Fakes news has become a pervasive issue in society. A 10-year study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) revealed that on social media, false news stories travel farther and faster than real news. Continue reading
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Buffalo Beauts bring success, excitement to women’s hockey in WNY
Buffalo is a proud and prominent sports town with a fan base that supports hockey. While the Buffalo Sabres have a strong following, the most recent success on the ice has come from the Buffalo Beauts, a member of the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL). Continue reading
Crash of Chinese space lab highlights problem of space debris
China’s first space-station, the Tiangong-1, crash-landed in the southern Pacific Ocean April around 8:16 p.m eastern time. China launched the Tiangong-1, which translates to “Heavenly Palace,” in 2011 as a prototype for a permanent space station to be launched by 2022. Continue reading
Proposed fee on upstate ride-hailing fails to pass Assembly
A proposed $1 fee on ride-hailing in upstate New York has failed to pass the state Assembly. Democrats in the Assembly had proposed the surcharge on Uber and Lyft rides in March, which they say would have generated $48 million in funds that could have been used to improve the state’s roads and bridges. Continue reading
Domestic violence can have lasting effects on children
Dr. Bruce Perry, founder of the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, recently revealed in an interview with “60 Minutes” that children exposed to domestic violence can experience lasting neurological and biological effects. Continue reading
Buffalo State junior presents research at international math conference
Allison Torsey is from Depew, N.Y. and graduated high school when she was only 16 years old. The 19-year-old is now a junior at Buffalo State and recently presented her research on opioid abuse in Erie County to one of the largest math conferences in the world. Continue reading
Watch: Buffalo Review TV for April 12
This week’s show featured stories about the Grace Guest House in South Buffalo and a new book called “100 Things to Do in Buffalo Before You Die.” It also included conversations about geology and Mercy Flight. Continue reading
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Listen: ‘Yes to the Test,’ Facebook data leak, Shea’s Theatre & KeyBank Center
This week on the Buffalo Review (April 13), we covered the opt-out movement for New York standardized tests, the recent Facebook data breach, the history of Buffalo’s Shea’s Performing Arts Center and possible renovations to the aging KeyBank Center. Continue reading
Erie County bans conversion therapy for minors
Last month, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed a law making gay conversion therapy illegal in the county for people under the age of 18. Conversion therapy is the controversial practice of trying to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity using psychological or religious interventions. Continue reading
WNY Heroes working to assist military veterans
Many veterans returning to the U.S., after experiencing combat in places like Iraq or Afghanistan, can often feel a sense of misplacement or discomfort. They return home having to adjust to “normal life” and for many getting back on their feet can be a challenge. Continue reading
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