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Ohio weather radar today: Tornado touchdown expected near Cleveland, Columbus and Mansfield? Latest forecast

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Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Mansfield. (Unsplash (Representational))

Ohio is seeing a warm, humid and unsettled day, with thunderstorms affecting parts of the state. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of northeastern and central Ohiowith 60 mph wind gusts possible. Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Mansfield. (Unsplash (Representational)) Severe thunderstorm warning issued for … Read more

Social Security 2027 COLA could hit 3.6% as Medicare Part B premiums rise less

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Social Security's 2027 COLA could reach 3.4%-3.6%, while Medicare Part B premiums may rise 3.25%, giving millions of retirees a potential boost. (AFP)

Social Security remains an important part of retirement income for millions of Americans. For the past 25 years, Gallup has surveyed retirees about how important Social Security is to them. The surveys have consistently found that 80% to 90% of retirees depend on their monthly Social Security payment to cover at least some of their … Read more

Is Bluesky down again? Users report widespread app issues amid outage

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Bluesky is down in the US. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters)

Update: Bluesky is back up after a brief outage on Sunday that affected users across the United States. The cause of the outage remains unknown. Bluesky is down in the US. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters) Also Read: Claude AI down: Users report ‘authentication service unavailable’ error amid outage Initial report: Bluesky is down for thousands of users … Read more

Safeway store closures: Why Albertsons is closing more locations after Kroger deal collapse

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Safeway is closing more stores in 2026 as parent company Albertsons reviews its network after the $24.6 billion Kroger merger collapsed. (Photo by Heather Diehl / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

Safeway is closing more locations as parent company Albertsons Companies reviews its store network across the US Albertsons said on August 14 that it is continually evaluating its stores and making changes to position the company for the future. Safeway is closing more stores in 2026 as parent company Albertsons reviews its network after the … Read more

Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news

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Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news

The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East praised the leadership of the long-deployed USS Lincoln after visiting the sailors on the vessel during a regional tour that ended on Saturday, the U.S. Central Command said. Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner … Read more

Hawaii power outage update: Honolulu and Maui counties affected as Tropical Storm Lala triggers flash flooding

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A vehicle drives near a downed utility pole dangling above Mamalahoa Highway during Hurricane Lala near Ocean View, Hawaii. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chroni)

Tropical Storm Lala caused widespread power outages across Hawaii on Sunday, with Honolulu and Maui counties among the hardest hit. A vehicle drives near a downed utility pole dangling above Mamalahoa Highway during Hurricane Lala near Ocean View, Hawaii. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chroni) More than 200,000 customers across Hawaii were without power, according to outage … Read more

US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool

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US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool

By Robin Respaut US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool SAN FRANCISCO, – U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that he backs top Washington, D.C., prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, who was criticized by President Donald Trump for the way she handled a case of alleged vandalism at the … Read more

Mitch McConnell update: Andy Beshear slams Kentucky senator’s silence amid health concerns; ‘I’ve heard nothing back’

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he has received no response from Sen. Mitch McConnell. (Credit: Mitch McConnell office)

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said Sunday that he has received no response from Senator Mitch McConnell after repeatedly asking for an update on the senator’s health. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he has received no response from Sen. Mitch McConnell. (Credit: Mitch McConnell office) McConnellwho is 84, has been recovering at home after a weeks-long … Read more

Spanish soldier dies in Aragon wildfire

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Spanish soldier dies in Aragon wildfire

A Spanish soldier died on Sunday while helping efforts to extinguish a major wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon when his truck tumbled into a ravine, authorities said. Spanish soldier dies in Aragon wildfire The army’s Military Emergencies Unit confirmed “with deep pain” the loss of its soldier fighting the fire, which has raged … Read more

Patrick Clancy’s uncle was former Duxbury police chief? New family claim sparks online speculation

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New unverified rumors claim Patrick Clancy's uncle was once Duxbury's police chief. (via REUTERS)

New online rumors have raised questions about Patrick Clancy’s family ties after claims circulated that his brother was a former Duxbury police chief. The claim appears to have changed, with newer posts alleging that the former police chief was instead Patrick’s uncle. New unverified rumors claim Patrick Clancy’s uncle was once Duxbury’s police chief. (via … Read more