— Mar 8, 2021
The family of a Black man who died of asphyxiation last year while in police custody in Rochester, New York, charged the city on Monday with wrongfully causing his death, failing to properly train its officers and not…
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Rochester Names First Female Police Chief in Wake of Racial Justice Protests
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— Sep 27, 2020
The mayor of Rochester, New York named the city’s first female police chief on Saturday, weeks after firing the previous chief amid protests over the death of a Black man in police custody. Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan, a…
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Rochester Mayor Fires Police Chief, Calls for a Federal Investigation Into the Death of Daniel Prude
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— Sep 14, 2020
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren announced that she fired Police Chief La’Ron Singletary and called for a federal investigation into the death of Daniel Prude — a Black man who died after a police encounter in March…
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Letter To Biden Called Dad Arrested After Speaking Out About Daughter’s Rape Potential ‘Terrorist,’ DOJ Report Says
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 7h
Rochester, New York, Police Chief Resigns in Wake of Daniel Prude’s Death
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— Sep 8, 2020
Rochester, New York’s police chief abruptly resigned on Tuesday along with his command staff, saying there had been a “mischaracterization and politicization” of his actions following the death of Daniel Prude in police…
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The Four-Letter Type Test
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The classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.
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Seven Police Officers in Rochester, NY Suspended Over Black Man’s Death, Mayor Says
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— Sep 3, 2020
Seven police officers were suspended Thursday over the arrest and asphyxiation death of Black man Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York after video of the March incident was released, the city’s mayor said, calling it an…
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No-Hitters in Progress Across MLB, International League
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— Aug 20, 2026
The Rochester Red Wings beat the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-2 to extend their winning streak to five, with a bullpen-heavy performance keeping Omaha hitless until two outs in the seventh. Key contributions came from Leandro Pineda, Yohandy Morales, Cayden Wallace and Seaver King, supported by a standout pitching trio of Jared Simpson, Luis Perales, and Riley Cornelio along with later help from Jack Sinclair and Kyle Nicolas.
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Cambridge United sign Callum Perry on loan
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— Jul 21, 2026
Coventry City defender Callum Perry, aged 20, has joined Cambridge United on a season-long loan to test himself in League One after a 25-appearance loan spell at Rochdale that helped them win promotion. He recently signed a new long-term contract with Coventry, and both Cambridge and Perry expressed optimism about his development and contribution this season.
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GOP Rep Crashes School Board Meeting To Blast District For Silencing Tax Hike Whistleblower
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— Mar 24, 2026
Republican Michigan Rep. John James called out a local school board for censuring an elected trustee who blew the whistle on a secret plan to increase taxes. Rochester Community Schools Board of Education Trustee Carol…
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Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf Welcomes Moravian Refugees
Count grants land and sparks 100-year prayer meeting.
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Democrat Judge Indicted For Voter Fraud In Texas
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— May 8, 2025
A Democratic judge and five other individuals were indicted for voter fraud, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday. Judge Rochelle Lozano Camacho, an elected Democratic judge in Frio County, Texas, was…
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Dem Strategist Warns Biden Family Pardons Will ‘Hurt’ Party’s Efforts To Win Congressional Races
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— Jan 21, 2025
Democratic Party strategist Chuck Rocha said Tuesday on CNN that former president Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons of family members could significantly damage the party’s chances in critical congressional races. During…
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ICE Chief Responds To Philadelphia Sheriff Statement During Press Event
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— Jan 12, 2026
The war of words between federal and local law enforcement just exploded into the open. ICE Director Todd Lyons hit back hard Saturday after Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal threatened to arrest ICE agents for doing…
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Jazz Great Chuck Mangione Dies at 84
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— Jul 24, 2025
Jazz great Chuck Mangione, best known for his ‘70s hit “Feels So Good,” died Tuesday. The trumpeter was 84. Mangione died on July 22 in his sleep at home in Rochester, New York, People reported. The musician won two…
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Teacher Made a Promise to Class 46 Years Ago and Was Finally Able to Deliver
Reporting
— Apr 13, 2024
A former earth science teacher, who taught in New York’s Webster Central School District, hosted over 100 of his former students at his home in suburban Rochester, New York, during Monday’s historic solar eclipse…
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DOJ Reveals How Biden Admin Silenced Parents From Speaking Out About Atrocities Happening In Schools
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 8h
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