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School boards in Cleveland and Akron discussed financial forecasts this week that show major cuts will be needed to avoid running out of cash in the next three years.
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way people live and work – inspiring both fear and hope. How are Northeast Ohioans dealing with the new reality, and how are we adapting to and planning for the future? Ideastream Explores: Artificial Intelligence is a week-long Ideastream News deep dive.
People are turning to chatbots for emotional help and connection. Some people are using chatbots for social needs, others as replacement therapists. When does it go from helpful to harmful?
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Some Northeast Ohio Medicare patients have been hit hard by large deductibles and coinsurance for certain medications, as insurers implement changes stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act. -
The hearing underscored how deeply divided Republicans and Democrats remain on top-level changes to immigration enforcement in the wake of the shootings of two U.S. citizens. -
The Trump administration is appealing a decision by a federal judge, which allowed Temporary Protected Status for Haitians to continue while a lawsuit plays out. -
GOP lawmakers have a supermajority in the Ohio General Assembly and seem unlikely to pass the raft of legislation. -
Newly released documents written days after Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 name Ohio billionaire Les Wexner as one of Epstein's co-conspirators, but the documents state there was "limited evidence" against the billionaire.
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State lawmakers have proposed bills that would, among other provisions, require local law enforcement to assist with federal immigration enforcement. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and City Council members say the bills are an overreach and would strain local resources. -
Ben Ogden of Vermont skied powerfully, finishing just behind Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway. It was the first Olympic medal for a U.S. men's cross-country skier since 1976. -
Dan Chaon, Paula McClain, Claire McMillan and Susan Orlean are just a few local authors who’ve had their work used by AI companies without permission. -
With nearly 40 data centers already in Northeast Ohio and additional, larger projects being planned, local experts weigh in on growing environmental concerns.
