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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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- Jury selection begins in federal hate crimes trial over Buffalo supermarket shooting
- Supreme Court to review asylum case of man who cooked meals for terrorist leaders
- Florida to execute prisoner who killed cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence
- Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of Tupac Shakur
- Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
- Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada
- After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande
- Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
- Colombia's new government: 2016 deal with rebel group has not brought peace — but 132,000 killings
- Giant pumpkins battle for heavyweight glory and the world record in California
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The Daily
- 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 […]
- The Israeli Film Directors Pushing for a Reckoning in Their Home Country October 12, 2026The documentary film “NAZA,” which investigates the methods the Israeli military has used in the war in Gaza since the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, received a record-breaking standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival last month. Just a few days later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would propose legislation that could revoke […]
- Celine Dion’s Triumphant Return to the Stage October 11, 2026A dramatic pop music comeback story is underway: Celine Dion is performing again.In 2022, Dion, the renowned Canadian singer, announced that she had stiff person syndrome, a rare and incurable neurological disorder that causes painful muscle spasms and affects roughly one in a million people. The announcement came as a shock to her fans, and […]
- She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning. October 10, 2026As the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric goes to both sides of conflicts. She’s worried that our warring world is spiraling out of control.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 […]
- Why France Is in Crisis October 9, 2026For weeks, thousands of high school students in France have been out in the streets protesting the conditions of public schools. They want better funding, something that won’t be easy with the current state of French finances.Mark Landler, the Paris bureau chief, explains why after years of overspending, France is in crisis, and is driving […]
- A Failed Execution and the Future of the Death Penalty October 8, 2026Christa Pike survived two doses of a lethal injection drug last week during a botched execution in Tennessee.Pamela Colloff, who writes for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the waning public support for the death penalty and why despite it some states are doubling down.Guest: Pamela Colloff, a reporter at ProPublica and a staff writer […]
- Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S. October 7, 2026What exactly happened near an air base in Britain used by the United States?Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what he’s learned about the mysterious events around the base, including the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. Air Force bombers.Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.Background […]
- Call My A.I. Agent October 6, 2026Over the past few weeks, millions of people have rushed to download a new type of artificial intelligence app — agents. They are useful, kind of cute and need your most sensitive personal information to work.Eli Tan, a reporter who covers technology for The New York Times, opened up his life to Muse, Meta’s A.I. […]
- Midterm Surprise: Democrats Are Surging in Red America October 5, 2026A new set of polls from The New York Times finds that Democratic candidates are doing remarkably well in the Republican-leaning states that they need to win to gain control of the U.S. Senate in next month’s midterm elections.They are doing less well in the blue states that, in theory, should be easier to win.Nate […]
- The Restaurant Industry Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed? October 4, 2026If you dine out regularly, you might have noticed some changes in restaurants over the past few years. Perhaps you’ve found yourself ordering at a counter, scanning a QR code to see the menu, or eating … a lot more soft serve.These changes aren’t just trends. Brett Anderson, a New York Times food reporter, says […]
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NBC News Top Stories
- What’s fueling inflation? Fuel. October 13, 2026Inflation in America is being powered by diesel.
- Dolly Parton’s nephew responds to restraining order, denies threatening violence October 13, 2026Dolly Parton’s nephew denied accusations that he threatened to use violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy, telling the court the messages were taken out of context from a specific business dispute, according to a new court filing.
- Special report: Vatican says Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery October 13, 2026Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican announced. NBC News' Anne Thompson explains why the operation was characterized as "radical" and Claudio Lavanga reports on the expected recovery timeline.
- Bank of America ordered to pay historic $1.2 billion over alleged sanctions law violations October 13, 2026The fine is the third-highest penalty ever issued by the Treasury Department, which found that the bank failed to report billions in suspicious transactions.
- Bank of America ordered to pay historic $1.2 billion over alleged sanctions law violations October 13, 2026The fine is the third-highest penalty ever issued by the Treasury Department, which found that the bank failed to report billions in suspicious transactions.
- Decorated San Francisco police officer and her daughter killed by her husband in suspected murder-suicide October 13, 2026The San Francisco Police Department was in mourning Tuesday after a trailblazing police officer and her husband, who also had worked for the department, were found dead along with their daughter in what investigators are calling a “suspected double-murder suicide.”
- Atlanta Dream to host WNBA Finals home games at larger arena after scheduling swap October 13, 2026The WNBA and NBA announced that after several logistical fixes, the Dream will host Games 3 and 4 of their WNBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Valkyries at Atlanta’s 17,004-seat State Farm Arena, rather than a 3,500-seat venue south of downtown.
- Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur October 13, 2026Duane "Keffe D" Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in connection to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The sentence includes a 20-year mandatory enhancement for profiting off the murder. NBC News' Dana Griffin details what Tupac’s family said during the sentencing.
- Duane Davis gets 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur’s murder October 13, 2026The man convicted of orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s killing in 1996 has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
- Clavicular’s accuser drops sexual assault claims from civil lawsuit amid MA criminal rape case October 13, 2026A woman who accused “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular of raping her at his family’s Cape Cod home last May has refiled her civil lawsuit and dropped the sexual assault allegations against him, a move her lawyer said was intended to avoid interfering with a pending Massachusetts criminal case in connection with the encounter.
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- Cancer found after Pope had part of his lung removed during 'successful' surgery October 13, 2026The Pope has undergone surgery to treat lung cancer.
- Formula One to return to Africa for first time in 30 years October 13, 2026Formula One is set to return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after Rwanda signed a 10-year deal to host the race.
- Adult victims of arson attack which also killed two children are named October 13, 2026Two adults who died alongside two children following an arson attack at a home in Ireland have been named as Philip and Kim English.
- Pope Leo cancels all public events ahead of lung surgery October 12, 2026Pope Leo has cancelled all planned public events until Tuesday 20 October, ahead of surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs.
- Nobel Peace Prize winner criticises Trump over 'negative and cruel' attacks October 12, 2026This year's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize has criticised Donald Trump for his attacks on the International Criminal Court, calling them "completely unlawful" as well as "negative and cruel".
- French supermarket fridges heated to 50C in cyber attack - causing fires and food losses October 12, 2026Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.
- Alleged Irish crime boss will 'vehemently defend' himself in court and apply for bail October 12, 2026Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will "vehemently defend" the case against him and plans to seek bail, his solicitor says.