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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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- States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
- Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl
- LA to pay $11.8M to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration
- US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push
- Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacks
- 2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise
- Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3
- 1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp
- Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting
- Ex-NYPD sergeant freed from jail while he appeals his conviction for deadly cooler throw
New York Times
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- How Charlize Theron Overcame Her Dark Family Past April 18, 2026The Oscar-winning actress reflects on pain, healing and becoming an action hero. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated […]
- A Week of Scandal, Reckoning and Resignations in Congress April 17, 2026Warning: This episode discusses suicide. This week, Congress was on the cusp of doing something that has never happened in U.S. history: forcibly removing four House members. Two of those members resigned. Michael Gold, who covers Congress, explains what unfolded on Capitol Hill, and what the events tell us about how willing Congress is to […]
- Trump vs. the Pope April 16, 2026This week, an unusual disagreement broke out between the president of the United States and Pope Leo XIV. The New York Times Rome bureau chief, Motoko Rich, explains why President Trump cares so much about what the pope thinks, and why it matters that they are so deeply at odds. Guest: Motoko Rich, the Rome […]
- Trump’s Risky Strategy to Blockade Iran’s Blockade April 15, 2026Over a month into a war with Iran that has no clear end, President Trump has enforced a blockade, which went into effect on Monday at the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times reporters David E. Sanger, Rebecca F. Elliott and Eric Schmitt discuss the strategy behind the blockade, the dangers that it poses […]
- The Workers Letting A.I. Do Their Jobs April 14, 2026Since the release of generative A.I., questions have been raised about how it would change our lives and jobs. Now, many software developers who were early adopters of the technology have outsourced so many tasks that they barely program at all. Clive Thompson, who writes about technology and science, interviewed about 75 software developers at […]
- Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Failed April 13, 2026After negotiations over the weekend between the United States and Iran ended without a breakthrough, the temporary cease-fire appears to be increasingly precarious. The New York Times journalists Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti explain why Israel is one of the biggest questions looming over the truce. Guest: Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New […]
- One Reporter’s Life-Altering Psychedelic Trip April 12, 2026The first time Robert Draper heard about the psychedelic drug ibogaine, it was from an unlikely source: the retired U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema. As a political reporter for The New York Times, Draper often talks to figures like Ms. Sinema. But on this occasion, he said, she wanted to tell him about how she had […]
- 'The Interview': Lena Dunham Is Still Trying to Figure Out Why People Hated Her So Much April 11, 2026The writer, actor and lightning rod is not done sharing yet. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download […]
- The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools April 10, 2026Mississippi has seen a stunning turnaround in national test scores in the past decade, even as they have fallen almost everywhere else. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter, explains what the state can teach the rest of the country about how to educate students. Guest: Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times, focusing […]
- Unmasking the Creator of Bitcoin April 9, 2026Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Bitcoin’s pseudonymous founder has hidden his identity for 17 years despite many attempts to unmask him, even as his cryptocurrency has revolutionized finance and made him a billionaire. John Carreyrou, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the evidence he found pointing to the person behind the […]
NBC News
NBC News Top Stories
- Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled April 18, 2026A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.U.S.
- Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68 April 18, 2026Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Schmidt, known in Brazil as “Mão Santa” (Holy Hand), died Friday at the age of 68
- Joe Rogan says he sent Trump information on ibogaine April 18, 2026Joe Rogan says he sent Trump information on ibogaine
- After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump April 18, 2026Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump, pushing back at reporting about the escalating war of words between the two men
- After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump April 18, 2026Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump, pushing back at reporting about the escalating war of words between the two men
- Trump jokes about asking for ibogaine at executive order signing April 18, 2026President Trump jokes about asking for ibogaine at an executive order signing directing the FDA to review psychedelic drugs designated as breakthrough therapy.
- See Sabrina Carpenter Bring out Madonna at Coachella April 18, 2026Sabrina Carpenter took the stage as the opening headliner for Coachella and brought out Madonna as her surprise guest.
- U.S. sanctions two firms over allegedly recruiting Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war April 18, 2026CAIRO — The U.S. imposed sanctions on three people and two firms over allegedly recruiting and deploying Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's war, which has entered its fourth year with no end in sight
- Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over U.S. blockade April 18, 2026Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over U.S. blockade
- Iran Closes of Strait of Hormuz After Announcing Its Reopening April 18, 2026Iran announces its strict blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is back in place just one day after reopening it. It comes in response to the United States’ naval blockade that’s stopping ships from sailing in or out of Iranian ports. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for Saturday TODAY.
Sky News
World News – Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News
- Five killed in Kyiv shooting, as interior ministry say gunman also dead April 18, 2026Several people have been killed after a gunman opened fire in Kyiv.
- Fourth Kanye West concert cancelled April 18, 2026Another Kanye West concert has been cancelled amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
- 'Very interesting documents' related to UFOs will be released 'soon', says Trump April 18, 2026Donald Trump has promised some "very interesting documents" related to UFOs will be released by the US defence department "very, very soon".
- Why are England fans facing paying $150 for a 15 minute train ride? April 17, 2026England fans are facing having to pay train fares of more than £100 to watch one of their World Cup group matches in the USA.
- Daniel Kinahan arrested over alleged links to 'international organised crime' April 17, 2026Irish national Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai over alleged links to an "international organised crime network".
- Missing wolf that became internet sensation is found April 17, 2026A wolf that escaped form a South Korean zoo, becoming an internet sensation in the process, has been found.
- Medal-winning veteran facing Afghan war crime charges released on bail April 17, 2026Australia's most decorated living veteran has been released on bail after being charged with war crimes linked to the Afghanistan war more than a decade ago.
- Eight dead after helicopter crash April 17, 2026A helicopter has crashed in Indonesia, killing all eight people on board.
- Bank robbers hold 25 hostage - and use sewer to flee with loot April 17, 2026Armed robbers have targeted a bank in the Italian city of Naples - holding 25 people hostage before escaping through a tunnel.
- Cuba is on its knees - and 'next' on Trump's list April 17, 2026At the start of this year, Donald Trump ordered the capture and removal of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro - he's now facing a trial in New York.