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Kent State Closes Identity-Based Centers Following Passage of Ohio Senate Bill 1
Ohio Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on March 28. The law bans DEI‑based hiring and enrollment, prohibits strikes by school faculty, imposes restrictions on how controversial topics can be taught, and requires colleges to provide civics education courses. Institutions that fail to comply risk losing state funding.

Sandra Anderson
6 days ago3 min read


McDonald's Snack Wrap Returns Nationwide, by Popular Demand, After Nearly a Decade Off Menus
McDonald's confirmed Tuesday that its once-discontinued Snack Wrap will return to U.S. menus starting July 10, marking the end of a n

Cleveland13 Staff
Jun 33 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


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


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


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


Cleveland to Host National Public Art Exhibit Featuring Local Artists This Summer
A national public art exhibition titled "The Stories of Us" will debut in Cleveland this summer, showcasing 20 large-scale sculptures created by artists from Cleveland and Detroit. The exhibition, a collaboration between real estate developer Bedrock and nonprofit organization The Stories of Us, will be displayed at two downtown locations: Skylight Park at Tower City Center starting May 30, and Mall C beginning June 14.

Sandra Anderson
May 162 min read


Birthright Citizenship Dispute Triggers Major Supreme Court Review of Judicial Power
The immediate legal question before the Court is not the constitutionality of the executive order itself but whether individual federal judges possess the authority to issue nationwide injunctions that block such presidential actions. Federal judges in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington have already issued such injunctions, preventing the enforcement of the order across the country.

Analese Hartford
May 162 min read


Basketball Hall of Famer Janice Lawrence Braxton to Mentor Cleveland Girls Team Ahead of Youth Outreach Event
Braxton's visit is part of Exciting Ministries' broader initiative to combat bullying and prevent youth suicide in Cleveland. According to the Ohio Department of Health, suicide is now the second leading cause of death among children and young adults in the state .

Cleveland13 Staff
May 132 min read


Llamas on the Loose Again at Cedar Point as PETA Demands Federal Probe
Cedar Point spokesperson Tony Clark confirmed the pen at The Barnyard petting zoo was unintentionally left unlocked during routine cleaning by a third-party operator, Honey Hill Farm. “As anyone who has ever had a pet knows, animals just get loose sometimes,” said Megan Powell-Larkin, Honey Hill Farm’s director of operations. “Our pet llamas — Skye, Gandalf and Dante — took advantage of a rare set of circumstances to explore the grassy area behind their enclosure before being

Cleveland13 Staff
May 133 min read


Jayda’s Adventures Hits the Slides at Michigan’s Most Expansive Indoor Waterpark
Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, Bavarian Blast, officially opened at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth on March 21, 2025, following a multi-million-dollar renovation that transformed the property into a premier family destination. Spanning 170,000 square feet, the massive indoor complex includes 16 new waterslides, a wave pool, a "not-so-lazy" river, and the state’s first adult-only swim-up bar.

Jayda's Adventures
May 12 min read


New Soda is Not Just Healthy; Fans Say it's the 'Flavor of Your Dreams"
The release comes amid a broader national conversation around soda consumption and health risks. The Cleveland Clinic has consistently warned about the dangers associated with traditional sodas and diet sodas. In a 2019 statement, Dr. Mark Hyman emphasized that both sugary and artificially sweetened beverages negatively impact metabolism and gut microbiomes. A 2020 Cleveland Clinic report by Dr. Irina Todorov reinforced these concerns, linking even moderate soda consumption t

Lauren Portier
Apr 293 min read


Cleveland Clinic Psychologist Highlights the Real Mental Health Benefits of Laughter
Humor also plays an important social role. “It's really just a good way to enjoy company with other people when you find something mutual th

Lauren Portier
Apr 32 min read


Cambodian Genocide Survivor Loung Ung to Speak at Columbus Library Next Month
Ung, who now resides in Cleveland, has become a prominent educator and advocate for genocide awareness and remembrance. Approximately 7,000

David Jones
Mar 272 min read


New Study Suggests Faster-Than-Light Travel, Warp Drive, May Be Closer to Reality Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests that faster-than-light travel, once thought to be purely science fiction, may be achievable sooner than expected throug

Jenni Adamms
Feb 273 min read


Take on the Akron Break Room for the Ultimate Stress Relief Experience
AKRON, OH — Akron Break Room, a business offering unconventional ways to relieve stress, recently became the latest stop for Jayda’s...

Jayda's Adventures
Feb 62 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


Who’s Shaping the Future of Tech Accessibility—And Who’s Holding It Back?
Physical usability labs, like the one at Progressive Insurance, headquartered in the Cleveland suburb of Mayfield Village, Ohio, provide con

David Jones
Feb 13 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
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