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In this weekly podcast we chat with individuals who work to improve the quality of life in our community of Northwest Ohio. We often delve into history, culture and heritage. Follow us on multiple sites including Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also tune in at The Toledo Free Press and through the Stream 419 app. New episodes drop on Friday.
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- Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move from her Washington, DC, home after federal search
- Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park's drivers fear for livelihoods
- Closing arguments set in trial of man accused of killing UNC student in 2012
- Hail the size of golf balls pummels parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West
- Fire forces evacuations at senior living facility in Mississippi
- ‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer known as Clavicular set to be arraigned on rape charge
- Carney says Trump’s tariffs hurt Americans as US Embassy alleges Canadian interference
- Teacher who survived Oregon school attack says she had no chance to protect children
- Trump administration drops legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
- Prosecutor says he'll seek death penalty for mom charged with murder in twins' deaths
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- The Election That Will Define Israel’s Future October 22, 2026Israelis head to the polls next week. On the ballot is the future of a country that has become isolated on the world stage, because of both its war in Gaza and a growing outcry over settler violence in the West Bank.David M. Halbfinger, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how […]
- Is This Economy as Awful as Voters Think? We Ask Our Expert. October 21, 2026The economy is one of the most important issues for voters in the midterm elections. President Trump has been trying to persuade Americans that they are wrong to be frustrated about the cost of living.Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains what the latest economic data actually says.Guest: Ben Casselman, […]
- James Talarico on the Rage Economy, Billionaires and Flipping Texas October 20, 2026James Talarico is asking Texas to do something it hasn’t done in nearly 40 years: Elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. It won’t be easy. It will take a vast coalition of Democrats, independents and Republicans in a bright red state that President Trump won by about 14 percentage points in 2024 — and […]
- Inside Putin’s Plan to Cripple Ukraine This Winter October 19, 2026President Trump said he was making an energy deal with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and waiving new sanctions on Moscow. Now, he’s feuding with Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky.Russia is taking advantage of the moment by relentlessly striking Kyiv, killing civilians and cutting off power for more than a million people.Constant Méheut, who is […]
- Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder Keep Us Guessing October 18, 2026The comedian Nathan Fielder came to fame as the creator and host of the Comedy Central series “Nathan for You.” The show followed Fielder as he devised outrageous schemes, ostensibly with the aim of helping various small businesses. What became clear, though, was that Fielder was less interested in helping business owners generate profits than […]
- 50 Years In, What's the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers. October 17, 2026The longtime friends and creative partners on what U2 still means — and what would make them call it quits.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Subscribe today […]
- MAGA's Midterm Defectors October 16, 2026Perhaps no American feels the domestic effects of the war, tariffs and inflation more than the Iowa farmer. The political environment stirred up by those farmers’ strife could allow the Democrats to seize the moment and elect one of theirs to the Senate or the governor’s mansion for the first time in 20 years — […]
- The Republican Strategy to Salvage the Midterms October 15, 2026With Republicans trailing in the polls, the party is making hard choices about where to spend its money — abandoning some races while pouring resources into others.Shane Goldmacher, Nate Cohn and Lisa Lerer, political correspondents for The New York Times, explain why President Trump is campaigning almost daily in deep-red territory, how his influence is […]
- The U.S. Tried to Choke Russia’s Energy Market. Then It Made a Diesel Deal. October 14, 2026President Trump announced a deal to purchase Russian diesel fuel and temporarily suspended sanctions in an effort to lower domestic fuel prices amid rising costs from the war in Iran and in anticipation of the upcoming midterms. This abrupt foreign policy shift stunned European allies and drew sharp criticism from Ukraine, which viewed the move […]
- When A.I. Comes for Your Purpose in Life October 13, 2026Artificial intelligence has gone from struggling with basic arithmetic to helping solve some of mathematics’ most famous open problems — and the field is reckoning with what that means.Steven Strogatz, a professor of mathematics at Cornell University, describes the excitement and grief of watching A.I. take on work that gives people a sense of purpose […]
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- Final Michigan Senate debate takeaways and rural America’s data center boom: Morning Rundown October 22, 2026The economy and the war in Iran emerged as dominant debate topics in critical races in Michigan, Kansas and Wisconsin.
- On Main Street, Goldman Sachs makes a bet on AI October 22, 2026Goldman Sachs partners with OpenAI, Google, Meta and Anthropic to boost AI adoption among small businesses.
- On Main Street, Goldman Sachs makes a bet on AI October 22, 2026Goldman Sachs partners with OpenAI, Google, Meta and Anthropic to boost AI adoption among small businesses.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar details federal search of her D.C. home, says she’ll have to move for safety October 22, 2026The Minnesota Democrat said her husband and son were home when federal agents began banging on her house doors at 6 a.m. before they conducted an hourslong search.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar details federal search of her D.C. home, says she’ll have to move for safety October 22, 2026The Minnesota Democrat said her husband and son were home when federal agents began banging on her house doors at 6 a.m. before they conducted an hourslong search.
- Arizona mother speaks out after her toddler was found alive in a morgue October 22, 2026Alexus Fiordilino is speaking out about the medical care her 18-month-old son received after a near drowning where he was pronounced dead, only to be found alive in the hospital’s morgue five hours later. KPNX’s Gabriella Bachara reports.
- Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election October 22, 2026Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany faced off Wednesday night in the only debate in the race to succeed Gov. Tony Evers in the perennial battleground.
- Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash over cost of living in final Michigan Senate debate October 22, 2026The second Michigan Senate debate Wednesday featured several heated clashes between Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former Rep.
- Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash over cost of living in final Michigan Senate debate October 22, 2026The second Michigan Senate debate Wednesday featured several heated clashes between Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former Rep.
- Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery Kansas Senate debate October 22, 2026The Republican incumbent and his Democratic challenger participated in their second debate Wednesday night as a surprise battleground race heads toward the finish line.
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- France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died October 22, 2026The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities.
- North Korea plans to resume propaganda broadcasts along border with South Korea October 22, 2026North Korea says it plans to resume propaganda broadcasts targeting South Korea within days along the heavily-armed border between the two countries.
- 'Millions' of exploitation attempts since security flaw affecting websites emerged October 22, 2026There have been "millions" of exploitation attempts since a "critical" security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.
- Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer October 21, 2026Pope Leo's doctors say final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localised, and no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement.
- Garda investigation launched as two bodies found in Ireland October 21, 2026A Garda investigation has been launched after two bodies were discovered in Ireland.
- At least 153 people killed in drone strike on disputed Sudan-South Sudan region October 21, 2026A drone strike on a fuel depot in a disputed region on the Sudan-South Sudan border has killed at least 153 people.
- Man arrested in Pakistan over $126m counterfeit postage scheme October 21, 2026A man has been arrested in Pakistan and accused of running a counterfeit postage operation costing the US Postal Service $126m (£94m).
- Uganda reacts angrily as Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case October 21, 2026Nigeria has recorded its first case of Ebola during the current outbreak, the country's health ministry has said - as the virus continues to spread internationally.
- Swimmer killed in shark attack in South Africa October 20, 2026A 65-year-old woman was killed in a shark attack at a popular beach on South Africa's southeastern coast, local authorities said.
- Suspect arrested in France after fire at historic city hall October 20, 2026A man has been arrested after a fire at the town hall of Limoges, according to French media.