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Sharon's new multi-sports facility opens more spaces

A new multi-sports and gaming facility will be fully open Wednesday in Sharon.

Man beaten after watch-for-sunglasses trade in Youngstown: Report

Police are investigating after reports said a man had his wallet and phone taken after he was beaten Monday afternoon in downtown Youngstown.

2 vie for 58th District Ohio House seat

Two candidates are vying for Ohio’s 58th House District.

Police called for fight outside Walmart, allegedly involving gun and pepper spray

All on-duty Boardman police officers were dispatched to Walmart at 1300 Doral Drive just before 9 p.m. Monday for reports of a fight involving at least 15 people where a firearm was allegedly brandished.

Why women shouldn't skip strength training

Strength training can help women prevent certain conditions they’re susceptible to.

Sharon's new multi-sports facility opens more spaces

A new multi-sports and gaming facility will be fully open Wednesday in Sharon.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance

The legal dispute stems from the band’s opening-night performance on Oct. 21, when backup dancers appeared onstage wearing outfits resembling the cheerleaders’ signature blue-and-white uniforms during the group’s 2006 hit “Teenagers.”

Man beaten after watch-for-sunglasses trade in Youngstown: Report

Police are investigating after reports said a man had his wallet and phone taken after he was beaten Monday afternoon in downtown Youngstown.

Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

George Strait was also honored with the Career Maker Award.

2 vie for 58th District Ohio House seat

Two candidates are vying for Ohio’s 58th House District.

Latest Lakefront Plans Promise A Downtown Extension For All Seasons

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 […]

Four Years After Exodus, ArtCraft Artists Say They’re Happy In Their New Home

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 […]

Eivør Goes Back to Her Faroese Roots for New Album

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 […]

Photos: Dropkick Murphys Rally Around Brian Poindexter in Brook Park

On Friday evening, a “Rally for the Working Class” was held in Brook Park at the UAW Local 1250 Hall. Bringing out some heavy hitters from our national unions, the rally was in support of the working class and a local union pipefitter, Brian Poindexter, vying for Republican Max Miller’s seat in Congress. Speakers from various The post Photos: Dropkick Murphys Rally Around Brian Poindexter […]

Condado Tacos Founder Joe Kahn Has Purchased Edison’s Pub in Tremont

It’s been a turbulent few years for Edison’s Pub in Tremont, which had been a steady ship in the Cleveland nightlife scene for nearly 40 years. In 2025, Hangry Brands announced that it had purchased the beloved institution, adding it to their quickly expanding portfolio of bars and restaurants that includes STEAK, Jolene’s, Society Lounge, The post Condado Tacos Founder Joe Kahn Has […]

Car crashes into City of Pittsburgh garage, ends up under hoist

A man was hospitalized after a car crashed into a city garage in Pittsburgh’s Strip District and nearly struck an employee working under a hoist, public safety officials said.

AT&T data breach settlement payments start soon. Here's what to know

AT&T customers who applied for a data breach settlement could soon start receiving payments. Here’s what to know.

Friends, musicians remember Donnie Iris as a Pittsburgh original

Friends, musicians, and many others are remembering the Pittsburgh legend, Donnie Iris

'I asked to tighten this': 911 call reveals moment after video board fell onto Florida student

Family members are continuing to search for answers after a 5-year-old boy died after an 120-pound video board fell on him at a Florida elementary school, with newly released 911 recordings revealing believed issues with the board prior to the incident.

Pitt is hoping the arrivals of promising freshmen will key a turnaround

The Pitt Panthers find themselves at a crossroads of sorts as Jeff Capel enters his ninth season. A pair of high-profile recruits gives Pitt hopes better days are ahead.

79 Years Later, General George S. Patton’s Best US Army Line Is Still the Greatest Military Quote in Armed Forces History

Summary and Key Points: “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” George S. Patton put the rule in War As I Knew It, published in 1947, and Steve Balestrieri shows where it came from: the December 1944 pivot of Third Army 90

That’s a Lot of Lockheed F-35 and Boeing F-47 Warplanes: U.S. Air Force Expects to Need at Least 1,509 Combat-ready Fighter Jets by 2035

Summary and Key Points: The Air Force told Congress on October 16 that it needs at least 1,509 combat-ready fighters by 2035 to hold a “moderate risk” posture, up from 1,369 in last year’s assessment. The fleet is estimated at about 1,168, leaving roughly 350 to buy as the F-15C retires and older F-16s and

Like Time Travel: The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Landed at Beale 17 1/2 Hours Before It Took Off From Kadena, and Had Pilot Dave Peters Not Stopped Three Times for Tankers, Each Time Dropping From Mach 3.2 to Mach 0.8, It Would Have Been 19

Summary and Key Points: Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird US Air Force pilot Dave Peters took off from Kadena at 10 AM on a Saturday, refueled three times across 6,100 miles of Pacific, and arrived at Beale in time for Friday happy hour at 4:30 PM, 17 1/2 hours before he left. Peters holds the SR-71 flight-time

Seeking to Pry Russia Away from China, the United States May End Up Losing Europe

Putin’s proposal for a U.S.-China-Russia trilateral in China — with Ukraine and Europe excluded — has revived Beltway enthusiasm for a “Kissinger-in-reverse” bid to split Moscow from Beijing. Dr. Andrew Michta argues the historical analogy fails on every count: the Concert of Europe followed a quarter century of war that invested every great power in the balance; today no such bargain […]

The M1E3 Abrams Now in Live-Fire Testing at Fort Hood Weighs 60–66 Tons, Carries a Crew of Three Under an Unmanned Turret, and Runs on a Caterpillar Diesel-Electric Drive

Summary and Key Points: The US Army began live-fire testing of the M1E3 Abrams at Fort Hood on October 4, with tests running through March 2027. The M1E3 keeps the Abrams hull and gun but replaces the gas turbine with a Caterpillar diesel-electric powertrain that burns 40–50% less fuel, adds batteries for an estimated 18

Susan Saint James, star of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80

Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died at 80

Manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, known for boxing series 'Ashita no Joe,' dies at 87

Tetsuya Chiba, a legendary Japanese manga artist best known for his boxing series “Ashita no Joe,” or “Fighting for Tomorrow,” has died

Andrea Bocelli's Indonesia concerts to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clerics

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the country’s top Muslim clerical body

After pushback, the Dutch reverse course and withdraw from Eurovision again

The Netherlands is withdrawing from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, reversing a decision in September to return to the show

Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Bruce Channel and J

Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader ends hunger strike after meeting with his brother

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

Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reports that two attacks in Oromia have killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians

Turkish parliamentary committee approves defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

A Turkish parliamentary committee has approved a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Singapore and Indonesia set up a task force to combat haze from illegal burning

Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to work together to tackle illegal land burning, which has caused a toxic haze across Southeast Asia

At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 62 people in an attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

At least 62 killed and thousands displaced in gunmen attack in Nigeria

At least 62 people have been killed after an attack in northeastern Nigeria, the country’s emergency agency said.

Hundreds of troops sent to deal with anti-immigration protests

More than 500 soldiers have been sent to deal with anti-migrant protests in South Africa, the country’s government has said.

Mbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after being dropped by Chinese brands

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an “ill-judged” remark about Mao Zedong after being dropped by Chinese brands.

Meghan 'can't wait' to join Junior MasterChef Australia as host

Meghan Markle has said she “can’t wait” to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Ebola cases in DRC surpass 10,000 as nurse treating patients is killed by machete-wielding mob

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 10,000, government data showed, as fears that the epidemic could spread to more African countries grow.

Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper

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 […]

UPDATED: U.S. Navy Taps Attack Boat for 2027 Australian AUKUS Assignment

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 […]

Royal Navy Lacks Ships, Capabilities to Defend High North from Russia, Says U.K. Committee Report

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 […]

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 26, 2026

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 […]

New Philippine Coast Guard Vessel Shadows Chinese Carrier Strike Group off Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard’s new patrol vessel from Taiwan shadowed the Chinese Navy’s Liaoning Carrier Strike Group on Friday off Mindanao.  BRP Sarangani (6177) shadowed the 60,000-ton Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (16) and its guided-missile destroyer escorts Anshan (101), Wuxi (104) and Huainan (123) in the Basilan Strait, local media outlet Bilyonaryo News […]

New York audits reveal billions in unverified Medicaid payments, improper unemployment payments

A new report examining New York state audits details billions in unverified Medicaid payments, estimated unemployment fraud and failures in financial oversight.

General Motors to move stock listing from NYSE to Nasdaq in technology-focused shift

GM will move its shares from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, a change that could make the Detroit automaker eligible for inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index

The Florida 'blueprint': Sen Ashley Moody reveals how the state built a $1.8T economic fortress

Florida’s $1.8 trillion economy proves that zero income tax, deregulation and fiscal restraint can be replicated nationwide, Sen. Ashley Moody explains.

DoorDash in advanced talks to acquire Instacart in potential $17B deal: report

The reported talks come as DoorDash continues to expand beyond its restaurant delivery roots and Instacart competes with major retailers in the grocery delivery market.

Bessent compares Obama library to 'Darth Vader's tomb' after ex-president criticized White House renovations

Scott Bessent fired back at Barack Obama’s Cheesecake Factory quip by dining at the chain and comparing the Obama Presidential Center to Darth Vader.

Jay-Z selected as Super Bowl LXI halftime performer

Rapper Jay-Z will perform at halftime of Super Bowl LXI in February, the NFL announced on Monday. Jay-Z is the head of Roc Nation, the music and entertainment company that, along with Apple Music, selects the Super Bowl halftime act each year. The 25-time Grammy-winning musician and media mogul is now set to perform at…

The dark side of AI regulation is unrestrained government control

How powerful would a government have to become to make sure that nobody was secretly developing prohibited AI?

O’Reilly: US could become ‘France on steroids’

Political commentator Bill O’Reilly on Monday predicted that the U.S. could have its own protests similar to those that have broken out in recent weeks across France and other parts of Europe, but “on steroids.” “On Balance” host Leland Vittert asked O’Reilly on NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner, about the potential ramifications if President Trump…

Peltola asks judge to dismiss DOJ certification lawsuit

Alaska’s Democratic Senate nominee, Mary Peltola, asked a federal judge to dismiss the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit over her state’s Senate election, prompting a judge to expedite the case. The lawsuit filed by the department last week claimed that the presence of a candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R)…

Trump’s unforgivable legacy in Ukraine 

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary of declared independence this year, citizens turn their thoughts to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and … Benedict Arnold? 

Brazil court orders probe into foreign funding of Bolsonaro campaign

Newly-relected President Lula’s campaign complained about interference in the election by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, claiming ‘algorithmic manipulation.’

Palestinians in Gaza reflect on Israeli elections: 'We are human beings just like you'

Palestinians in the enclave, still suffering from Israeli attacks, hold little hope for political change in Israel after the parliamentary elections on Tuesday, October 27. Yet, as they endure displacement and deprivation, many hope that a change of government might at least loosen the grip on their lives.

Two charged with UK security offenses over airbase plot

This is the first time anyone has been charged in connection with an incident at the Royal Air Force’s Fairford base in southwest England on September 27. Police were alerted after a local farmer reported seeing a group of men in several white vans engaged in ‘suspicious’ activity.

Nordic leaders hold 'frank and substantive' talks with Putin

Shortly after, Kyiv announced that President Volodymyr Zelensky had spoken with the two leaders about their conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Netherlands withdraws from Eurovision over Israel's participation

Dutch public broadcaster NPO cited ‘sensitivities’ surrounding Israel’s participation as its reason for pulling out of the 2027 edition of the music festival.

Houthi Ballistic Missile Intercepted Near Belgian Minehunter in Bab el-Mandeb

A French Navy warship reportedly intercepted a ballistic missile launched in the vicinity of the Belgian minehunter BNS Primula while operating in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in mid-October 2026. The incident, believed to involve Houthi forces, highlights the continuing security risks facing military and commercial shipping in the Red Sea region. On 26 October 2026, … The post Houthi Ballistic […]

Canada modifies River-class Destroyer combat system design to focus on Aegis and MOTS solutions

Canada updates its River Class Destroyer combat system design, replacing custom gear with Aegis and Type 26 MOTS solutions to curb risk. The post Canada modifies River-class Destroyer combat system design to focus on Aegis and MOTS solutions appeared first on Naval News.

AUKUS: USS Colorado Announced as First Submarine for SRF – West

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and UK Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting are pleased to announce the designation of the USS Colorado (SSN 788) as the first U.S. Navy Virginia-class fast-attack submarine assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) beginning in late 2027. … The post AUKUS: USS […]

Op-Ed: The US Navy CAN Fix the Fleet with Distributed Manufacturing

The U.S. Navy can solve its shipbuilding crisis by embracing distributed manufacturing and modular design, argues Fairbanks Morse Defense CEO George Whittier. The post Op-Ed: The US Navy CAN Fix the Fleet with Distributed Manufacturing appeared first on Naval News.

Exail Unveils Marins M1 Compact INS for Smaller Naval Platforms and UXVs

Exail introduces the Marins M1 compact INS, providing resilient FOG navigation for USVs, UUVs, and tactical craft operating in GNSS-denied environments. Exail press release Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, October 26, 2026 – Exail unveils Marins M1, a compact inertial navigation system (INS) designed to bring very high-performance, resilient navigation to a wider range of naval platforms, […]