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Ancient Pyramid Sealed for 4,000 Years is Opened, Exposing Shocking Crime Scene Inside
British Egyptologist Dr. Chris Naunton, who led the excavation team, described the finding as “an ancient crime scene,” highlighting the contradiction of a sealed structure hiding the signs of internal disturbance. “The burial had already been disturbed before it was closed forever,” Dr. Naunton said. “The capstone was meant to protect the tomb, but it also ensured that the burial chamber was never checked again.”

David Jones
Jul 103 min read


Mentor-on-the-Lake Officer Repairs Discarded Bike to Help Resident Commute to Work
Patrolman Gedeon learned during several conversations with the man that he had recently secured a job at a restaurant on Route 615 in Mentor and was walking over 90 minutes each way to get there. The man, who had previously interacted with the department, told the officer he hoped to eventually purchase a bike to make his commute easier.

D Heckman
Jul 22 min read


Stranger’s Dance with Young Girl at Rock Hall Tugs at Cleveland’s Heartstrings
A heartfelt plea on social media is gaining traction after a touching moment at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame brought a grieving family a sense of peace. On Sunday, a mother visiting the museum with her daughter Myah witnessed an emotional connection unfold between her child and a kind older man who, in an unexpected gesture, danced with the young girl as if they had known each other forever.

Sandra Anderson
Jun 262 min read


Shaker Heights Council Passes Emergency Law to Stop Short-Term Rentals
Council chair Nancy Moore raised concerns about state-level interference, noting the looming bill in Columbus that would prevent new municipal rental regulations. She asked, “why is there an exemption, since state law generally trumps local law?” Gruber explained that lawmakers included a carve-out to allow existing bans to remain but declined to speculate on the legislature’s intent.

Analese Hartford
Jun 262 min read


Kellogg Faces Backlash for Suing Ohio Food Truck as Community Rallies Behind “L’Eggo My Eggroll”
In response, food truck owners Bobby and Gabryel issued a public statement via Facebook earlier today disputing key claims made by Kellogg in the lawsuit. “We would like to clear up a few topics that have been floating around the media that are very untrue false statements,” they wrote. Among their points, they emphasized that they had legal counsel from the beginning, never ignored Kellogg’s outreach, and engaged in what they described as negotiations, not threats.

D Heckman
Jun 262 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


Push to Regulate Marijuana and Hemp Products Paused by Ohio Lawmakers
Stewart, R‑Ashville, said lawmakers plan to reconvene in the fall and “potentially take another crack” at the legislation. House Speaker Matt Huffman, R‑Lima, voiced concern that the Senate had introduced more than a dozen issues, and emphasized that House priorities, including the two‑year operating budget due July 1, would take precedence over rushing cannabis reforms. The legislature intends to break for summer following the budget’s approval.

Analese Hartford
Jun 262 min read


Archaeologists Reconstruct Massive Roman Frescoes from Ancient Londinium Villa in Discovery Hailed as Unprecedented
The frescoes, made up of thousands of painted plaster fragments, were originally part of a grand residence built between 43 and 150 C.E. in what is now Southwark, London. The building was destroyed before 200 C.E., leaving only a debris pit of shattered wall pieces. Excavations conducted between 2021 and 2022 unearthed the fragments at “The Liberty of Southwark,” the future site of a mixed-use development.

David Jones
Jun 263 min read


Cleveland Clinic Adding Massive Expansion to Avon Hospital campus with $340 Million Investment
Opened in 2016, Avon Hospital currently operates with 126 beds across five stories. Since 2017, the hospital has seen more than a 40 percent increase in surgeries and admissions, along with a nearly 75 percent rise in imaging services, according to Cleveland Clinic officials. The Avon site has become home to one of the busiest labs in the Clinic’s network and has outpaced initial expectations, driving the need for additional space and capacity.

Lauren Portier
Jun 263 min read


Karen Moss-Hale Joins Cleveland 13 News with Powerful Podcast Lineup from NewClevelandRadio
Moss-Hale began her NewClevelandRadio journey as a producer and later became a host, cultivating several podcast series that highlight the human experience. She produced Heart Mojo with Melinda Smith, which launched in February 2019 and ran for 77 episodes, focusing on personal empowerment and choice. Her podcasting trajectory expanded with Avoid the Maze, where guests are guided through deeply personal conversations. The show has received consistent praise for her warm and i

Cleveland13 Staff
Jun 263 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


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
Jun 123 min read


Cleveland's 'Light Up the Lake' Returns with Fireworks Family Fun and Free Events on the Waterfront
At Voinovich Park, Downtown Cleveland, Inc. will host a family-friendly event featuring interactive activities such as face painting by Faces and Fun Entertainment, balloon art from Balloon Vibes, crafts from Crafty Fun World Entertainment, stomp rockets and candy airplane crafts from the Women’s International Air and Space Museum. DJ Smillz will provide live music, and food options will include Carter’s BBQ, The Original Steaks & Hoagies, Kona Ice Truck and CLE Cotton Candy.

Sandra Anderson
Jun 123 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


Old Epstein Allegations Resurface Online Amid Trump and Musk Feud as Anonymous Woman Claims Direct Involvement
An old video testimony has resurfaced online and is circulating widely following recent public clashes between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The video features an anonymous woman who claims to have been part of Jeffrey Epstein’s prostitution ring, alleging multiple sexual encounters with Trump while she was underage. The viral spread of the testimony comes shortly after Musk publicly alleged that Trump’s name appears in Epstein’s files, reignit

Cleveland13 Staff
Jun 123 min read


Astronomers Uncover Cosmic Clock Pulsing Every 44 minutes in the Milky Way
The object’s discovery was made using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope, while simultaneous X-ray observations were recorded by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. The synchronized emissions across both radio and X-ray wavelengths mark the first time an LPT has been observed in dual bands, providing scientists with critical new data. The unique combination allows researchers to apply stricter constraints on theoretical models explaining th

Jenni Adamms
Jun 122 min read


Medina Citizens Rally and Hold Candlelight Vigil to Protest Due Process Violations
Organizers cite several actions by former President Trump and his administration as evidence of an authoritarian tilt. They refer to Trump’s April 14 remarks suggesting U.S. citizens could be sent to CECOT, his May 4 statement expressing uncertainty about upholding the Constitution, and Stephen Miller’s May 9 assertion that the administration was “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus for all U.S. residents.

Analese Hartford
Jun 122 min read


Malia Obama Drops Her Last Name in Film Credits to Establish Her Own Identity
Michelle Obama recently addressed her daughter Malia’s decision to drop the “Obama” surname in her professional film work, saying the move reflects a deliberate effort to claim independence from the weight of her family’s name. Speaking on the June 2 episode of the “Sibling Revelry” podcast with Kate and Oliver Hudson, the former first lady explained that Malia, 26, is working to earn recognition on her own merit.

David Jones
Jun 92 min read


Gunfire Leaves 20‑Year‑Old Dead at Busy Painesville Intersection
Upon arrival, officers located a 20‑year‑old male inside a vehicle stopped in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Painesville Police Department identified the victim as Wyllyam James Sheffey Jr., of Ashtabula. At the time of this report, that identity has not yet been independently confirmed by the Lake County Coroner or other official sources outside the police department.

D Heckman
Jun 92 min read


Unlikely Alliance Forms as Trump and Elizabeth Warren Demand End to Debt Ceiling
A default, economists warn, would be financially catastrophic. It would trigger soaring interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, and student loans, decimate stock markets, and cause major disruptions in essential federal services. Millions of government employees and military members could face furloughs or unpaid work, while recipients of Social Security, veterans benefits, and other federal programs may see their payments halted.

Analese Hartford
Jun 93 min read
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