Listen to this articleMIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpassing […]
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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Listen to this articleBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million […]
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Donovan Mitchell signs 4-year, $273M extension with Cavaliers, who await LeBron James’ decision
Listen to this articleBy Joe Reedy AP Sports Writer The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time. The team announced Thursday that Donovan Mitchell has signed his four-year, $273 million contract extension. The seven-time […]
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Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Listen to this articleJEAN-YVES KAMALE and JUSTIN KABUMBA KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said Thursday, as the death toll in the country’s latest Ebola outbreak reached 600. According to the Congolese health ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in […]
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Magnolia Clubhouse offers mental health support
Listen to this articleBy Brittany Ervin Clubhouse model and impact Magnolia Clubhouse in Cleveland offers adults living with mental illness a place to find community, daily structure and support beyond traditional clinical care, according to its executive director, Dr. Lori D’Angelo. Located at 11101 Magnolia Drive, the clubhouse serves adults 18 and older regardless of […]
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Ohio property tax fight continues as abolition effort shifts to 2027
Listen to this articleBy Brooke Adams Ohio’s debate over property taxes remains one of the state’s most closely watched political issues, with competing proposals advancing as an effort to eliminate property taxes shifts to 2027. The Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes announced on June 5 that it will no longer seek a spot on […]
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Warrensville Heights Tiger Tects make ACE history
Listen to this articleMarissa Valentine The Warrensville Heights Tiger Tects made history on May 12 at the ACE Mentor Program Championship. In the ACE Mentorship Program’s 33-year history, no school had won the championship two years in a row. Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America, through its award-winning afterschool program, introduces students […]
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Can Cleveland build safer surveillance without losing public trust?
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun As Cleveland weighs whether to expand or renew public safety surveillance technology, the debate has moved beyond whether cameras can help solve crimes. Residents, advocates, and security researchers are asking a harder question: What safeguards should exist before the city builds a larger public safety network? The issue began […]
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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
Listen to this articleBy Julie Carr and Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos (AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ago. DeWine, 79, […]
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Growing community at Vel’s Purple Oasis
Listen to this articleBy S. A. Lewis As a lifelong Cleveland resident, it pains me to admit that I was unaware of Vel’s Purple Oasis, a community garden in the University Circle neighborhood located at 10835 Frank Ave. This nonprofit community garden serves 700 to 800 families annually. Recently, I met with Vel Scott, founder […]
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Opinion: How Black reality TV is shaping mental health — and reinforcing old stereotypes
Listen to this articleIn 2025, model and former reality star Eva Marcille asked the crowd at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans what reality television shows they were watching. She got some common responses. “Love Island,” “Love and Hip-Hop,” “The Real Housewives” and “Basketball Wives” are a few of the reality television shows […]
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Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission opens new headquarters, expands services
Listen to this articleCuyahoga County officials and veteran leaders marked the April 24 opening of the Veterans Service Commission’s new headquarters, highlighting expanded services and improved access for veterans. A colorful “Welcome Vets” mural greets visitors inside the new 30,000-square-foot facility at 3950 Chester Ave. The headquarters consolidates services in one location and adds a […]
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Care, not cuffs: Breaking the cycle of incarceration
Listen to this articleAcross Ohio, law enforcement is changing how officers respond to help people who are experiencing a mental health crisis to avoid tragedies like Eleanor Bumpurs, Deborah Danner, Daniel Prude, and Tanisha Anderson, who died after an escalated conflict with the police. Since 2000, through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program, law […]
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Legal Aid: Using rent escrow for repairs
Listen to this articleMany tenants are unaware of their rights when a landlord fails to make repairs to their property to keep it livable and safe. One option is a rent deposit, also known as rent escrow. “A tenant can use rent escrow and pay their rent to the Clerk of Court to protect themselves […]
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Faith: The law of seedtime and harvest
Listen to this articleGenesis 8:22 in the New Living Translation says, “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” Many who have planted a seed know that there are certain actions, along with the passage of time, that are required for it […]
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Debate over Bibb priorities on Nextdoor
Listen to this articleResidents on Nextdoor, a social network designed for neighborhoods, are sharply divided over Mayor Justin Bibb’s priorities, with debate centering on city spending, public safety and the future of Burke Lakefront Airport. To read the comments, join Nextdoor online. Posts reviewed for this article show a mix of frustration, support and skepticism […]
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Data shows many adults don’t get enough sleep
Listen to this articleBy Russell Zhang Cleveland ranks among the most sleep-deprived cities in the country as about 33% of U.S. adults do not get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a report by WJW Fox 8 report. Lack of sleep negatively affects both mental and physical health and […]
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Ohio Aging Compass centralizes resources
Listen to this articleCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio officials launched a new online platform designed to simplify how older residents and their families find care, services, and data, after years of complaints from residents and caregivers that aging resources were hard to find. Gov. Mike DeWine made the announcement on May 1 at a news conference. […]
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Clevelanders share stories of starting over
Listen to this articleIn a culture that suggests adults should feel settled and fulfilled by their 30s or 40s, needing a reset can feel like a personal failure. But in a city shaped by reinvention and resilience, Clevelanders understand that starting over is rarely glamorous. More often, it is the gritty work of rebuilding after […]
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East 55th street Penn Square Norfolk Southern bridge mural conceptual approved
Listen to this articleCleveland’s Penn Square could soon become a brighter neighborhood gateway under a proposed mural project for the Norfolk Southern bridge. During a design review meeting, project representatives Joe Lanzilotta from Land Studio and Niraj Naik of MidTown presented plans to remove the deteriorated Health Tech Corridor mural, remediate the bridge and replace […]
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Kamron Bennifield launches his music career with debut single ‘Pretty Nice’
Listen to this articleKonner Hines Campus Creatives is a new series highlighting student artists, musicians, performers and other creatives across the greater Cleveland area who are building their craft inside and outside the classroom. This week’s featured artist is Kamron Bennifield, an acting major in Baldwin Wallace University’s acting program who is stepping into the […]
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Ghost listings add confusion for job seekers
Listen to this articleGhost job postings — listings for roles that may not be actively hiring — are making it harder for job seekers to find legitimate opportunities online. Online job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed have expanded access to opportunities, but the rise of these listings has added new uncertainty for applicants. What are […]
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Two paths in mental health crisis response
Listen to this articleAs a situation spirals out of control, bystanders grow nervous and call police while a person yells, makes demands and appears ready to turn violent. That moment can determine whether someone receives treatment or enters the criminal justice system. This scene presents a familiar crossroads: “the clinical track” toward support and healing, […]
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DOJ reshapes enforcement priorities as Bondi ousted
Listen to this articleBrooke Adams The Justice Department is shifting enforcement priorities after former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired on April 2, according to Reuters, with early moves affecting cryptocurrency cases, gun policy and immigration enforcement. According to numerous news outlets including Politico, convergence of these developments offers a concentrated snapshot of how […]
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Opinion: Flock cameras raise privacy concerns
Listen to this articleMarissa Valentine As law enforcement agencies expand the use of automated license plate reader cameras across Northeast Ohio, some residents and advocacy groups are raising concerns about how the technology is used and what it means for personal privacy. Flock Safety, a private surveillance technology company, installs camera systems designed to help […]
