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This Week’s Top Clicks in Cleveland: From a Devastating Fire to AI Espionage

Writer's picture: Denise ZarrellaDenise Zarrella

Each week, Cleveland 13 brings you a quick recap of the stories that had everyone talking. This is The Click Report with Emmy Award-winning News Reporter Denise Zarrella. Here’s what made headlines this week.

(WCTU) — From a devastating fire in Cleveland Heights to the Doomsday Clock ticking closer to catastrophe, a major AI theft scandal, and new proposals to tighten Ohio’s marijuana laws, these are the stories that got people clicking this week.


Massive Fire Destroys Cleveland Heights Apartment Project

A massive fire broke out Friday night at the Marquee at Cedar Lee luxury apartments in Cleveland Heights, burning for over 20 hours and requiring assistance from 12 fire departments. The $66 million development, still under construction, was a key part of the area’s revitalization efforts. No injuries were reported, but freezing temperatures complicated the firefighting efforts, turning water into ice. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Read the full story here.


Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight

The Doomsday Clock has moved to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest in history. Scientists say nuclear threats, AI risks, and climate change are the biggest dangers to humanity. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists issued a stark warning: world leaders must take action before it’s too late. Read the full story here.


OpenAI Accuses Chinese AI Firm of Tech Theft

AI giant OpenAI is investigating claims that Chinese startup DeepSeek copied its technology to develop competing AI models. Allegedly, DeepSeek used OpenAI’s own outputs to train its models, sparking concerns over intellectual property theft and national security risks. The case has raised questions about global AI regulation and could impact U.S.-China tech relations. Read the full story here.


Ohio Lawmakers Propose Stricter Marijuana Laws

A new bill in the Ohio Senate seeks to reduce homegrown cannabis limits from 12 plants to 6 and increase the tax on recreational marijuana from 10% to 15%. Lawmakers argue it will help regulate the industry, but critics say it could hurt medical users who rely on high-potency cannabis for relief. Read the full story here.


Stay tuned for more updates and local news. Follow @Cleveland13News on all social platforms for stories that matter.

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