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Community eager for accessible playground in Youngstown after construction delays

City leaders say old piping, rough weather conditions and work on other parks have delayed the process.

Boardman condo community desperate for solution to flooding

Residents off of Tippecanoe Road have been concerned about flooding for years, especially after floodwaters broke a retaining wall.

One car crashes off side of SR 224 in Poland

Emergency crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a single-vehicle crash along State Route 223 in Poland Township.

National topiary artist returns to Youngstown roots for summer camp demo

Michael Gibson grew up on the South Side, but his creativity has taken him all over the country.

Donation from Kraynak’s owner helps City of Hermitage make community center possible

The National Guard Armory in Hermitage is in line to become a community center, as the guard armory is moving to a new location in the city next summer.

Busiest US death chamber: Florida executes 2 men in a day, including an octogenarian

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day, the last an 80-year-old man who was the second-oldest inmate known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history. Hours earlier, the state executed a former police officer convicted of […]

Community eager for accessible playground in Youngstown after construction delays

City leaders say old piping, rough weather conditions and work on other parks have delayed the process.

Boardman condo community desperate for solution to flooding

Residents off of Tippecanoe Road have been concerned about flooding for years, especially after floodwaters broke a retaining wall.

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan’s southern Kyushu island killing at least 3

TOKYO (AP) — A 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan ’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, leaving several people dead and dozens of others injured or missing after part of a shopping center and a huge chimney at a paper factory collapsed, officials said. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted. At least […]

One car crashes off side of SR 224 in Poland

Emergency crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a single-vehicle crash along State Route 223 in Poland Township.

convergence–continuum Gives a Peek Behind the Curtains with ‘macbitches’

The theater is no stranger to examining itself, staging shows that pull back the curtains to explore some of the drama behind the drama. In the case of “macbitches” at convergence–continuum, that drama is downright vicious.  For the female acting majors at UMNC, the role of Lady Macbeth is practically to die for. When incoming freshman Hailey The post convergence–continuum Gives a […]

IKEA Coming to Crocker Park in Spring 2027

The iconic blue-and-yellow warehouse is coming to Crocker Park. Next spring, the Swedish manufacturer of chic and affordable furniture is opening its third store in Ohio, this one in the former Dick’s Sporting Goods space at 300 Crocker Park Blvd. Cleveland’s first IKEA will be roughly 80,000 square feet and have about 3,000 items for The post IKEA Coming to Crocker Park in Spring 2027 […]

15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (July 30-August 2)

Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 07/30 Asian Lantern Festival Taking over parks and zoos across the country, the traveling Asian Lantern Festival shows off thousands of colorful handmade paper lanterns in open, green spaces. This year’s festival at the The post 15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend […]

More Ohioans Are Getting Their Power Shut Off as Energy Costs Surge

This story was originally published by Canary Media. More and more Ohioans are struggling to pay their utility bills. That’s one clear takeaway from the latest utility reports showing how many customers had their power shut off because of unpaid bills. Across the state’s regulated electric utilities, an average of 7.7% of customers had their power turned off The post More Ohioans Are […]

The James at Gigi’s Now Open in Cleveland Heights

Gia and James Patch haven’t sat still much since opening Gigi’s on Fairmount (3477 Fairmount Blvd.) 12 years ago. After quickly building a devoted following, the pair expanded next door with Gigi’s After Dark in 2014 and five years later expanded again into a corner property with Gigi’s Blu, which added seating and a private The post The James at Gigi’s Now Open in Cleveland Heights […]

Antwon Rose estate lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh to return to court in October

A hearing at the City-County Building in Pittsburgh on Tuesday addressed accusations of attorney conflict and motions in a lawsuit filed by the estate of Antwon Rose against the University of Pittsburgh, which alleges the university is to blame for his death.

Allegheny County police respond to ‘double fatal incident’ in Penn Hills

BREAKING: Sky 4 showed a large emergency response at a house in Penn Hills, Allegheny County, early Tuesday evening.

U.S. says it intercepted Iran’s missile attack on troops

The U.S. says it thwarted an Iranian missile strike on American forces as tensions flared again in the Middle East.

Pittsburgh Public Schools administrator remains on the job amid assault allegations

A Pittsburgh Public Schools administrator remains on the job, despite court proceedings for assault allegations.

Police say fake Little Debbie deliveries funded a $17K scheme in Western PA

A report of missing Little Debbie snacks helped crack a Western Pennsylvania case, where police say fake invoices were made for Giant Eagle, Shop ‘n Save & more.

US Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Might Need More Than 24 Months of Repairs

The most expensive warship ever built came home with a repair list. USS Gerald R. Ford has arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard after a deployment of nearly eleven months, the Navy’s longest carrier deployment since Vietnam, for its first scheduled maintenance at a public yard. Among the items: damage from a March fire that began in the laundry room while the ship was in the Mediterranean, injuring […]

The B-21 Raider Was Built With Unprecedented Automation. The US Air Force Just Confirmed It Still Needs Two Pilots.

The B-21 Raider carries more automation than any bomber before it, and the Air Force has now confirmed it will still fly with two pilots. The July 9 announcement ended months of speculation about a single-seat configuration and set out the reasoning: long-range strike missions can run well past a day, and no amount of automation removes the physical demands of staying in a cockpit that long. A […]

US Army Quote of the Day By General George Patton: “Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I’ll win a battle; give me an army of Texas Aggies, and I’ll win a war.”

George Patton’s famous line about West Point graduates and Texas Aggies remains historically disputed. Its deeper message still points toward his greatest military victory: the rapid reorientation of Third Army and the December 1944 drive that broke the German encirclement of Bastogne.

Military Quote of the Day by Napoleon: “The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemy’s”

Napoleon is often credited with saying victory belongs to the commander who controls battlefield chaos. At Waterloo, French delays, confused attacks, failed coordination and the arrival of Blücher’s Prussians turned that lesson against him, ending his rule and sending him into permanent exile on St Helena.

The US Navy Still Needs Nimitz-Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson After 44 Years

USS Carl Vinson entered service in 1982 and has since fought over Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen, while also delivering aid after Haiti’s earthquake. After a 2025 combat deployment and 2026 maintenance, the carrier remains central to a Navy facing retirements, delayed replacements and heavy global demand.

Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur

A judge is allowing a police interview of the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur to be used in his upcoming trial

Singer Madison Beer engaged to NFL quarterback

Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it’s not on the football field

Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial

The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie has chosen not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case

Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker Prize semifinalists

Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running for the 2026 edition of the prestigious fiction award

Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia

Lawyers are making closing addresses in the Australian trial of British entertainer Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park spark investigation

Kenya’s wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park

Guyana police file murder charges against captain and crew mates in deadly ferry capsizing

Police in Guyana have filed murder charges against the captain and two crew members of a state ferry that capsized, killing over 70 people

Death toll from Chongqing landslide in southwestern China climbs to 41

Teams in southwestern China have identified 30 more victims from a recent landslide, bringing the death toll in Chongqing to 41

Investigators find apparent claim of responsibility after Berlin Pride attack

German authorities say investigators have found what appears to be a claim of responsibility by the suspect in the fatal attack near Berlin’s Pride festival

Iraq’s new prime minister visits Turkey for talks on pipeline and security

Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, has arrived in Turkey for talks expected to include a pipeline to reduce Iraq’s exposure to Gulf tensions

Final Bill for Inactivating, Scrapping Carrier Enterprise Now at $1.3B

Scrapping “Big E” is costing big bucks. Recycling the Navy’s first nuclear aircraft carrier has cost the branch about $1.3 billion since the former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was removed from active service in 2012. Earlier this month, NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services was awarded a $418.5 million contract for the disposal of the former 95,000-ton aircraft carrier. NorthStar Maritime […]

U.S. to Fund Philippine Coast Guard Base Expansion Near South China Sea

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The U.S. pledged to fund the expansion of a Coast Guard base used for operations in the South China Sea and increase foreign military financing for Manila last week. The Philippines will receive up to $9 million for the expansion of a pier in the western province of Palawan to enhance “maritime law enforcement presence and sustain operations in the South China Sea,” […]

Report to Congress on the People’s Liberation Army

The following is the July 22, 2026, Congressional Research Service report, China Primer: The People’s Liberation Army.  From the Report The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) serves the Communist Party of China. Established in 1927, it carried that party to victory in the country’s civil war, which concluded with the 1949 founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC, or China). Since […]

Joint Russian, Chinese Navy Patrol Sails Near Japan

Chinese and Russian warships were operating south of Hokkaido, Japan, on Saturday as part of an annual joint patrol, the archipelago country announced over the weekend. The joint patrol includes People’s Liberation Army Navy cruiser CNS Anshan (103), destroyer CNS Kaifeng (124) and fleet oiler CNS Kekexilihu (903) and Russian Navy corvette RFS Rezkiy (343). On Thursday at 4 p.m. local time, […]

Navy Requires Flu Vaccine for New Recruits, Officer Candidates

Some Navy personnel will still be required to get the influenza vaccine this fall, according to the sea service’s updated flu guidance. Recruits going to boot camp, sailors in Officer Candidate School and other officer accession programs, Naval Academy midshipmen and those in the academy preparatory program must receive the flu vaccine this year, according to the new guidance released Friday. […]

FCC blocks new foreign-made power inverters and advanced robots over national security risks

The FCC added foreign-made robot dogs, humanoid robots and other advanced robotic devices to its Covered List after national security agencies cited cybersecurity risks

American Airlines flight diverted after mystery odor reportedly sickens crew

The Rome-to-Philadelphia flight landed safely in Dublin after an oven was identified as the source of the reported odor, with several people medically evaluated.

Zuckerberg predicts more jobs and entrepreneurship if superintelligence is widely distributed

Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom rhetoric, writing that distributed superintelligence will create more jobs and make starting businesses easier.

Anthropic’s Amodei defends open-weight stance following critique from Palantir’s Karp

Dario Amodei says Anthropic has never advocated banning open-weight models but disputes claims that broad AI access necessarily helps defenders more.

Apple to lease iPhones, other products to users through Klarna partnership

Apple Upgrade lets customers lease iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch devices through Klarna, then return, upgrade or purchase the product when the lease ends.

Comer warns Fauci: Biden’s pardon doesn’t cover testimony this week

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) warned Dr. Anthony Fauci that the presidential pardon he received does not extend to his awaited hearing at Capitol Hill. The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is set to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday, following Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) release of…

Iran launches ‘surprise attack’ on US forces in Middle East

Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in the Middle East on Tuesday evening, in what U.S. Central Command (Centcom) called an attempted surprise attack. It was the first publicly disclosed attack on U.S. service members in the region since President Trump ordered a halt on attacks against Iran last week.  The missiles,…

Fauci set for high-profile hearing after Paul released diaries

Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci is set to be under the microscope for a tough Senate hearing on Wednesday, just days after Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) released more than 1,000 pages of Fauci’s diary entries from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.  In the weekend leading up to the hearing before the Senate…

DOE identifies five states to hold nuclear waste

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story  Energy eyes nuclear waste deal with five states The Trump administration is eyeing five states that could accept nuclear waste, disposal of which has been a longtime issue with nuclear power.  AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The Energy Department said Tuesday that it signed memorandums of…

Boeing takes $280 million hit on troubled Air Force One program

Boeing’s contract to replace two aging Air Force One planes, a program that is now four years behind schedule, lost the defense contractor $280 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to its latest earnings report released on Tuesday. The company inked a contract with the U.S. government in President Trump’s first term to…

Life in prison for US teenager who shot dead four people at school

Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to carrying out the September 2024 attack at Apalachee High School in the town of Winder, Georgia. He was 14 when he shot dead two 14-year-old students and two teachers, while also wounding nine other people. He was charged as an adult.

Spain’s climate-skeptic right wing rejects Pedro Sanchez’s ‘national pact’ to tackle the climate emergency

As the massive wildfires devastating the country are close to being brought under control, the Socialist prime minister says it is urgent to adopt prevention measures that were developed in 2025 in collaboration with civil society and scientists.

Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa positions himself as a prime minister contender

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and budget minister, formalized his allegiance to the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) on July 25. He now appears to be the frontrunner to become the country’s next head of government.

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as president of Peru

The conservative 51-year-old, who was sworn in as Peru’s ninth president in ten years, has proposed fighting crime by expelling undocumented people, setting up courts with anonymous judges and making prisoners work for their food.

Further sex assault allegations against French star Patrick Bruel

At least six other complaints for rape and sexual assault have been made against him since he was charged in June with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment in four cases, three for alleged acts in France and one in Belgium.

US Navy Directed by Congress to Overhaul Torpedo Inventories for Two-War Strategy

Congress made its desire for a massive torpedo inventory and production review known in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, with the goal of supporting undersea weaponry quantities sufficient to maintain two major regional conflicts simultaneously. The NDAA instructs Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Hung Cao to implement the initiative within … The post US Navy […]

HII Expands Distributed Shipbuilding to Amphibious Ships

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has expanded its distributed shipbuilding strategy to include modular unit construction for the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock program, beginning with Philadelphia (LPD 32). Huntington Ingalls Industries press release This expansion builds on the proven success achieved through distributed shipbuilding in HII’s destroyer program, further […]

Poland’s A26 Submarine Deal: Details on Weapons Package, Interim Boat, and Delivery Schedule

Following Poland’s order for Saab A26 submarines, Naval News breaks down the weapons package, undisclosed missile integration, HMS Södermanland lease, and 2031 delivery timelines. The long-running Polish Orka-submarine program has finally resulted in a firm order, with the order to Saab for production and delivery of three A26-type submarines, or the Blekinge-class as it will … The post […]

The Cairncross Dockyard Brisbane Project And Prospects For Australian Naval Infrastructure

The Queensland state government of Premier David Crisafulli established the Cairncross Dockyard Brisbane Project in November 2025 a prescribed project. The intention of this effort is the resurrection of a working shipyard in the Brisbane suburb of Morningside, with a privately funded investment worth A$ 2.5 billion. Naval News provides an overview on background, basic … The post The Cairncross […]

Inside Ukraine’s Long-Range Strike Campaign with the AGM-188A Rusty Dagger

Recovered missile debris highlights the operational impact of the AGM-188A Rusty Dagger, Ukraine’s high-survivability, long-range strike weapon. On June 6, Russian military forces recovered a Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) from missile wreckage found inside Russia. The antenna, sourced back to Zone 5 Technologies — a company recently purchased by Norway’s Kongsberg — by an […]