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Amazon's Massive Outage Cripples the Internet, Even Local Schools Took a Hit Today
The incident exposed the fragility of digital systems heavily reliant on a small number of cloud providers. Despite being a regional fault centered on the US-EAST-1 data center, the disruption spread globally due to deeply integrated dependencies. AWS services like DynamoDB, essential for real-time data handling, were especially affected when endpoint resolution via DNS began to fail.

Cleveland13 Staff
Oct 202 min read


Deadliest Year for Ohio Families Exposes Failures Inside Domestic Courts
Among those killed, 95 were victims and 62 were perpetrators. The total count included 82 male and 75 female decedents. Children were frequently caught in the crossfire. Eleven minors were killed and at least 92 children lost a parent to domestic violence during the reporting period. In addition, 38 percent of the cases involving children included custody disputes, and 36 percent of perpetrators were subject to a current or previous protection order at the time of the homicid

Analese Hartford
Oct 94 min read


Statewide Ohio Prostitution Sting Takes Down 135 Suspects; Shocking List Includes Clergy and Educators
In late September, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the results of 'Operation Next Door', a coordinated statewide law enforcement sting targeting human trafficking and prostitution. The multiagency operation, involving more than 100 local, state, and federal entities, resulted in the arrest of 135 individuals on charges ranging from solicitation to more serious offenses like promoting prostitution and seeking sex with minors.

D Heckman
Oct 63 min read


Medina County’s Overdose Prevention Effort Triggers Online Firestorm
The announcement on social media quickly gained traction, with hundreds of comments reflecting sharp divisions within the community. Support

D Heckman
Oct 62 min read


Trump Fires Top Jobs Official After Disastrous Report from Labor Statistics Office
Trump abruptly fires Bureau of Labor Statistics chief after explosive July 2025 jobs report reveals plunging employment, skyrocketing concerns, and massive revisions to prior data. The shocking move triggers intense backlash, raises alarm over economic credibility, and fuels speculation of an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. A chaotic escalation in Trump’s second term with high-stakes political and financial consequences.

Analese Hartford
Aug 23 min read


Massive 8.8 Earthquake Off Russia Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts; Only Minor Flooding Reported So Far
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, prompting mass evacuations in Japan, Hawaii, and U.S. coastal states. Waves up to 16 feet hit parts of Russia, while Hawaii and California saw minor surges. U.S. federal and state agencies mobilized early warnings, and most alerts have since been lifted. Here’s what happened and how authorities responded.

Toni Mathews
Jul 303 min read


Record Attendance at Third Annual UH Remembrance Walk Honoring Children Gone Too Soon
Kimberly Tramsak, who lost her daughter Gracie Ann Bernice Tramsak-Kolat to stillbirth at 35 weeks, described the event as profoundly healing. “It’s just nice being together with other people that have gone through what you have went through,” Tramsak said. “Being through any loss is hard, but knowing that you’re going to deliver a baby that is not going to come out crying, that is not something that you’re going to look forward to. A lot of people say ‘God created another an

Gremi
Jul 215 min read


Cleveland Clinic Plans to Close Pediatric Inpatient Unit at Hillcrest Hospital Affecting More Than 150 Employees
The decision has raised serious concerns throughout Cleveland’s eastern suburbs, where families are now facing a future with fewer options f

Lauren Portier
Jun 132 min read


World Leaders Condemn Trump’s Plan to Occupy and Relocate Palestinians from Gaza
During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump claimed that Palestinians “would love to leave” Gaza a

Analese Hartford
Feb 54 min read


Family's Request Delays Release of Black Hawk Pilot's Identity Amid Social Media Scrutiny
In military protocol, the names of deceased personnel are typically released 24 hours after notifying the next of kin. However, exceptions c

Analese Hartford
Feb 42 min read


No Survivors in Midair Crash Between Black Hawk Helicopter and American Airlines Jet Near Washington DC, Officials Confirm
Among those on the plane were multiple members of the figure skating community returning from a developmental camp in Wichita. The Skating C

Analese Hartford
Jan 302 min read


Massive Fire Destroys Under-Construction Luxury Apartment Complex in Cleveland Heights
Destiny Burns, owner of CLE Urban Winery, located near the fire scene, expressed concern over the long-term impact on the community. “I’m fe

Peter Lewis
Jan 262 min read


Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Release After 15 Months of Fighting
The first phase of the agreement calls for a six-week ceasefire and the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for around 1,000 Palestin

Toni Mathews
Jan 153 min read


Circus Performer Injured in Bedford During Stunt
Onlookers described the performer going limp after the impact, prompting the show’s staff to dim the lights and announce an intermission. Wh

David Jones
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Two Dead, One Injured in Ohio House Explosion as Investigation Continues
A devastating house explosion in Bethel, a village in southwestern Ohio near Cincinnati, left two people dead and another hospitalized Tuesd

Peter Lewis
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Neo-Nazi March in Columbus Sparks Outrage and Calls for Unity
The demonstration, reportedly organized by a St. Louis-area white supremacist group called the Hate Club, underscores a larger problem with

D Heckman
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Oh My Gourd! Bay Village Police ‘Attacked’ by Rogue Halloween Decoration
Dash camera footage shared by the Bay Village Police Department on Facebook showed the massive pumpkin rolling into the street, causing a br

Peter Lewis
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Cleveland Rallies for Hurricane Helene Victims: Here’s How You Can Help
Cleveland 13 is working with community-wide relief drives to help the victims of Hurricane Helene by providing urgently needed hygiene kits.

Cleveland13 Staff
Oct 5, 20243 min read


No Body Found in Rug as Columbus Police Closes Case on Viral TikTok Frenzy; Full Timeline of Events
What started as a seemingly lighthearted TikTok post about a buried rug in a Columbus woman’s backyard rapidly escalated into a viral sensat

Sandra Anderson
Oct 4, 20247 min read


Downtown Cleveland Launches Smart Security System Amid Concerns Over Street Takeovers
The new security system, powered by RAD’s AI technology, includes the RIO™ 360, a solar-powered security tower that monitors the area 24/7.

D Heckman
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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