German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called successes by right-wing populist parties in recent European Parliament elections a “turning point” during comments to the German parliament on Wednesday. Scholz said that a number of recent crises have caused people to call their trust and sense of security into question, and lose confidence in government. “We have to […]
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Trump verdict aftermath, Ryan Walters’ rules among topics that riled up guest columnists
From reaction to former President Donald Trump‘s conviction in district court in New York on 34 felony counts, to the lack of action against Ryan Walters’ submitted agency rules, to the nation’s political divide, guest columnists have had a lot to say in the month of June. Reasons for switch ‘R’ many Retired teacher Lisa […]
Where 8 Ohio universities rank among best engineering schools in America, per US News
U.S. News & World Report recently released a ranking of America’s best engineering schools, and a handful of Ohio universities received some love. The outlet individually ranked the top 90% of schools. The remaining 10% only received a ranking range, rather than a specific number. Ohio has eight schools in the top 90%. The University […]
Friendly’s and Hershey’s ice creams among nearly 70 products recalled over risk of listeria contamination
A Maryland company that manufactures ice cream products for a host of brands across the US is recalling items due to potential contamination with listeria, the FDA announced. The move impacts products made by Totally Cool, Inc., including Friendly’s and Hershey’s ice cream cakes, part of more than 70 products named on the recall notice. […]
Forbes ranked Kansas City among the worst drivers in America. Here’s why
More than 212 million people plan to travel this summer, according to a summer travel survey by The Vacationer, a travel journal. With the July Fourth holiday approaching, the roads will be filled with travelers. While it’s a time to celebrate at cookouts and gatherings, it’s also a time when roads can become dangerous. There […]
Looking to live off the grid? Three Ohio counties are among the country’s top choices
Looking to get away from the bustle of the city? Suburbia just not for you? An off-grid lifestyle might appeal to you. According to a recent poll, three Ohio counties are among the best for off the grid living. Top Ohio counties for off-grid living In its poll of 3,000 people nationwide, BusinessElectric.com says these […]
New mom who delighted in her daughter is among the dead in Arkansas grocery store shooting
Callie Weems was reveling in her new role as a mom in the months before a gunman in Arkansas fatally shot her at a grocery store. Her daughter Ivy, now 10 months old, was a constant source of entertainment and wonder, Weems’ mother, Helen Browning, 53, said in a phone interview on Sunday as she […]
As use of drugs for weight loss spikes among teens, data shows girls are using them most
Francesca McGinn, a 16-year-old high school student from Chicago, struggled with her weight nearly her entire life. It wasn’t until late last year, after seeing a family member have success taking a medication for weight loss, that Francesca said she thought there could be a different way for herself. In her first appointment with a […]
18 Chinese among 22 dead in South Korea battery plant fire
Twenty-two people were killed — including 18 Chinese nationals — in a massive fire at a South Korean lithium battery factory, the fire department said Monday, one of the country’s worst factory disasters in years. Over 100 people were working in the factory when workers heard a series of explosions from the second floor, where […]
Maryland couple among thousands dead while on pilgrimage to Mecca amid severe heat
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A beloved couple from Maryland with deep ties to the local community passed away during a pilgrimage to Mecca due to severe heat. Haja Isatu Wurie, 65, and her husband, Alhaji Alieu Dausy, 71, served as part of County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’s team. They both died during […]
Colorado among top destinations for whitewater rafting. Here are 5 favorite spots
Colorado is among the country’s top rafting destinations. The state has roughly 20 whitewater rivers, and commercial rafting companies saw nearly 550,000 user days in 2022, according to the Colorado River Outfitters Association, which represents about 45 outfitters. This rafting season looks to be a long, steady ride with all eight of Colorado’s river basins […]
$1.235 million Montgomery home sale among the week’s top property transfers
Each week we compile local real estate records so you can find out what property is selling for in your neighborhood. Need more information about these sales? Check out each county’s site: We also have a local database page with restaurant inspections, an unemployment tracker, river levels and more. HAMILTON COUNTY Information provided by the Hamilton County […]