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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.
Local News
- Bat with rabies confirmed in Lucas County
- Metroparks, Mercy Health Prescribe Nature to Nurture Your Wellbeing
- BBB warns about tax frauds
- COVID-19 Remains A Real Threat
- Toledo Ranks in the Top 10 for New Business Investment by Site Selection Magazine
- Warning from Toledo’s 2014 water crisis goes unheeded
ABC News
ABC News: US
- Officials warn firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure
- Trump will kick off the IndyCar race in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets
- Union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorizes first strike in ensemble's 145-year history
- Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen
- Inside Trump's remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
- How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century
- What to know about Alex Jones' Texas court win and more than $1 billion in damages he still faces
- Backcountry guide company faces $150K in fines after state's deadliest avalanche
- Boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast's largest catch
- Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
New York Times
The Daily
- Think Baseball Is Boring? The Savannah Bananas Are Here to Fix That. August 23, 2026Jesse and Emily Cole created theSavannah Bananaswith a simple mission in mind: to make baseball as entertaining as possible. They introduced some innovations to America’s pastime, including twerking umpires, stilt-walking pitchers and TikTok-ready choreographed dance numbers. They tinkered with the rules of baseball, making a game that was shorter and faster, with plenty of opportunities […]
- An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It August 22, 2026The author Priya Parker says the key to human connection is to lean into the fight. 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 […]
- When Private Equity Comes for Your Favorite Team August 21, 2026Last week, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers announced he was selling the basketball team for $12.5 billion — the highest price ever paid for a professional sports team. The deal has shocked the sports world and drawn new attention to a growing trend: Big groups of investors have been buying up professional sports […]
- Who Moves Up, and Who's Pushed Out, in Pete Hegseth's Military August 20, 2026For the past 18 months, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has remade the top ranks of the U.S. military — dismissing or sidelining many whose rise he believes was aided by D.E.I. and replacing them with officers who fit his definition of merit. In the process, many argue he’s prioritizing loyalty to him and his ideas […]
- El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever. August 19, 2026The global chaos agent known as El Niño is back, and this year it’s already on track to be, by far, the strongest and most severe on record, wreaking havoc on weather across the world. Today, Chico Harlan, the global climate reporter for The New York Times, goes over El Niño’s history, its inner workings […]
- What Went Wrong on the U.S.S. Lincoln? August 18, 2026For the past two weeks, family members of sailors have been raising alarms about the conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which has a crew of about 5,000 and has been at sea for almost nine months straight. Today, John Ismay, a New York Times reporter who covers the Pentagon with a focus on armed […]
- Luigi Mangione’s High-Risk Legal Strategy August 17, 2026In the two years since a masked man shot and killed a health care executive, the national spotlight has turned to the primary suspect, Luigi Mangione. The overwhelming evidence has pointed to his guilt, and the question on most minds has been: What might the defense of one of the most famous murder suspects in […]
- What Makes a Killer Thriller? August 16, 2026The New York Times Book Review recently released its list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century. To put it together, the team asked almost 300 authors and other experts to vote for the best heart-thumping, page-turning, white knuckle reads published since 2000. In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Natalie Kitroeff talks […]
- The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys August 15, 2026The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem. 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. […]
- The Secret Spy Network Feeding Russia’s War Machine August 14, 2026Ukraine is running desperately low on interceptor missiles, leaving its cities and people nearly defenseless against Russian missile and drone attacks. How Russia has been able to sustain those attacks has been a mystery — until now. Today, Jane Bradley, a Britain-based investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains her investigation into the spy […]
NBC News
NBC News Top Stories
- Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race in downtown D.C. celebrating U.S. 250th birthday August 23, 2026Blasting down these iconic and bumpy streets with a view of the U.S. Capitol from his car, Florida native Kyle Kirkwood took the checkered flag to win a once-in-a-lifetime IndyCar race on a sunny Sunday.
- Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race in downtown D.C. celebrating U.S. 250th birthday August 23, 2026Blasting down these iconic and bumpy streets with a view of the U.S. Capitol from his car, Florida native Kyle Kirkwood took the checkered flag to win a once-in-a-lifetime IndyCar race on a sunny Sunday.
- Minnesota man charged in death of co-worker crushed by hydraulic grapple in prank gone wrong August 23, 2026A Minnesota man is accused of crushing his co-worker’s head with a hydraulic grapple while the pair were “f------ around” during a tree-trimming job, killing the 26-year-old.
- Minnesota man charged in death of co-worker crushed by hydraulic grapple in prank gone wrong August 23, 2026A Minnesota man is accused of crushing his co-worker’s head with a hydraulic grapple while the pair were “f------ around” during a tree-trimming job, killing the 26-year-old.
- Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meet in NYC to discuss how Democrats and Trump could cooperate August 23, 2026House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., recently met privately with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, where they discussed possible areas of cooperation, a source familiar with the meeting confirmed to NBC News.
- Mark Ruffalo denies antisemitism charge from Paramount Skydance over merger criticism August 23, 2026Mark Ruffalo is pushing back against Paramount Skydance after the media giant characterized his anti-merger comments as antisemitic.
- Mark Ruffalo denies antisemitism charge from Paramount Skydance over merger criticism August 23, 2026Mark Ruffalo is pushing back against Paramount Skydance after the media giant characterized his anti-merger comments as antisemitic.
- Mark Ruffalo denies antisemitism charge from Paramount Skydance over merger criticism August 23, 2026Mark Ruffalo is pushing back against Paramount Skydance after the media giant characterized his anti-merger comments as antisemitic.
- NYPD probes fresh video of people climbing out of Manhattan manhole August 23, 2026New York police are investigating a new video of three people emerging from a manhole in Manhattan, months after similar incidents were deemed to pose no threat to the public.
- NYPD probes fresh video of people climbing out of Manhattan manhole August 23, 2026New York police are investigating a new video of three people emerging from a manhole in Manhattan, months after similar incidents were deemed to pose no threat to the public.
Sky News
World News – Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News
- Landslide kills 30 after mound of waste collapses at landfill site August 23, 2026A landslide at a waste site in Guinea has killed 30 people after a mound of rubbish collapsed on to nearby homes.
- Nordic FAs lose confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino August 23, 2026The six Nordic football associations have announced they have lost confidence in Gianni Infantino - intensifying pressure on the FIFA president.
- Marathon organisers admit 'unfortunate error' after wrong stadium etched on to medals August 23, 2026In a week, up to 40,000 runners will take part in Sydney's Marathon, but a mix-up means they will be handed medals decorated with a German stadium.
- Robots could harvest lava from volcanic eruptions to make 'concrete' of the future August 23, 2026After repeated volcanic eruptions near a fishing town in Iceland, two architects are pushing a novel, futuristic way to harness vast lava fields - by turning molten rock into a construction material.
- 'Scores of people' kidnapped from mosque in Nigeria August 23, 2026Armed men have kidnapped a number of people from a mosque in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, residents and police have said, in the latest mass abduction in a region plagued by violent gangs.
- '17-year-old girl killed' in sword attack at Swedish school August 22, 2026A 17-year-old girl was killed when a teenager armed with a sword attacked students at a school in Sweden, reports say.
- FIFA president Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament August 22, 2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth tournament in a sign of deepening divisions caused by his attempted World Cup sell-off, Sky News has learnt.
- Former world champion boxer shot dead outside his home August 22, 2026Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa, government officials said.
- 'America has changed': Canada to match Trump's tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse August 22, 2026The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on $20bn (£14.6bn) worth of goods from Canada, which has vowed to retaliate against its historic ally.
- Argentina players banned for World Cup brawl and AFA fined over Falklands banner August 21, 2026Three Argentina players have been banned for a number of games for their role in a brawl at the World Cup final - with the country's football association fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner.