Letter carriers across Northeast Ohio plan a Feb. 22 rally outside Akron’s West Market Post Office, citing contract concerns over pay for new hires, a staffing crunch and mandatory overtime. Union leaders also point to safety risks, including crimes targeting carriers and thefts of arrow keys, and are calling for stronger security measures.

According to Frontier’s own email notifications sent to passengers, the first delays were attributed to a late-arriving aircraft. By mid-afternoon, that explanation changed. Beginning at 4:06 p.m., Frontier notified passengers that the flight was delayed to allow for aircraft maintenance. That reason was repeated in multiple subsequent updates, including messages sent at 5:01 p.m., 6:14 p.m., 6:16 p.m., and again at 7:11 p.m., with the departure time pushed later each time.

TikTok and parent company ByteDance have finalized the sale of the platform’s U.S. operations to a newly formed entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. The deal, completed January 22, 2026, gives majority ownership to American and allied investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake. This move complies with federal law and avoids a total shutdown of the app in the United States. Adam Presser will serve as CEO of the new venture, which will oversee data security and content moder

Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a significant state visit to Beijing, marking a new strategic partnership with China. Amid trade pressures from the United States, Canada and China signed agreements to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola while establishing a new energy investment pact. The move represents the first visit by a Canadian leader in eight years and signals a major shift in diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.

Burt “Burt” Saltzman, the longtime chairman and leader of Dave’s Markets, died Jan. 13, 2026, at 88. Local nonprofits and community members credited him with years of support for hunger relief and other civic efforts, including the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, which recently named a space in his honor.

Ohio Rep. Steve Demetriou has introduced HB 642, a bill that would remove the five-year limit on carrying forward net operating losses for municipal income taxes. Supporters say it would better match long business recovery cycles and align municipal rules more closely with federal treatment, while municipalities could see tax revenue delayed as losses are used over longer periods.

Sheetz says former President, CEO and Board Chairman Steve Sheetz died the night of Jan. 4, 2026, at 77. The company credited him with helping launch Made-to-Order food, entering fuel sales and driving multi-state expansion, and noted philanthropic work with Penn State Altoona. Funeral arrangements were not included in the release.

A viral narration claims the world’s $317 trillion debt load is not an accident but a system designed to concentrate wealth through perpetual, interest-bearing borrowing. It points to central banks, institutional investors, foreign governments and the ultra-wealthy as the main creditors, tying modern bond markets to centuries of lending power. Key sourcing and authorship remain unclear.

This move has raised sharp concerns from lawmakers, transparency advocates, and legal experts who question whether the timing and purpose of

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Swensons Drive-In Restaurants announced a multiyear partnership today, that will bring the Akron-founded burger brand to Rocket Arena beginning with the 2025–26 NBA regular season, adding two new concession locations on the Street and Loudville Level concourses. “By welcoming Swensons to Rocket Arena, we’re adding a celebrated local favorite to our lineup and deepening our commitment to expanding our culinary offerings to continue creating an eleva

The message, delivered by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and produced by the Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration, states, “Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government.” The clip links the shutdown directly to TSA operations and highlights that many employees are working without pay. The explicit partisan blame in the video has drawn criticism and is the central reason multiple airports have refused to dis

In a move that underscores growing local support, the City of Hilliard recently committed $50,000 toward the match for the Midwest Connect corridor, a proposed route linking Chicago, Fort Wayne, Lima, Columbus and Pittsburgh. “This is the next step in a decade of local planning,” according to Hilliard officials, who released a passenger rail station feasibility study alongside the funding announcement. Hilliard joins several other Ohio municipalities whose combined contributi

Election officials interviewed across several counties confirmed that as of mid‑October 2025, they had not logged any formal complaints against petition circulators operating near BOE locations during early voting. Several said they monitor for potential encroachment on the 100‑foot zone, but that enforcement is largely reactive.

The American Patriot was built in 2025 and accommodates 130 guests in 69 staterooms across five decks. Every stateroom includes a private balcony. Amenities include multiple lounges (including a Sky Lounge), two dining venues (a panoramic main restaurant and a casual café), a fitness center, elevators, a top‑deck walking area, a bow terrace, and a stabilized hull designed for smoother cruising. Cabin categories include Single Balcony, Premium / Vista Balcony (~310 sq ft), Ver

Cleveland State University on Oct. 3 ended nearly five decades of student- and volunteer-led programming on WCSB (89.3 FM) and entered a par

More than 20 states and dozens of localities across the U.S. raised their minimum wages this year, while the federal minimum wage remains

Powell also addressed the economic impact of tariffs, saying the costs are being borne by U.S. consumers and businesses rather than foreign countries. “The effects of tariffs on consumer prices are now clearly visible,” he said. “We expect those effects to accumulate over coming months, with high uncertainty about both timing and amounts.” He explained that tariffs take time to move through supply chains, meaning Americans may see higher costs gradually rather than all at onc

A new CBO analysis reveals President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" delivers major tax breaks for the top 10 percent, averaging $13,600 per year, while the poorest Americans lose over $1,200 annually due to cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. The law, passed with only Republican support, is projected to widen the income gap and add up to $2.8 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade.

The White House and HHS have announced a 2026 launch of a voluntary, AI-powered digital health record system led by CMS, partnering with over 60 major tech and healthcare companies including Google, Amazon, Apple, and UnitedHealth. The initiative promises secure, seamless sharing of medical records across providers, personalized health insights, and modernized access through interoperable, patient-controlled tools.

CLEVELAND 13 (WCTU) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday reignited discussion over a potential “tariff dividend” for Americans, suggesting...