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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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- 2 helicopters collide southwest of Portland, Oregon, shutting down highway
- Polymarket paused international trading after security issue
- Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles
- Virginia GOP says shooting outside its offices in Richmond appears unrelated to its operations
- 'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction
- Trial date set for man charged with attacking White House correspondents’ dinner
- Man accused of Colorado demonstration attack to change plea to federal hate crime charges
- Senate skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure
- South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North's east coast
- How Trump's immigration crackdown sparked a backlash that could boomerang
New York Times
The Daily
- A Plan for Two Dans: How Democrats Manipulated Alaska’s Ballot October 29, 2026An investigation from The New York Times has uncovered how two candidates named Dan Sullivan ended up on the ballot for U.S. Senate in Alaska and the secret role that Democrats played in making it happen.Kellen Browning, a political reporter for The Times, takes us inside the political scheme and explains what it means for […]
- Is Running From Trump Enough to Save Republicans on Tuesday? October 28, 2026A look at candidates from President Trump’s party who are running on a platform of criticizing him. In next week’s midterm elections, a specific kind of Republican candidate is appealing to disillusioned voters of both parties: moderates willing to criticize President Trump.Jess Bidgood explains how some Republicans are trying to bring back an older version of […]
- They Protested ICE. Now They’ve Been Convicted of Terrorism. October 27, 2026On July 4, 2025, a group of 10 antifa protesters was arrested, accused of what the federal government called a planned attack on the Prairieland detention facility in Texas. They were prosecuted as terrorists.Janet Reitman, who has been covering the story, discusses the legal case and the questions it raises about who now qualifies as […]
- The $10 Billion Midterm Ad War October 26, 2026The midterms are shaping up to be the most expensive election cycle in history as campaigns pour huge sums into the ads voters see virtually everywhere.Today, Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, breaks down how Democrats are tying Republicans to President Trump, inflation and corruption, while Republicans are trying to […]
- Tricks, Treats and Trends October 25, 2026Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That includes costumes, decorations and lots of candy.In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” our host Rachel Abrams talks about these three tent poles of the Halloween season with reporters from across the Times newsroom.Kim Severson, […]
- What This Democrat’s Surge in Texas Says About the Midterms October 24, 2026Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”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. […]
- The Battle Over Black Representation in the South October 23, 2026The approach to this year’s midterms has brought two hugely consequential changes to voting for Black Americans: the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and redistricting. In the wake of those actions, efforts are underway to mobilize Black voters in the South.In Mississippi, the Senate battle is being seen as a sleeper race, and the […]
- 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 […]
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- Pope Leo requested an absentee ballot in Illinois to vote in the midterms October 30, 2026It’s not clear whether Leo, who has been critical of the Trump administration, has mailed off his ballot yet.
- Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government October 30, 2026Parties led by Israel’s Arab minority made historic gains, winning a combined 19 seats in a race in which Palestinians with Israeli citizenship headed to the polls in record numbers.
- Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government October 30, 2026Parties led by Israel’s Arab minority made historic gains, winning a combined 19 seats in a race in which Palestinians with Israeli citizenship headed to the polls in record numbers.
- Woman pleads guilty to killing friend’s 6-week-old son, said she had compulsion to harm kids October 30, 2026Nicole Virzi was visiting Savannah Roberts in Pittsburgh and offered to look after her baby twins, then used that position of trust to kill one and severely injure the other, prosecutors said.
- DOJ subpoenas local election officials over claims of noncitizen voting in California October 30, 2026The subpoenas come just a day after a federal judge called into question the process the Trump administration used to identify alleged noncitizens.
- DOJ subpoenas local election officials over claims of noncitizen voting in California October 30, 2026The subpoenas come just a day after a federal judge called into question the process the Trump administration used to identify alleged noncitizens.
- Death toll rises from train collision October 29, 2026New video tonight from that deadly train collision in Spain shows the urgent race to help the wounded. And new audio appears to reveal fateful moments leading up to the crash. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.
- Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86 October 29, 2026Sci-fi star Patrick Stewart has died, according to a spokesperson, after "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia." Stewart is known for playing Professor X in the “X-Men” film series and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.
- Criminal investigation into Alaska Democrat’s Senate campaign October 29, 2026Alaska’s governor has ordered a criminal investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign after allegations it tried to sabotage Republican Senator Dan Sullivan by recruiting a candidate with the same name. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
- Binance mounts urgent response to suspected hack as crypto platforms freeze billions October 29, 2026The exchange said it will “work closely with law enforcement, issuers, blockchain intelligence firms and industry partners to trace and freeze” assets.
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- Mushroom killer must never be released from prison, court says October 29, 2026A court has ruled that an Australian woman who murdered three people by serving them beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms can never be released from prison.
- FIFA to double Women's World Cup prize money - but it doesn't match men's tournament October 29, 2026FIFA plans to double Women's World Cup prize money next year but will not deliver on Gianni Infantino's ambition to match the cash paid out at the men's tournament, Sky News has learnt.
- Google owner Alphabet suffers its worst-ever day on stock market - as value plunges $500bn October 29, 2026Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet have suffered their worst-ever day on the US stock market, falling more than 12% and knocking around half a trillion dollars off its value.
- Leaflets promoting clinics in illegal Israeli settlements handed out at London medical recruitment event October 29, 2026Sky News has obtained copies of leaflets promoting medical clinics in illegal Israeli settlements by a company seeking to recruit British Jewish doctors at an event in London
- Why defeated Flavio Bolsonaro fled Brazil for Miami - and what comes next October 29, 2026On Wednesday, Flavio Bolsonaro, who last week lost Brazil's presidential election, was seen arriving in the US on a private jet after having fled in the dead of night.
- Will she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election October 29, 2026The French head of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to step down from the role, just months ahead of the troubled country's presidential election.
- North Korea fires ballistic missiles off east coast as tensions with South rise October 29, 2026North Korea has launched ballistic missiles off its east coast into the Sea of Japan, South Korea said on Thursday, as tensions continued to rise between the two countries.
- Girl injured in wolf attack at wildlife park October 29, 2026An eight-year-old girl has been seriously injured in a wolf attack at a wildlife park in Germany.
- US makes interest rate decision - as Bank of England verdict looms October 28, 2026The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged - despite persistently high inflation and repeated calls from Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs.