Listen to this articleOriginally published April 2021 by Jeremy F. Taylor There is a building at the southeast corner of Crawford Road and Hough Avenue. It sticks out to some in the same way that something mysterious and special catches your eye. Its architecture is unique to its surroundings. It is vacant and clearly old, […]
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Ohioans navigate a strained nursing home system
Listen to this articleAfter hospital discharges or medical crises, many Cleveland families must quickly place loved ones in nursing homes—often in a system where state and federal data show wide variation in staffing and quality. Data from LeadingAge Ohio and the Skilled Nursing Facilities Data Center indicate that some Cleveland-area nursing homes perform at or […]
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The Cost of Artificial Intimacy
Listen to this articleElana Winters describes her husband, Lucas, as a source of support that has had a “real impact on her life” in a May 2025 interview with “60 Minutes.” Except Lucas and Elana don’t spend time going on walks, dining out, or sharing a bed, because Lucas is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. […]
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BeautyUBlink owner builds spa business
Listen to this articleSharon Lewis For the past eight years, Shay J. Bey has owned and operated BeautyUBlink. The name of the business is a delightful play on words that gives you a glimpse into her offerings. Bey is a licensed advanced aesthetician who believes that self-care is “essential to living a happy, healthy life.” […]
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City uneven budget takes shape addresses housing crisis
Listen to this articleKonner Hines Cleveland renters continue to face housing instability and rising affordability pressures as the city finalizes its 2026 budget, even as the city includes increased neighborhood investments under 2026 budget under Ordinance 117-2026. With housing-related needs jumping 21 percent over the past five years, recent data shows a neighborhood-level divide that […]
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GLP-1 RA drugs: the basics, pros and cons
Listen to this article Credits: istock.org GLP-1 drugs, which are diabetes medications that aid in weight loss, are becoming more frequently advertised on television. In fact, more than 35% of American pharmaceutical advertisement spending in 2025 went into GLP-1 marketing, according to market research company eMarketer. Thus, many Americans have been exposed to the big […]
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New federal programs expand legal, housing and health care support for veterans
Listen to this articleStaff Writer Several federal programs run by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Justice are expanding housing, legal, and health care support for veterans, particularly those experiencing homelessness or involved with the justice system. These programs highlight federal efforts to address ongoing […]
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AI data center boom raises environmental, economic concerns in Northeast Ohio
Listen to this articleRussell Zhang Driven by a recent surge in proposed hyperscaler projects from tech giants like Google, Amazon and Microsoft, Northeast Ohio is emerging as a key location for the massive infrastructure required to power artificial intelligence. While Ohio as a whole already hosts more than 200 data centers, according to the Ohio […]
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Fantastic 4: Ohio State could achieve rare NFL draft milestone on Thursday night
Listen to this articleBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State has remained one of the nation’s top football programs under coach Ryan Day. However, what happens during the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft could put the Buckeyes in a group only two other schools have joined. If the mock drafts hold […]
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East Tech students serve community with teaching kitchen
Listen to this articleBrittany Ervin Students at East Technical High School on Cleveland’s East Side are gaining hands-on culinary and hospitality experience by operating the Executive Grille, a student-run restaurant that serves both the school community and the public. Inside the dining room, students move between the kitchen and tables, serving meals they prepared themselves, […]
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Are you paying all the required taxes?
Listen to this articleBy: Marissa Valentine Tax season begins every January as employees across the United States await their W-2 tax statements, hoping the correct amount was withheld from their paychecks. In contrast, many seasoned adults find tax season to be a simple process of filing and filling in the blanks, while young adults, and […]
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The Cost of Artificial Intimacy
Listen to this articleJennifer Bailey Elana Winters describes her husband, Lucas, as a source of support that has had a “real impact on her life” in a May 2025 interview with “60 Minutes.” Except Lucas and Elana don’t spend time going on walks, dining out, or sharing a bed, because Lucas is an artificial intelligence […]
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Opinion: PBS funding cuts threaten free education
Listen to this articleMarissa Valentine Federal cuts to public broadcasting funding are affecting young viewers nationwide. Public broadcasting which provides free educational programming to children across the country has lost federal funding through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This loss of funding limits access to educational programming in marginalized communities. According to a Jan. […]
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Greg Levy launches U.S. Senate Campaign in Cleveland
Listen to this articleUrges unity, expanded ballot access access On Greg Levy, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), launched his U.S. Senate campaign on Feb. 21 at Holy Trinity Church in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood. Campaign launch in Fairfax In leaflets distributed by PSL organizers, Levy described the situation as dire for […]
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Council first quarter of legislation earns high marks for community impact
Listen to this article Ron Calhoun If the first few months of 2026 are any indication, Cleveland is in the midst of a major structural transformation. When the newly elected 2026–2029 City Council was sworn in Jan. 5 under the leadership of Council President Blaine A. Griffin, it moved quickly to set an aggressive legislative agenda. […]
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Opinion: Battle of the mind and the modern conquest for data and algorithms
Listen to this articleOpinion | Technology & Society Researchers and lawmakers are raising concerns about a new kind of power struggle, centered on data and algorithms. These systems decide what billions of people see online every day. The world still faces traditional conflicts. The 2025 Global Peace Index reports 59 active state-based conflicts worldwide. But […]
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AI therapy expands, experts urge caution
Listen to this articleEditor’s note: This story contains discussion of suicide. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org With the growing involvement of artificial intelligence (AI), the lives of Americans and people […]
