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WYTV News – Youngstown
by Alex Imwalle on October 27, 2026 at 6:38 pm
There will be several organizations and local artists showing off their workspaces and, of course, plenty of crafts and candy.
by Kristy Regula and Patty Coller on October 27, 2026 at 6:38 pm
A new pet supply store named Pet Folk officially opened last week in Lisbon, Ohio, to provide Columbiana County residents with a local source for animal products.
by Brennen Webb on October 27, 2026 at 5:31 pm
The Youngstown area is expected to experience a slower cooling trend and slightly above-average precipitation during the first week of November.
by Joe Gorman on October 27, 2026 at 5:04 pm
A man who pleaded guilty earlier this month to leading police on a chase from downtown to the South Side and back to downtown was sentenced Tuesday to nine months in prison.
by Dave Sess on October 27, 2026 at 4:20 pm
Oh wow! The children’s museum has been around for 15 years, giving kids a hands-on look at science and technology.
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WKBN News – Youngstown
by Alex Imwalle on October 27, 2026 at 6:38 pm
There will be several organizations and local artists showing off their workspaces and, of course, plenty of crafts and candy.
by Kristy Regula on October 27, 2026 at 6:38 pm
A new pet supply store named Pet Folk officially opened last week in Lisbon, Ohio, to provide Columbiana County residents with a local source for animal products.
by Ben Mitchell on October 27, 2026 at 6:06 pm
A popular plant-based butter has been recalled due to yeast, mold and E. coli, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
by Joe Gorman on October 27, 2026 at 5:47 pm
The two men face charges including rape, kidnapping and gross sexual imposition.
by Brennen Webb on October 27, 2026 at 5:31 pm
The Youngstown area is expected to experience a slower cooling trend and slightly above-average precipitation during the first week of November.
Cleveland Scene News – Cleveland
by by Brian M. Lumley on October 27, 2026 at 4:44 pm
Late ’90s alternative outfits Sponge and Candlebox stopped by the House of Blues on Saturday night, playing to a sold-out crowd. The downtown venue was packed to the rafters, amazingly not triggering a fire marshal’s visit. Candlebox, celebrating their Can’t Quit You tour, is wrapping up with a handful of stops left prior to the The post Concert Photos: Candlebox Packs House of Blues in […]
by Jeff Niesel on October 27, 2026 at 4:36 pm
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 10/29 Boo-tique at Eton Chagrin Boulevard There will be face painting, local vendors, touch-a-truck, a spooky-cute crafts zone, character appearances, sweet treats and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun. The event runs from 5 to The post 15+ Things to Do in Cleveland […]
by Mark Oprea on October 27, 2026 at 2:43 pm
When the plans for a revised North Coast lakefront were released late 2023, a then stadium-including vision for the Lake Erie edge looked recreationally promising: large amounts of open park space, splash pads, basketball courts and hotels hugging Huntington Bank Field. But Clevelanders were quick to point out what would be a harsh reality for The post Latest Lakefront Plans Promise A Downtown […]
by Mark Oprea on October 27, 2026 at 2:25 pm
There’s always been little disagreement over the premise that a cluster of artists working together is more exciting to a city than a lone one. That was long the idea behind the dozens in the ArtCraft Building, the seven-story warehouse nudged in between Superior Avenue and I-90. At least until late 2022, when the building’s The post Four Years After Exodus, ArtCraft Artists Say They’re […]
by Jeff Niesel on October 26, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Faroese singer-songwriter Eivør describes her childhood as “peaceful.” She grew up in a small town of 500 people and let her wild imagination run wild as she absorbed old folks songs and then the music of singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. “I would listen to all kinds of music,” she says via Zoom from her home in The post Eivør Goes Back to Her Faroese Roots for New Album appeared first […]
WTAE ABC – Pittsburgh
on October 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Serial killer Ted Bundy has been linked to another Utah teenager’s 1974 murder through new DNA testing, prosecutor says
on October 27, 2026 at 6:10 pm
The parents of Alex Pretti, an American man shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis in January, are accusing the DOJ of violating their rights.
on October 27, 2026 at 5:59 pm
The whereabouts of Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro are unknown after the former presidential candidate failed to surrender his passports to police Tuesday, according to CNN Brasil.
on October 27, 2026 at 5:54 pm
Microsoft is offering 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence.
on October 27, 2026 at 5:45 pm
The Steelers are preparing to face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Pittsburgh, after a huge 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints.
1945 Military and Defense News – U.S.
by Robert Farley on October 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Dr. Robert Farley argues a renewed US-Israeli air campaign against Iran awaits only the midterm elections, citing a New York Times report of personnel moving out of the region. With Iranian air defenses unrebuilt, strikes could hit dual-use infrastructure and the nuclear remnant at Pickaxe Mountain, but Tehran’s drones and reconstituted ballistic missiles face scarce interceptors, the Houthis […]
by Christian D. Orr on October 27, 2026 at 6:11 pm
The F-105 Thunderchief flew more than 20,000 sorties over Vietnam and 75 percent of the bombing sorties against the North, carrying up to 14,000 pounds, more than a B-17. It hit Mach 2.1.
by Isaac Seitz on October 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Summary and Key Points: At RIMPAC 2026, Canada’s Victoria-class submarine HMCS Corner Brook sank the decommissioned Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Mobile Bay with a single Mark 48 torpedo amidships. The four Victoria-class boats were built for the Royal Navy as the Upholder-class and sold to Canada, where they make up the entire submarine fleet. In July
by Brandon Weichert on October 27, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Summary and Key Points: On January 27, 1982, the nose wheel of an F-117 prototype detached on takeoff from Area 51 and bounced down the runway. Lockheed test pilot Tom Morgenfield kept flying his avionics tests, declined a suggestion to eject, and an hour later landed on a foam-covered runway, using the drag chute to
by Steve Balestrieri on October 27, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Summary and Key Points: The F-14D Super Tomcat replaced the F-14A’s stall-prone TF30 engines with GE F110s, gained roughly 60 percent more strike range, and added the digital APG-71 radar. It reached the fleet in 1992 as the Cold War ended; Defense Secretary Dick Cheney refused to buy more at about $50 million apiece, so
ABC News – U.S.
on October 27, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died at 80
on October 27, 2026 at 1:54 pm
Tetsuya Chiba, a legendary Japanese manga artist best known for his boxing series “Ashita no Joe,” or “Fighting for Tomorrow,” has died
on October 27, 2026 at 12:26 pm
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the country’s top Muslim clerical body
on October 27, 2026 at 12:24 pm
The Netherlands is withdrawing from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, reversing a decision in September to return to the show
on October 27, 2026 at 10:26 am
Taylor Swift has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Bruce Channel and J
ABC News – International
on October 27, 2026 at 6:31 pm
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the religious justification for wars raging around the world, saying “there is no such thing as a holy war.”
on October 27, 2026 at 4:34 pm
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his upcoming trip to Latin America
on October 27, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reignited the Brexit debate by suggesting the U.K. should seek closer ties with the European Union, and even consider rejoining
on October 27, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Serbia’s youth movement pulled out a stunning election victory at the weekend against the country’s long-time strongman ruler Aleksandar Vucic
on October 27, 2026 at 3:22 pm
Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has ended a brief hunger strike after prison authorities allowed him to meet privately with his younger brother
France 24 – International News
Israeli elections a 'referendum' on Netanyahu, security and whether Israel will 'remain a democracy'
by FRANCE24 on October 27, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Ron Gerlitz, CEO of aChord Center at Hebrew University, an Israeli organization specialising in the social psychology of intergroup relations. “The main issue in this election is the fight for Israeli democracy,” explains Gerlitz. And beneath the struggle over democratic institutions lies the erosion of Benjamin Netanyahu’s longstanding association with […]
by FRANCE24 on October 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm
by FRANCE 24 on October 27, 2026 at 6:27 pm
Critics have said that a proposed French law that would make rioters liable to pay thousands of euros for any damage they cause is anti-democratic, as it could undermine the legitimate right to protest. The government put forward the law in a bid to quell looting and vandalism on the fringes of ongoing national protests over poor conditions in French schools and the high cost of living.
by FRANCE24 on October 27, 2026 at 5:08 pm
French lawmakers held a minute of silence for Pengo Bossio Wangi. The victim of a racist attack died in a shooting last week, while at least five other people were wounded, including a 12-years-old girl. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin reports from the ground.
by FRANCE24 on October 27, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Israelis were voting Tuesday (October 27) in a tense national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the wars that have since shaken the Middle East.
Sky News – International
on October 27, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential election candidate, has said that he is being stopped from leaving the country, claiming police ordered him to surrender his passports on the orders of a top judge.
on October 27, 2026 at 12:02 pm
At least 62 people have been killed after an attack in northeastern Nigeria, the country’s emergency agency said.
on October 27, 2026 at 11:09 am
More than 500 soldiers have been sent to deal with anti-migrant protests in South Africa, the country’s government has said.
on October 27, 2026 at 8:51 am
French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an “ill-judged” remark about Mao Zedong after being dropped by Chinese brands.
on October 27, 2026 at 7:38 am
Meghan Markle has said she “can’t wait” to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.
U.S. Naval Institute – International
by Dzirhan Mahadzir on October 27, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 26.3 completed its six month rotational deployment to Australia and the Indo-Pacific, the service announced on Friday. The conclusion of the MRF-D’s deployment marks the 15th rotation, reads a Marine Corps news release. During the deployment, the rotational force was certified as a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – the first time a MRF-D has […]
by U.S. Naval Institute Staff on October 27, 2026 at 1:52 pm
The following is the full English translation of Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper, released Oct. 26, 2026. From the Report Security Environment Surrounding Japan Overview International Community amid the Greatest Trial of the Postwar Era States that do not share universal values or political and economic systems based on such values are expanding their influence. Unilateral changes to the […]
by Sam LaGrone on October 26, 2026 at 8:46 pm
This post has been updated to include that USS Colorado (SSN-788) arrived in Australia on Oct. 26. The Pentagon announced Monday the Virginia-class submarine that will be the lead nuclear attack boat in western Australia. USS Colorado (SSN-788) will be assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West, which will be based HMAS Stirling outside of Perth starting in 2027. “The selection of USS Colorado […]
by Dzirhan Mahadzir on October 26, 2026 at 6:56 pm
The Royal Navy currently lacks the ships and capabilities needed to defend the High North from Russia, the bipartisan House of Commons Defense Committee warned on Thursday. In its “Defense in the High North” report issued on Thursday, the committee described the Royal Navy as being plagued by shipbuilding delays, maintenance backlogs and an atrophying submarine force. “The U.K. needs to […]
by U.S. Naval Institute Staff on October 26, 2026 at 5:13 pm
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Oct. 26, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Total Battle Force Deployed Underway 286 (USS 228, USNS 58) 105 (USS 74, USNS 31) (46 […]
Fox Business – U.S. News
on October 27, 2026 at 6:12 pm
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano says eliminating fraud, waste and abuse is the ‘first solution’ to protecting Social Security benefits.
on October 27, 2026 at 5:56 pm
With midterm elections days away, the Federal Reserve faces a high bar for an October rate hike despite hotter-than-expected September CPI data.
on October 27, 2026 at 4:51 pm
EJ Antoni says Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act broke the healthcare system, arguing price transparency is key to lowering premiums and costs.
on October 27, 2026 at 4:49 pm
The replica World Cup trophy Lionel Messi held during Argentina’s 2022 victory celebration is up for auction, with video evidence confirming its remarkable history.
on October 27, 2026 at 3:12 pm
A new report examining New York state audits details billions in unverified Medicaid payments, estimated unemployment fraud and failures in financial oversight.
The Hill – U.S. News
by Mallory Wilson on October 27, 2026 at 6:33 pm
President Trump said Tuesday that he was banning the term artificial intelligence “in all relevant documents and everything else.” “In short order, we will be officially BANNING the term, ‘AI/Artificial Intelligence,’ in all relevant documents, and everything else, due to its inaccuracy,” he wrote on Truth Social. Trump hit on The Wall Street Journal for…
by Nathaniel Weixel on October 27, 2026 at 6:32 pm
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) deputy director and chief medical officer, is leaving the agency after just four months on the job. Shuford, an infectious disease physician, was a former Texas health commissioner. She was appointed in April as part of a leadership team to support director Erica Schwartz,…
by Dominick Mastrangelo on October 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm
ESPN personality Pat McAfee is facing widespread mockery for apparently comparing himself to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he expressed discomfort with the way he was received by students at the University of Utah before a recent trip there for “College GameDay.” McAfee, who is a major player in GameDay’s panel and is…
by The Hill Staff on October 27, 2026 at 6:27 pm
President Trump is returning to Texas Tuesday as Republicans look to shore up support with just a week until the midterm elections. Trump is expected to rally supporters in Corpus Christi as he hopes to boost Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who is facing Democrat James Talarico in a competitive Senate race. Decision Desk…
by Ryan Mancini on October 27, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a warning to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Monday, without explicitly naming her after the exiled Nobel Peace Prize winner returned to her home country. “You’re not going to street-protest your way into a democracy,” Rubio told reporters, according to Axios. He also praised her return, saying…
Le Monde – International News
on October 27, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Ten days before the October 27 legislative elections, around 20 families took over a plot of land less than a kilometer from the separation fence with the Gaza Strip. They plan to settle there permanently in the near future.
on October 27, 2026 at 5:08 pm
Nationwide turnout as of 6 pm was 66.7%, the highest at that point in the day since such statistics were first recorded in 1973, the Central Elections Committee said.
on October 27, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Earlier on Tuesday, a Houthi official said the Egyptian parliament’s decision to authorize defensive military support for Saudi Arabia amounted to a declaration of war.
on October 27, 2026 at 3:47 pm
According to the DRC’s figures, 10,060 people have been infected and 4,887 have died since the virus was first detected there in May.
on October 27, 2026 at 3:45 pm
The video, in which the French football star mentioned a parody depicting him as Mao Zedong, drew the anger of China’s foreign ministry and could prove costly for Real Madrid, for which China is the biggest market.