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Theme parks and the airport in Orlando announced reopenings Friday, but much of the state remained in the dark and short of fuel after the storm knocked out power to millions.
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A team from NPR speaks with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through the Milwaukee area's segregated neighborhoods as election season continues in this crucial swing state.
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High winds from Hurricane Milton tore off the fiberglass roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Two senators, who have pushed online child safety legislation in Congress, demanded that TikTok executives share all materials the company has about the dangers kids may encounter on the wildly popular service.
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The lawsuit filed Friday alleges that an executive order issued in August by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin requiring daily updates to voter lists to remove ineligible voters violates federal law.
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Boeing has been losing money for over five years and is now dealing with a strike that has shut down factories in the Seattle area. The staff cuts will include executives and managers, the CEO said.
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The mission was created in 1978 to help restore order after Israel's first invasion of Lebanon. Decades later, it's still there but has come under fire during a new Israeli invasion in Lebanon.
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As Yom Kippur approaches, many Jews are engaging in self-reflection and a process of atonement. One woman shares her story of seeking repair.
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On Friday's Scoreboard, we recap the Sabres home opener loss to LA, St. Bonaventure making another major headline, and all of the excitement of postseason baseball in New York. Plus, we preview a major soccer match is coming to Buffalo; and dive into the Bills, who continue to fight the injury bug.
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A fundraiser is set for next Saturday to benefit those in the Indigenous community facing hunger and homelessness in Western New York.
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On Wednesday's Scoreboard, we discuss tonight's volleyball match between Canisius High School and St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, along with a host of soccer matches around WNY. Plus, we preview the Sabres' home opener and highlight the AFC East coaching change that immediately effects Buffalo. Finally, we give flowers to the Connolly Cup Nominees to the high school football standout performances from week five.
WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at LOH, first professional WNY production in 20 years; Ibsen plays appeal to GenZ, 2nd Gen hosts new play reading of Douglas Lyons PURE GLITTER.
- Theater Talk: Buffalo actor Lisette DeJesus follows up on her online conversation about BIPOC issues in theater, Anthony sees Veanne Cox at GEVA, Peter enjoys Buffalo Opera Unlimited
- Theater Talk: MY FAIR LADY trip to Shaw, SOME LIKE IT HOT at Shea's, "RICHARD III" at Ujima, SHIPWRECKED at RLTP, BTPM bus trip to Broadway, and MCNEAL starring Robert Downey Jr. at Vivian Beaumont
- Theater Talk: After Curtain Up! the hits just keep on comin' and Shea's Broadway Tours start on Tuesday. A busy, busy, busy season is off to a great start.
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: Local spina bifida organization reducing barriers to mobility aids
- Disabilities Beat: A local factory is releasing a cancer-causing chemical into the air
- A dangerous carcinogen is in Niagara Falls’ air. The state hasn’t put a stop to it.
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WBFO Racial Equity Beat
- Lawsuit against City of Buffalo seeks full implementation of Proactive Rental Inspections Law
- Film festival, golf tournaments and Freedom Crossing tour mark end to Juneteenth celebrations
- Gillibrand announces legislation addressing disparities in access to health care
- Lawsuit seeks to restore Humboldt Parkway, remove parts of Scajaquada Expressway
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