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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued a statewide advisory as smoke created a haze across the state. People were advised to limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity or stay indoors entirely.
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The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.
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Ohio is among 13 states within PJM Interconnection. The regional grid fell short in securing electric reserves, even as electricity costs hit the maximum ceiling.
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Austin Davis says owners who have harmed others should face more questions from state regulators.
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Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet in three hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The storm could bring even more rainfall than last year's deadly Fourth of July floods.
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President Trump raised claims that the country's voting systems are vulnerable to being "rigged and stolen," without providing new evidence of a single fraudulent vote cast in any election.
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Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expected to continue.
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The nonprofit advocacy group, Honesty for Ohio Education, is pushing for more transparency on vouchers and advocating for public school funding.
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There were 364 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Ohio as of Wednesday. In an update a day later, that number is 1,274.
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The thick smoke entering the region has affected the entire region