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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zepbound for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. Local experts discuss other advances in treatment, including nerve stimulation devices placed under the skin.
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The two men addressed a standing room only crowd, which included lawmakers and lobbyists, at The Boat House near downtown Columbus on Monday.
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The cancellation of the federal GEAR Up grant could mean layoffs for seven people who provided mentorship on college and career opportunities to 1,500 students.
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Akron City Council approved a plan that puts a 60-day moratorium on demolition. If a new use for the building is not found during that time, the city will proceed with demolition.
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“Landscapes by Arnold Chang: A Retrospective and Recent Acquisitions" is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art until Nov. 9, 2025.
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The committee of Republicans and Democrats heard testimony from Ohioans on a new 15-district congressional map.
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The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.
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ABC suspended Kimmel indefinitely after comments he made about Charlie Kirk, who was killed Sept. 10, in a monologue.
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At issue is whether the president has the authority to dismiss the heads of those agencies that are protected by Congress.
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Celebrities including Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez wrote: "Our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives and entertainers."