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Finding Balance and Community at Yellow Brick Studio in Parma
The studio's offerings extend beyond traditional yoga. Instructor Megan introduced me to the practice of sound baths, using a Native American drum flute to create hauntingly beautiful melodies that resonated deeply, promoting relaxation and inner peace. These sound baths are available in monthly classes and are also integrated into weekly sessions that combine yoga and sound healing.

Nikkie Brown
May 292 min read


Elon Musk Breaks with Trump Over Massive Spending in 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
While the tax provisions grant temporary relief, the bill offsets its cost through deep cuts to major social programs. Medicaid faces projected reductions of $700 billion, including the implementation of work requirements for able-bodied adults under 65 and a $1 million cap on home equity eligibility for long-term care. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is set to lose $300 billion over ten years, a shift expected to disproportionately affect low-income househol

Analese Hartford
May 283 min read


Japanese Scientists Begin Human Trials for Tooth Regrowth Drug with Goal of 2030 Release
Japanese researchers have launched the first human clinical trials of a groundbreaking drug designed to stimulate the growth of a third set of teeth, aiming to offer an alternative to dentures and implants by 2030. The trial, led by Dr. Katsu Takahashi at the Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital in Osaka, began in October 2024 at Kyoto University Hospital and involves 30 adult males aged 30 to 64 who are each missing at least one tooth.

Lauren Portier
May 283 min read


Summit County Teen Dies After Falling from Float During Green Memorial Day Parade
Matthew attended North Canton City Schools. In a statement released by the Summit County Sheriff's Office, the severity of the incident was confirmed and it was noted that the case remains under investigation with assistance from the Summit Metro Crash Team. No further details have been released at this time.

D Heckman
May 282 min read


New Harry Potter Series Casts Its Next Generation Trio as HBO Prepares for a Decade-Long Adaptation
HBO has officially unveiled the young actors who will lead its upcoming Harry Potter television series, marking a significant moment for the beloved franchise. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have been selected to portray Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively, following a global casting call that attracted more than 30,000 hopefuls.

Gremi
May 282 min read


Trump Pardons Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Sparking National Debate
The announcement was made during a phone call from President Trump to their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, which she shared on social media. Savannah, a vocal supporter of President Trump, had actively campaigned for their release, including speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention. In a video posted online, she expressed her disbelief and gratitude, stating, "The president called me personally as I was walking into Sam's Club and notified me that he was signing pard

Analese Hartford
May 284 min read


Steamship William G. Mather Celebrates 100 Years with Interactive Exhibit at Great Lakes Science Center
To honor the centennial, the museum unveiled “Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes,” a hands-on exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages with the maritime technologies that defined the Great Lakes shipping industry. “We’re excited about the Mather’s centennial birthday, so we created ‘Steam & Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes,’” said William Katzman, vice president of exhibits at the Great Lakes Science Center. “This exhibition looks

David Jones
May 272 min read


Senate Passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Act, Sparking Optimism Among Service Industry Advocates
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the “No Tax on Tips Act” on May 20, 2025, marking a significant step toward changing the financial landscape for millions of American service workers. The bill, which now heads to the House of Representatives, would exempt up to $25,000 in annual tip income from federal income tax for employees earning $160,000 or less.

Analese Hartford
May 273 min read


Historic U.S. Credit Downgrade Raises Alarm on Rising Interest and Debt
The downgrade follows similar decisions by S&P in 2011 and Fitch in 2023. Together, these actions reflect growing skepticism among global financial observers about the U.S. government's ability to sustainably manage its finances. Moody’s cited recent fiscal proposals under consideration, such as large-scale tax cuts and expansive spending bills, as contributing to the downgrade. These initiatives, the agency said, demonstrate a continued trajectory of budgetary deterioration

Analese Hartford
May 253 min read


Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill', the $4 Trillion Spending Plan, Clears House After Hours of Heated Debate
In a dramatic pre-dawn session on Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved President Donald Trump's expansive tax and spending package, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," by a 215-214 vote. The legislation, central to Trump's second-term agenda, now advances to the Senate, where significant revisions are anticipated.

Analese Hartford
May 222 min read


Chaos at Cleveland Heights City Hall Sparks Legal Battle Over Public Access to Police Bodycam Footage
The refusal comes despite the city’s prior release of two surveillance videos — both silent — that captured segments of the same incident. Those videos omit any audio of the verbal altercation allegedly instigated by McDaniel. According to Sgt. Jason Moze’s incident report, McDaniel, in a “panic state,” entered City Hall yelling, demanding to know the mayor’s location, and proceeded to scream at staff and berate officers, reportedly shouting about Moze being a “giant white ma

Analese Hartford
May 224 min read


Japan Launches Bold Energy Experiment with Satellite That Beams Power to Earth
The OHISAMA satellite, named after the Japanese word for "sun," will orbit Earth at an altitude of roughly 250 miles. It will gather sunlight through a compact two-square-meter solar panel, convert it into microwaves, and beam the energy down to a ground-based receiver array in Suwa, Japan. The initial output of one kilowatt—sufficient to power a small appliance like a coffee maker—serves primarily as a proof of concept for much larger applications.

Jenni Adamms
May 192 min read


Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Advances After GOP Infighting Delays Progress
President Donald Trump's sweeping domestic policy proposal, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," narrowly advanced out of the House Budget Committee late Sunday night following a rare weekend vote. The committee approved the measure by a 17–16 vote, with four Republican holdouts—Reps. Chip Roy (Texas), Ralph Norman (South Carolina), Andrew Clyde (Georgia), and Josh Brecheen (Oklahoma)—shifting from opposition to voting "present," allowing the bill to proceed without their

Analese Hartford
May 192 min read


Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelan Migrants
The Supreme Court's decision does not prevent the administration from using other immigration laws to pursue deportations but restricts the use of the Alien Enemies Act without proper legal procedures. The case will continue in the Fifth Circuit to determine the legality of the administration's actions and the appropriate notice required for deportations under this statute.

Analese Hartford
May 192 min read


Cleveland Heights Protest Planned Over Antisemitic Remarks Allegedly Made by Mayor’s Wife
Former special assistant to the mayor, Patrick Costigan, filed a complaint on May 14 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, alleging McDaniel created a hostile work environment at City Hall through repeated antisemitic remarks and behavior. Screenshots submitted with the complaint show McDaniel using slurs and offensive language in text messages targeting Jewish colleagues and residents, including Planning Commission Chair

Analese Hartford
May 194 min read


Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones
The diagnosis followed a medical evaluation prompted by increasing urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule was identified, and subsequent testin

Analese Hartford
May 183 min read


Maggie Smith's Final Film, 'The Miracle Club', Now Streaming on Netflix
The film marks Smith's final acting role before her passing in September 2024. In honor of her legacy, the upcoming Downton Abbey film, titled The Grand Finale, will include a tribute to her character, Violet Crawley. Executive producer Gareth Neame remarked, "The fact that Dame Maggie herself has now passed away since that time, I do think has given a real added poignancy to a story that we would have planned anyway".

Toni Mathews
May 162 min read


'The Office' Universe Expands with Toledo-Set Spinoff ‘The Paper’, and Oscar Returns to Screen
Created by Greg Daniels, the mind behind the U.S. version of "The Office," and Michael Koman of "Nathan for You," "The Paper" trades the paper sales floor of Scranton’s Dunder Mifflin for the newsroom of The Truth Teller, a fictional Toledo publication battling irrelevance in the digital age.

Joan Elloway-Nash
May 163 min read


Avon Lake Woman Set to Graduate College Just One Day Before Turning 80-Years-Old
Leopold’s journey to this milestone is built on a lifetime of travel, service, and resilience. She attended the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1970 World Cup, traveled solo to a remote Taiwanese village in 1977 using only a photograph to find her parents’ home, and has survived a heart attack. Her commitment to humanitarian work includes more than a dozen medical mission trips to Nicaragua and Guatemala, the most recent just weeks ago.

David Jones
May 163 min read


Ohio Petition to Abolish Property Taxes Gains Approval to Begin Signature Drive
A grassroots initiative to eliminate all property taxes in Ohio has received approval from the Ohio Ballot Board to begin gathering signatures in hopes of placing the constitutional amendment before voters in November. The proposal, spearheaded by Citizens for Property Tax Reform and the Committee to Eliminate Property Taxes in Ohio, would not only abolish existing taxes on real property but also prohibit any future property taxation.

Analese Hartford
May 163 min read
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