The 43-day-long federal government shutdown ended in November, but the issue at the center of it is still unresolved going into 2026.
Latest Headlines
- Another bye bites the dust as defending champ Ohio State falls to Miami in CFP quarterfinals
- Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1
- About 40 people are dead and 115 hurt in a fire at Swiss bar's New Year's celebration
- Warren Buffett officially retires as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO
- Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, capping historic rise
"Sound of Ideas" partnered with Cleveland Magazine in 2025 to bring you the latest in food, in a series called "The Menu." Dig into some of our favorites from the year, here.
-
Ohio Department of Health reminds parents that it is not too late to vaccinate their children for the flu.
-
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
-
In 2000, then-Akron Beacon Journal columnist David Giffels made predictions for what the city would be like in 2025. What did he get right?
-
Nearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions.
-
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.
-
The wild storm hit parts of the Plains and Great Lakes this week with sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain, leading to treacherous travel.
-
Through the Great Streets Akron Initiative, the city has awarded grants to help local businesses either support general operations and business development or for exterior improvements, according to city officials.
-
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
-
As Cleveland moves to expand public access to Lake Erie, rising drownings reveal what experts call a dangerous gap between growing waterfront use and water safety preparedness.