A recent outbreak of bird flu has been reported among waterfowl species in Northeast Ohio, with several counties confirming infected birds. According to state officials, samples from deceased Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and one mallard are being tested for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus. The affected areas include Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, … Read more
Melt Bar and Grilled, a popular restaurant chain, has closed its last location after 18 years. The decision was made by founder Mark Fish, who cited financial struggles despite efforts to revive the business through a rebranding and relaunch. In 2024, Fish began closing some outposts due to changing dining habits and financial realities. By … Read more
A Swiss International Air Lines flight that made an emergency landing last week due to smoke in the cabin has claimed the life of a crew member. The incident occurred on flight LX1885, which was traveling from Bucharest to Zurich on December 23. The plane was forced to land in Graz, Austria, after an engine … Read more
Cam Skattebo, 5-foot-11 and 215-pound, left an indelible mark on the 2024 college football season as Arizona State’s beating heart. The Sun Devil’s remarkable run was marked by a stunning playoff quarterfinal performance against Texas, which nearly pulled off the CFP’s greatest upset. Despite falling short with a 39-31 loss in double overtime, Skattebo’s impressive … Read more
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Grand Rapids, Mich. is embracing the “Dry January” challenge, where participants abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. The challenge was started by British charity Alcohol Change UK in 2012 to promote a society free from alcohol’s harm. Local business “More or Less: NA Bottles and Beers” is capitalizing on the trend, offering … Read more
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff delivered another outstanding performance, throwing at least three touchdowns for the fourth consecutive game in their 40-34 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Goff completed 26-of-34 passes for 303 yards with no interceptions and a passer rating of 132.4. Coach Dan Campbell praised Goff’s display, saying … Read more
Oregon has recorded its highest number of whooping cough cases since 1950, with 1,105 cases reported as of December 30, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This surpasses the 1950 record of 1,420 cases. The majority of cases were sporadic, but there were 44 reported outbreaks this year. Dr. Paul Cieslak, medical director for … Read more
Amazon is kicking off 2025 with stellar sales exclusively for its Prime members on New Year’s Day. From space heaters and sweaters for winter, to nonstick cookware and cleaning gadgets year-round, there are numerous deals to shop. Here are the top picks: **Best Deals Overall** 1. Aikoper Electric Space Heater – $23 (orig. $40) 2. … Read more
Do Kwon, a South Korean cryptocurrency specialist wanted by Seoul over his firm’s multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy, was extradited to the United States on Tuesday. The decision came after Montenegrin Justice Minister Bojan Bozovic approved extradition in a previous ruling. Kwon was accused of conspiracy to commit fraud related to Terraform Labs’ failure, which wiped out $40 … Read more