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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
- Before killing her kids, Lindsay Clancy searched about hallucinations, psychosis and ways to die
- Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
- Tomb raiding trio stole from cemeteries in at least 9 states, Florida authorities say
- Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
- California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care
- Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters say
- US futures climb ahead of more inflation data, though major indexes are down for the week
- Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off Southern California draws more to shore
- A surprise credit after an overseas purchase: The tariff refunds now flowing through shippers
- 3 men set for lethal injection on same day in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma
New York Times
The Daily
- Are The Democratic Socialists Winning or Losing? August 13, 2026This week, Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for governor in Wisconsin, suffered an upset after a double-digit lead in the polls. Last week, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, pulled off a stunning victory in Michigan against his well-funded opponent. Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, makes sense of what […]
- All the President’s Planes August 12, 2026When President Trump left Turkey, the White House said publicly that he was boarding the old Air Force One — but that plane was a decoy. In a highly elaborate escape plan prompted by a credible Iranian threat, Trump was secretly moved through a catering cart to a military aircraft, leaving passengers unknowingly flying on […]
- The U.S. Missile Stockpile Is Dangerously Low August 11, 2026As the fighting with Iran has dragged on, American forces have been burning through their weapons, creating a shortage of munitions that is leaving the United States and its allies in the region much more vulnerable. Today, Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains why Washington is running out of […]
- Why Adults Are Getting Cancer at a Younger Age August 10, 2026For years, cancer has been seen as a disease people mostly get when they’re older. That seems to be changing as more young people are getting cancer than ever before. Today, Nina Agrawal, a health reporter for The New York Times, explains what scientists are learning about the factors driving the rise and what it […]
- Is 'Gentle Parenting' Ruining French Children? August 9, 2026“Traditional” French parenting is built on a foundation of firm boundaries, strictness and punishment for misbehavior. Within these rules, children are also allowed freedom and autonomy, which some say results in both well-behaved children and stress-free parents. In recent years, though, American-style “gentle” or “positive” parenting has gained a toehold in the country, unsettling decades […]
- Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back. August 8, 2026The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas. 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 […]
- Is America’s Drinking Water the Next Front in the Iran War? August 7, 2026Over the past week, a growing number of municipalities across the United States have reported that their water systems were hacked. The Times has found that the attacks were most likely perpetrated by Iran. Today, Dustin Volz, a cybersecurity and intelligence correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the hacking exposes yearslong failed efforts […]
- The Cyclospora Mystery: How Human Poop Got on So Much Lettuce August 6, 2026U.S. health officials linked six more states to what’s now the largest outbreak of cyclospora in American history — an outbreak that has contributed to at least two deaths, sickened thousands of people and left the rest of us increasingly scared of salad. Today, Christina Jewett and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, two public health reporters who […]
- Arizona’s Food Stamp Crisis Is Coming for the Rest of the U.S. August 5, 2026The United States is undergoing one of the biggest changes to its social safety net in recent history, with huge numbers of people getting dropped from the government’s food assistance program. Nowhere has this been more dramatic than in Arizona. Jason DeParle, who covers poverty for The New York Times, explains why so many people […]
- Will Michigan Rewrite the Rules of Democratic Politics? August 4, 2026In Michigan, a race for U.S. Senate is not only testing the growing appeal of left-wing populism. It could also be a turning point in a long-running debate among Democratic voters about the importance of electability. Michael Kruse, who writes about politics for The New York Times, traveled to Michigan with the producers Asthaa Chaturvedi […]
NBC News
NBC News Top Stories
- Perez Hilton has long road to recovery, had struggled with depression, sister says August 14, 2026Barbara Lavandeira recalled finding her brother in a state of distress on Aug. 4 and said “we remain hopeful” as he recovers.
- Perez Hilton has long road to recovery, had struggled with depression, sister says August 14, 2026Barbara Lavandeira recalled finding her brother in a state of distress on Aug. 4 and said “we remain hopeful” as he recovers.
- Selena Gomez and her mom accused of fraud over their mental health startup August 14, 2026Superstar Selena Gomez and her mother are accused of defrauding investors of their mental health startup, Wondermind, in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday.
- Selena Gomez and her mom accused of fraud over their mental health startup August 14, 2026Superstar Selena Gomez and her mother are accused of defrauding investors of their mental health startup, Wondermind, in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday.
- Judge shows signs of frustration with DOJ attorneys over handling of Epstein files August 14, 2026The judge said he had “absolutely no desire” to go down the road of holding government attorneys in contempt but gave a history lesson on when he has done so.
- Judge shows signs of frustration with DOJ attorneys over handling of Epstein files August 14, 2026The judge said he had “absolutely no desire” to go down the road of holding government attorneys in contempt but gave a history lesson on when he has done so.
- Parent says son feels a sense of ‘powerlessness’ aboard USS Abraham Lincoln August 14, 2026Growing concerns are emerging over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as sailors and families report low morale, supply shortages and months without a port call. In an interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, one parent calls for answers, saying her son feels a sense of “powerlessness” while serving aboard the carrier.
- U.S. Ambassador Huckabee condemns ‘Israeli terrorists’ for siege of West Bank homes August 13, 2026Dozens of Israeli settlers have trapped two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes for days, cutting off food, water and electricity. Their actions even drawing the ire of U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. The IDF says settlers were dispersed, but some remain. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports from the occupied West Bank.
- Custody battle between biological parents and surrogate August 13, 2026The biological parents of a baby boy, born via surrogate, are fighting for custody after the gestational carrier refused to have an abortion when they learned about a serious heart defect at 20 weeks pregnant. Instead, the Alaska based surrogate fled to Texas where she carried the baby to term, and is now fighting for […]
- Appeals court dodges major ruling on Trump’s contentious use of obscure deportation law August 13, 2026The case focuses on last year’s attempted removal of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members using the 18th century Alien Enemies Act.
Sky News
World News – Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News
- Revealed: What caused man to be partially sucked out of plane August 14, 2026A shattered window through which a passenger was partially sucked out of during a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts, US investigators have said.
- Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to previously unaffected area August 13, 2026DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province.
- One killed and six injured after 'tragic incident' at Dutch port August 13, 2026A blast at a petroleum storage facility in the port of Rotterdam has killed one person and wounded six others, Dutch officials said.
- Siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a 'horrific act of terror', says US ambassador August 13, 2026Israeli settlers have been condemned by the US ambassador after the home of an American Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank was besieged.
- 'Be very careful': FIFA VP warns those trying to oust Infantino August 12, 2026The leader of African football has told Sky News the FIFA election is the way to challenge Gianni Infantino's position – cautioning against moves to force out the embattled president early.
- How Britain could help halt often overlooked conflict August 12, 2026The scale of the war in Sudan is hard to take in.
- Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting August 12, 2026Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.
- North Korea launches missile amid declaration it must possess capability to counter strikes that would make enemy 'survival impossible' August 12, 2026North Korea has declared it must possess the capability to counter any potential enemy moves with retaliatory strikes that would make their "survival and recovery impossible", according to reports.
- Putin sends Trump a gift - and will hope for something in return August 11, 2026When Russia releases an American citizen from prison, the US normally hands someone over in return.
- Trump explains secret plane switch over possible threat August 11, 2026Donald Trump has confirmed US media reports he secretly left Turkey by switching planes via a catering container over a threat from Iran.