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The CPSC commissioned new stock photos showing Americans with disabilities using a variety of home safety devices, including portable generators.

People with disabilities aren't often seen in stock photos. The CPSC is changing that

The Consumer Product Safety Commission took photos of people with disabilities using home safety devices like flashlights and smoke alarms — then put them in the public domain for anyone to use.

Rick Bates recalls the sexual abuse he claims he suffered at the hands of a paper route supervisor while he was a child delivering the Democrat and Chronicle in Brighton. (Photo: Max Schulte/WXXI News)

A Rochester Newspaper Faces Sexual Abuse Lawsuit From Former Paperboy

ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - A former Brighton resident is suing the Democrat and Chronicle and its parent company, Gannett, claiming he was sexually abused by…

As Ozempic use grows, so do reports of possible mental health side effects

Many people taking Ozempic and related drugs have reported mental health concerns. Those side effects aren't in Ozempic's instructions for use. Are the problems a coincidence or related to the drug?

Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren't Worth It

The use of tech to track and police our kids in school is growing and privacy experts say the trade-offs aren't worth it.

Police officers try to push back President Donald Trump supporters trying to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. The incident happened as Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, with thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot

Two U.S. Capitol police officers argue former President Donald Trump is responsible for the injuries they received during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.

People hold posters and candles outside a Mumbai church holding a memorial mass for the Indian rights activist and Jesuit priest Father Stan Swamy on July 6, 2021. Swamy was detained for nine months without trial under Indian anti-terrorism laws, and died on July 5, 2021 ahead of a bail hearing, officials said.

What does the death of a jailed Jesuit priest say about India's democracy under Modi?

Indian police accused Stan Swamy of terrorism. His supporters say he was framed and evidence planted on his computer. Some call it Narendra Modi's Watergate. Six years on, no one has resigned.

Teen vaping skyrocketed in 2018 and many point the blame on the viral spread of the habit through social media. Even though vaping giant Juul closed its Instagram and Facebook accounts, Juul-related content continues to spread

Juul Doesn't Need To Advertise To Young People. Everyone Else Is Doing It For Them

A study shows the main drivers of Juul's social media presence are young people and third-party vendors, not the company itself. And vaping continues to look cool online among young people.

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President in Washington. U.S. Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot filed a lawsuit Thursday, Aug. 26, against former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups, accusing them of intentionally sending insurrectionists to disrupt the congressional certification of the election in January. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

After judge's ruling, Trump faces an uphill battle in dispute with Jan. 6 panel

Donald Trump is appealing the ruling that would release documents from his administration, while the committee is trying to wrap up its work by next year.

A receptionist works Oct. 26 in the lobby of the building that houses the Twitter office in New York.

Twitter layoffs begin, sparking a lawsuit and backlash

New owner Elon Musk moved swiftly to fire thousands, saying "unfortunately there is no choice" when Twitter is bleeding money. Critics called for an ad boycott.

British Airways Flight 112 flew from New York to London in under five hours, setting a new record.

British Airways Sets Record, New York to London In Under 5 Hours

Propelled by the jet stream, Flight BA112 topped a ground speed of 800 mph, by one expert's estimate. It traveled from New York's JFK to London's Heathrow in 4 hours, 56 minutes overnight Saturday.

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