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Severe storms slammed Cedar Point on July 28, flooding walkways and entrances with ankle-deep water as flash flood warnings were issued for Erie County. Guests were seen splashing through puddles and wading through the flooded amusement park, while social media erupted with photos, videos, and divided reactions. Park officials confirmed water levels receded quickly, but the viral scenes of a soaked Cedar Point left visitors talking long after the storm.

Four people, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, were killed in the deadliest NYC shooting in 25 years after gunman Shane Tamura opened fire at a Park Avenue skyscraper before taking his own life. Investigators say Tamura, who left a suicide note alleging CTE and grievances against the NFL, intended to target the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator.

Regal Cinemas is celebrating the magic of Harry Potter with a “Back to Hogwarts” event that includes a sweepstakes for fans to win an exclusive Hogwarts trunk filled with themed merchandise. The promotion, which began July 1, will run through October 1, and coincides with the return of all eight Harry Potter films to theaters from August 23 to 31 for $9.75 per ticket.

A deadly ambush in Lorain left Officer Phillip Wagner dead and two fellow officers wounded, sparking an outpouring of support from the community and law enforcement across Ohio. Vigils, fundraisers, and heartfelt tributes are underway as residents honor the fallen hero and rally around the injured officers.

The offer is available with Cedar Point’s Gold and Prestige Season Passes purchased or renewed between July 31 and Sept. 1 as part of the park’s “MVP (Most Valuable Pass) Sale.” The sale will feature the lowest pricing of the year, free parking, and bonus bring-a-friend-for-free tickets valid through the end of the 2025 season at the park where the pass is purchased. Prices increase after Sept. 1, and future Gold and Prestige Passholders will need to buy an All Park Passport

The political, legal, and moral battles over the Jeffrey Epstein files have intensified after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, informed President Donald Trump in May that his name appears multiple times in the Justice Department’s Epstein-related records. While being named in these files does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing, the revelation has heightened public pressure on both the Trump administration a

Congress’ decision to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting has sparked concern across Northeast Ohio, where PBS and NPR stations play a key role in providing educational content, local news, and emergency alerts. In July 2025, lawmakers approved a rescissions package that cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), effectively terminating federal grants for PBS and NPR. The move follows Executive Order 14290, signed by President Trump on

Eight children in the United Kingdom are thriving after being conceived through a pioneering reproductive technique designed to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases, researchers announced Wednesday. The results, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, are the first detailed reports on the health outcomes of children born through mitochondrial donation, commonly known as three-parent IVF.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered a discovery unlike anything previously found on Mars. During a routine drive on May 30, 2024, in the Gediz Vallis channel on Mount Sharp, the rover accidentally crushed a rock, revealing bright yellow crystals inside. Follow-up analysis using the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer confirmed that the material was elemental sulfur, a form of sulfur never before detected on the Red Planet.

The immersive event, which draws reenactors from across the country, will highlight both military and civilian life during the Civil War era. Highlights include a full-scale reenactment of the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, cavalry demonstrations, appearances by President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, and live period music from Camp Chase Fifes and Drums. “This event brings history to life in a way that people can see, hear, and feel,” said a spokesperson for the Western

A Rocky River shopper discovered a bedbug infestation at the Savers Thrift store located at 21201 Center Ridge Road on Saturday, July 12. The customer, Jamie Lynn Natole, told Cleveland 13 News that she found both an adult and a juvenile bedbug on shirts she picked up—with one crawling on her clothing as she tried it on. She reported bedbugs on her cart, purse and bag as well. Natole said she later learned through social media that others have experienced similar issues at th

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a previously classified House Intelligence Committee report Wednesday, reigniting controversy over the Obama administration’s handling of Russian interference in the 2016 election. The report, originally drafted in 2017 by Republicans on the committee, questioned the intelligence community’s conclusion that Russian President Vladimir Putin favored Donald J. Trump over Hillary Clinton.

Ohio has enacted sweeping legislative changes in 2025, with new laws affecting higher education, parental rights, police transparency, transgender students, and public safety. Among the most significant, Senate Bill 1, the “Advance Ohio Higher Education Act,” took effect June 27, 2025, banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at public colleges and universities.

Legendary music icon Ozzy Osbourne died on the morning of July 22, 2025, at his country estate in Welders, Buckinghamshire, U.K., according to a statement from his family confirming he was “surrounded by love” at the time. The announcement was signed by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children, who emphasized that Ozzy’s passing came with his family by his side.

Scientists have confirmed groundbreaking findings from a sample collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which retrieved material from asteroid Bennu, located about 63 million kilometers from Earth. Early analysis of the sample revealed a treasure trove of prebiotic chemicals, including 14 of the 20 amino acids that life on Earth uses to build proteins, all five nucleotide bases required for DNA and RNA, and minerals that form in salty, evaporating water.

The Trump administration has released more than 230,000 pages of files related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., making them available online for the first time in one centralized and digitized collection. The release, announced July 21, 2025, by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, follows Executive Order 14176, which was signed by former President Donald Trump on January 23 to declassify records tied to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Ro

The Trump administration is backing a major reinterpretation of the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 federal law that restricts tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, including churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. The development arises from a lawsuit, National Religious Broadcasters v. Werfel, filed in August 2024 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Two Texas churches and the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) argue the law violates t

Hayes’ route spans more than 20 states and thousands of waterways, with stops in cities and towns to engage local supporters, share stories of families helped by Ronald McDonald House Charities, and highlight the importance of the organization’s mission. He is documenting his trip across social media, offering real-time updates and personal stories of those impacted by RMHC.

Despite her success, Francis’s life was marred by numerous personal tragedies. In 1967, a cosmetic procedure damaged her voice, and in 1974, she was raped and beaten at knifepoint at a New York motel. She later won a landmark $2.5 million lawsuit, then one of the largest ever awarded in a rape case. “If what we did here could save one girl, it was worth it,” she told The New York Times during the trial.