Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows
A new study of more than 64 million pregnancies found that rising wildfire smoke pollution is offsetting decades of cleaner air, increasing the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and other pregnancy complications.
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Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly called on Rep. Max Miller to leave Congress and seek professional help after Miller denied domestic abuse allegations during a livestream on X, escalating an already contentious custody dispute that has become a major issue in Ohio’s congressional race.
Trump defends massive settlement for ‘great American Patriots’ of Jan. 6, attacks GOP senators
President Donald Trump defended his controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund while urging the Senate to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, even as two Republican senators continue blocking the nomination over concerns about the fund.
You’re not imagining it: Your kid’s school supplies cost more this year
From notebooks to lunch boxes, back-to-school shopping is costing families more in 2026. Here’s what’s driving higher prices and why many parents are feeling the strain.
Why Thousands of Ohio Children Can’t Access Mental Health Care Despite Having Insurance
Many Ohio families are struggling to find affordable mental health care for their children. A new study highlights how cost, insurance and provider shortages are leaving kids without the support they need.
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Student loan changes are here; Ohio’s average student loan debt is about $35,000
Why it Matters-Black borrowers typically graduate with higher levels of student debt and often take longer to repay their loans due to longstanding wealth disparities. Changes to repayment plans, and loan could disproportionately affect Black families seeking higher education and economic mobility.
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Clearing Up Misconceptions About Hospice Care
Heidi Barham sheds light on the misconception that hospice care is solely for end-of-life support. She discusses the wide range of services hospice provides, emphasizing how it helps families prepare for and cherish their loved ones’ final days. Tune in to learn about the comprehensive support hospice offers.
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Getting Schooled About Cannabis- with Danielle Ware from the Cleveland School of Cannabis
Shana talks with Danielle Ware to discuss what the Cleveland School of Cannabis offers to students. They discuss programs offered, how Issue 2 impacts the school, the opportunities gained from classes, and how people can get involved.
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Redefining home with Robin Wilson
Robin Wilson of Clean Home Design talks to us about how we create a welcoming and memorable feeling for our friends and family when they visit our home…
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