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McDonald’s Brings Back Monopoly Game with $471 Million in Prizes and Fraud-Proof Rules
The relaunch also reflects broader shifts in consumer behavior and brand engagement. By integrating the game into its mobile app, McDonald’s

Cleveland13 Staff
Oct 63 min read


Classic 70mm Movies Coming to Cleveland in Big-Screen Revival This Fall at Phoenix Theatres in North Olmsted
Phoenix Theatres will use two historic Century Model JJ reel to reel projectors equipped with an R-31 E Magnetic Sound Penthouse and Dolby CP-200 sound processor with six-track magnetic sound capability. The system includes precision German-engineered lenses and high-intensity xenon lighting to produce sharp and bright images on a 42-foot-wide screen. It also features support for 70mm DTS and Dolby Digital sound on digitally encoded 35mm films.

Brooke Tamblin
Sep 102 min read


Helicopter Goes Full Inverted Over Cleveland in Death-Defying Stunts at Cleveland National Air Show
Before taking off, Fitzgerald met with Cleveland 13’s Gremi at the Red Bull helicopter for an exclusive pre-show look. He opened the chopper for a full tour, giving viewers a glimpse inside the aircraft engineered to perform extreme maneuvers. “It’s an incredible machine,” Gremi said after getting inside. “The way Aaron controls it in the sky is something you have to see to believe.”

Gremi
Aug 312 min read


Harvard Astrophysicist Doubles Down on Alien Craft Theory as 3I/ATLAS Keeps Defying Science
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb is urging NASA to redirect spacecraft toward interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which continues to defy explanation months after discovery. With its strange glow, precise trajectory, and potential to be an alien probe, the object has reignited debate over extraterrestrial life. Scientists are calling for urgent imaging as public interest and disclosure speculation grow ahead of its December 19 flyby.

Jenni Adamms
Aug 213 min read


The Blind Blogger Who’s Shaping the Future of Digital and Workplace Access
Maxwell Ivey, “The Blind Blogger,” shares how accessibility goes far beyond compliance. From teaching himself HTML when the web was barely accessible, to coaching and advising as an inclusion expert, Ivey’s journey shows how communication, creativity, and small changes can open doors for people with disabilities and everyone around them.

Karen Moss-Hale
Aug 143 min read


AOL Pulls the Plug on Dial-Up and Cleveland Reflects on the Local Man Who Made It Iconic with "You've Got Mail"
AOL will shut down its iconic dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a 34-year chapter in online history. From the familiar “You’ve got mail” voice of Cleveland’s Elwood Edwards to the era-defining role AOL played in connecting millions, this milestone marks the close of a technology that changed how the world communicates and paved the way for today’s digital age.

Joan Elloway-Nash
Aug 114 min read


White House Unveils Plan for Nationwide Digital AI Health Record System with Big Tech Support
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.

Analese Hartford
Aug 112 min read


Cosm Unveils Plans for Immersive Entertainment Venue in Downtown Cleveland's Gateway District
Cosm Cleveland will span approximately 50,000 square feet, feature a massive 87-foot diameter LED dome, and house a screen wider than an NBA court powered by over 12K-resolution technology. The venue’s “shared reality” experience promises fans front-row sensations across live sports, music, cinema, and art, all delivered in a multi-sensory environment with up to 1,500 combined seated and standing room attendees.

Peter Lewis
Jul 103 min read


AT&T Agrees to $177 Million Settlement After Massive Customer Data Breaches
Under the terms of the settlement, AT&T will allocate $149 million to compensate victims of a breach involving customer data dating back to 2019 or earlier, and $28 million for claims tied to a separate breach of call and text metadata spanning from May to October 2022 and early January 2023. Customers who can document financial losses linked to the 2019-era breach may receive up to $5,000. Those impacted by the Snowflake cloud breach can claim up to $2,500.

Toni Mathews
Jun 262 min read


Viral TikTok Claims Military Base Phones Were Hijacked by Anunnaki Message Sparks Online Frenzy
Despite the claim’s growing popularity, no statements have been issued by the Department of Defense, U.S. Cyber Command, or any branch of the military confirming that such an event took place. There have also been no reports or alerts from cybersecurity agencies, including those that monitor critical infrastructure and defense systems, which would typically investigate and address such significant breaches.

Analese Hartford
Jun 122 min read


Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on DOGE access to personal data and FOIA immunity
In the first decision, the Court’s six conservative justices lifted a lower court’s injunction that had prevented DOGE personnel from accessing detailed Social Security Administration records. The injunction had been issued by a federal judge in Maryland in April, following lawsuits by civil rights and privacy groups who argued DOGE’s data collection methods were invasive and unlawful.

Analese Hartford
Jun 92 min read


Elon Musk Slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as Fiscal Catastrophe
The legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed the U.S. House in May with only Republican votes and a razor-thin margin. It proposes an extension of Trump-era tax cuts, a boost in defense and immigration enforcement spending, and cuts to safety net programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the plan would increase the federal deficit by roughly $2.4 trillion over the next decade and lead to 10.9 million mo

Analese Hartford
Jun 43 min read


Ukraine's Deep Strike Drone Offensive Stuns Russia with $7 Billion Blow to Strategic Bombers
Ukraine launched its most extensive and damaging strike on Russian soil since the start of the war, deploying a clandestine swarm of 117 drones that reached as far as Siberia and damaged or destroyed dozens of strategic bombers on June 1. The operation, dubbed “Spider’s Web,” was the culmination of an 18-month covert mission, according to Ukrainian officials, and marked a dramatic escalation in the conflict just as peace talks were set to resume in Istanbul.

Analese Hartford
Jun 33 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


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


Lakewood's Ethlete Lab Academy Offers Teens a Safe Space to Game and Learn
The 2,500-square-foot space features 20 high-performance PCs, console gaming areas, VR stations, and soundproof streaming pods. A dedicated classroom hosts interactive 50-minute sessions on various tech topics, fostering creativity and critical thinking among participants. The lounge also includes a café area where patrons can bring outside food and socialize.

Jayda's Adventures
May 162 min read


Cleveland Kids to Explore Tech and Literacy Together in Hands-On Coding Event
The Genius Code, an organization focused on coding and tech education for underrepresented communities, is leading this initiative. The event precedes Collier’s scheduled appearance at the Google Blockly Summit in Seattle, where she will discuss how storytelling can bridge creativity, technology, and literacy. “I’ll be sharing how building stories with code can link tech with creativity and literacy, one block at a time,” Collier shared on LinkedIn.

David Jones
May 132 min read


Researchers Say They Found Shafts and Chambers Below Egypt’s Khafre Pyramid
The researchers propose that this underground network could be linked to the legendary Hall of Records; a mythical repository of ancient kno

David Jones
Mar 282 min read


TikTok Drama Isn’t Over Yet As Trump Maintains He Holds Power Over Sale Decision
WCTU CLEVELAND 13 — The saga surrounding TikTok's operations in the United States has taken a new turn as the April 5 deadline for its...

Analese Hartford
Mar 132 min read


Trump’s Policy Chief Defends Elon, Rips Biden, and Promises DOGE Dividends to Taxpayers
The Doge Dividend is part of Trump’s broader fiscal reform under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative aimed at curb

Analese Hartford
Feb 213 min read
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