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Fake Faces: How AI Is Hijacking Influencers

July 26, 2026

A 49‑year‑old beauty blogger from Virginia was shocked when a cousin sent her a YouTube ad that looked exactly like her, but the voice and words were off. The clip was a deepfake – a computer‑made video that uses someone’s likeness to sell things. She could tell it wasn’t her because the audio didn’

lifestyle

Jeffrey Brobst: A Life of Service and Craft

July 26, 2026

Jeffrey L. Brobst, 69, passed away on July 22, 2026 in Reading Hospital – Tower Health. He lived in Kempton and was married to Beverly A. Iley Brobst for 51 years, from their wedding on November 9, 1974. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Robert E. and Elda M. Wisser Brobst. After graduating from

weather

Weather Week Ahead: Showers, Storms and a Hint of Fog

July 26, 2026

Central New York faces an active weather spell that starts on Sunday. Weak systems will bring scattered showers in the afternoon and evening, with a few storms that could flash gusty winds or small hail. No serious danger is expected, but the clouds will set the stage for a week of rain. On S

weather

Storm Watch: Strong Winds and Hail in Western Montana

July 26, 2026

A storm warning is active until 8 PM MDT, alerting residents in several counties about a fast‑moving system heading northeast at 35 mph. The forecast calls for gusts that could reach 50 mph and hail the size of a pea, which can damage trees and unsecured items on the ground. The counties most at

sports

Red Sox Trade Talk: Why They Can Move Boldly

July 26, 2026

The Red Sox are heading into a busy ten‑day stretch as the trade deadline looms. Their recent surge in the wild‑card race has sparked chatter about swapping prospects for immediate help, a familiar pattern in baseball’s final stretch. Fans will likely shout at any mention of players like Franklin Ar

opinion

Dreams Reimagined: How Four Generations Are Redefining Success in America

July 26, 2026

In the United States, the idea of success keeps shifting. People ask what a good life looks like and get a mix of answers—money, happiness, or both. Some think the chance to improve still exists, while others doubt it and look for new paths. The story is told through four different ages. A 32‑year‑

politics

Buffalo News Highlights: From Health Hurdles to Stadium Sidewalks

July 26, 2026

The latest from Buffalo shows a mix of community concerns and local developments. First, patients with Parkinson’s feel let down when a major insurer stops covering boxing therapy—a treatment many say helps them stay active. The move sparks debate about the value of alternative therapies in chronic

sports

Nneka Ogwumike: A Dual‑Cultural Champion on and off the Court

July 26, 2026

Nneka Ogwumike grew up in Texas, but her family comes from Nigeria. She was born on July 2, 1990, in Tomball and has three younger sisters. Her parents, Peter and Ify, moved to the United States before she was born. Basketball was part of daily life in her home. Both Nneka and her sister

politics

Pennies for Politicians: Why New Jersey’s Pension Problem Is a Promise Issue

July 26, 2026

The real trouble in New Jersey isn’t that teachers have pensions. It is that state leaders from every party have kept missing the money they promised to pay for those pensions. Governors and lawmakers started this pattern with Christine Todd Whitman and have carried it on until the most recent admin

entertainment

A New Look at Aging on the Big Screen

July 26, 2026

The job was simple: find a woman in her 30s or 40s who could act as both young and old versions of herself. We auditioned hundreds from all over North America, but something strange emerged. The tiny emotions that give a character life—quick smiles, sudden fear, quiet sadness—were hard to spot. Many