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  • Bonobo bites Cincinnati Zoo employee’s thumb, results in ‘complete amputation’

    Bonobo bites Cincinnati Zoo employee’s thumb, results in ‘complete amputation’

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    CINCINNNATI, Ohio — A primate care team member at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden “sustained a complete amputation of the thumb” after being bit by a bonobo, the zoo confirmed Friday in a statement to Spectrum News 1.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden confirmed a bonobo bit an employee’s thumb Friday

    • They “sustained a complete amputation of the thumb,” the zoo said

    • No other people or animals were hurt

    The zoo says this occurred behind the scenes while the team member had been giving the troop medication and food. The animal, they said, bit the employee through a protective mesh barrier. They said the team member was receiving medical treatment and was in stable condition.

    They also confirmed no other team members, animals or zoo guests were involved with the situation or hurt.

    “The Cincinnati Zoo prioritizes the safety of its employees and animals,” the statement read, in part. “Bonobos are highly intelligent and social primates, and interactions with them involve established protocols and safety procedures. At no time were the bonobos outside their habitat and per Zoo policy, animal care staff and great apes do not occupy shared spaces.”

    The zoo says they are reviewing the details of the incident and ask that people keep the team in their thoughts.

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  • UD to receive $2M for semiconductor training

    UD to receive $2M for semiconductor training

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, announced Tuesday that Congress has approved $2 million for the University of Dayton to advance semiconductor training. 

    What You Need To Know

    • In a joint release, Brown and Turner said the goal is to create “state-of-the-art training and equipment” for students studying in the field.

    • The funding is through the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help prepare students for the supply and demand of semiconductors and their production

    • Currently, Intel is building a semiconductor plant in central Ohio that’s expected to create around 20,000 jobs across the state

    In a joint release, Brown and Turner said the goal is to create “state-of-the-art training and equipment” for students studying in the field. 

    “Ohio students and workers are going to lead in the industries of the future,” said Brown in the joint statement. “With this investment at the University of Dayton, we are expanding opportunities for Ohioans to get the training they need to get a good paying job, where they can build a life here in Ohio and help further our state’s leadership in this crucial growing industry.”

    The funding is through the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help prepare students for the supply and demand of semiconductors and their production. 

    Currently, Intel is building a semiconductor plant in central Ohio that’s expected to create around 20,000 jobs across the state. Since Intel’s announcement, many schools have been implementing programs to help students gain the skills they need to enter the workforce. 

    “I am proud to have helped secure funding to enhance the incredible work being done by the University of Dayton to train and educate the next generation of workers. Semiconductors are an important part of the global electronics industry, our national security, and our local economy. In Congress, I will continue to work on a bipartisan basis to find ways to make the Miami Valley a place where accelerated advanced manufacturing can succeed,” said Turner in the joint release. 

     

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  • Buckeyes, Bearcats to play exhibition game in support of mental health

    Buckeyes, Bearcats to play exhibition game in support of mental health

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    OHIO — The Ohio State University Buckeyes will travel to the University of Cincinnati this fall to play a charity exhibition game in support of mental health. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The OSU vs. UC CareSource Exhibition Game for Mental Health is among ongoing efforts from college basketball programs to raise awareness and provide resources to those struggling

    • The exhibition game is part of a contest with The University of Dayton and Xavier University, which will play their own separate game also this fall

    • All net proceeds from ticket sales will go toward mental health providers and charities within each school’s footprint
    • Funds will also go toward Jay’s Light, which is an organization created by Dayton Head Coach Anthony Grant and his wife, Chris, after their daughter, Jay, died in 2022 from mental illness

    The OSU vs. UC CareSource Exhibition Game for Mental Health is among ongoing efforts from college basketball programs to raise awareness and provide resources to those struggling. The exhibition game is part of a contest with The University of Dayton and Xavier University, which will play their own separate game also this fall. All net proceeds from ticket sales will go toward mental health providers and charities within each school’s footprint. 

    Funds will also go toward Jay’s Light, which is an organization created by Dayton Head Coach Anthony Grant and his wife, Chris, after their daughter, Jay, died in 2022 from mental illness. The organization helps mothers, fathers, teens and young adults find mental health resources. 

    “We’re excited to partner with Cincinnati and CareSource this preseason for such a tremendous cause,” Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler said in a statement. “The opportunity to raise awareness, specifically in our great state, was important to our program and university. The overall wellness and mental health of our student-athletes has long been a priority for our athletic department, and we are blessed to have incredible resources here at Ohio State. Being able to join Coach Grant, along with Coach Miller and his program, is important for our state as we continue to work to have a real impact in our communities.”

    The OSU and UC game is set for Friday, Oct. 18 inside Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, and the Dayton and Xavier game will be played on Sunday, Oct. 20 in Dayton. Ticket information will be announced later this month. 

    “We are thrilled to participate in this exhibition with Ohio State and raise awareness for mental health initiatives,” Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller said in a release. “This game will be a great showcase for Fifth Third Arena and serve as a preview for our fans for what’s in store for our 2024-25 team.”

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  • Ohio to open second innovation hub in Dayton

    Ohio to open second innovation hub in Dayton

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Ohio officials announced Monday that Dayton will the site of the state’s second innovation hub. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The new onMain Innovation Hub will be located on the former Montgomery County fairgrounds site in the greater downtown area

    • It’ll be where partners collaborate on digital technology for advancements in aviation and national defense, with its top priority being supporting the digital transformation of the U.S. Air Force to advance how it manufactures airplanes, missiles, sensors and more

    • Officials believe that by 2031, the hub will create 2,000 new jobs, $39 million in additional state and local income taxes and $500 million in new research funds

    The new onMain Innovation Hub will be located on the former Montgomery County fairgrounds site in the greater downtown area.

    A release from Gov. Mike DeWine’s office said the hub will bring together “government, academia and private sector industry partners to make Dayton a global leader in research and development of digital transformation technologies.”

    It’ll be where partners collaborate on digital technology for advancements in aviation and national defense, with its top priority being supporting the digital transformation of the U.S. Air Force to advance how it manufactures airplanes, missiles, sensors and more. 

    “The Miami Valley has always been a place where big ideas take flight, and the unprecedented collaboration that will happen under the umbrella of the onMain Innovation Hub will lead to digital technologies that will impact lives across the world,” said DeWine in a release. “This new collaboration will be transformative for this region, leading to more investments, more jobs, and more of the world’s most innovative thinkers calling Dayton home.” 

    The hub is supported by $35 million in funding from the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program, as well as a local match of at least $23 million and a private sector investment of up to $37 million. 

    “The Dayton Innovation Hub will pull together the talent, research, and private/public partnerships the region needs to be a world-class leader in digital integration for defense and aerospace,” said Lt. Gov. Jon Husted in a release. “As for its location, this is something I and many others have worked on for a very long time as we transition the former site of the county fairgrounds into a world class hub for research and collaboration.”

    Officials believe that by 2031, the hub will create 2,000 new jobs, $39 million in additional state and local income taxes and $500 million in new research funds.

    For more information on the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program, click here.

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  • High-A Midwest League Glance

    High-A Midwest League Glance

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    Kristóf Rasovszky of Hungary has wrapped up Olympic swimming events in the Seine River by winning the men’s 10-kilometer marathon race.

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  • What are the dog days of summer?

    What are the dog days of summer?

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    Summer can be ruff with soaring temperatures that leave us panting for relief. Some people call the worst of the heat “the dog days of summer.” Here’s the tail of where that phrase comes from. 

    What You Need To Know

    • It originated from the ancient Greeks and Romans

    • The phrase refers to the star Sirius

    • The dog days last from July 3 to Aug. 11

    Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, which is Latin for “greater dog.” The ancient Greeks and Romans noticed that during the heart of summer, this star rose and set with the sun. They theorized that having another star in the sky, along with our own sun, is what made the summer months so hot.

    Sirius is a massive star that is double the size of our sun and 25 times as bright. Thankfully, it’s much farther away from Earth than our own sun, otherwise we’d be dealing with serious heat!

    Sirius, part of the Canis Major constellation, appears near the eastern horizon in latter August just as the sun rises. (Adapted from Stellarium)

    Sirius appears often in Greek mythology, including references in Homer’s “The Iliad.”

    The word Sirius translates as “scorching” or “glowing,” which is appropriate for the heat of summer.

    The phrase “dog days of summer” was translated from Latin to English about 500 years ago.

    Some people think “dog days” refers to man’s best friend’s tendency to lie about during the summer heat, but now you know the real meaning behind the phrase.

    Dog days of winter?

    Although the star Sirius appeared in the early morning sky to the ancient Greeks and Romans shortly after the summer solstice, it now has shifted to mid-August. In about 13,000 years, the star will shift to rising with the sun in the middle of winter.

    This is because of the wobbly movement of the Earth on its path around the sun each year.

    The dog days of winter… now that’s a phrase that will set tails wagging. 

    Our team of meteorologists dive deep into the science of weather and break down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • The rise of TikTok mental health self-diagnosis

    The rise of TikTok mental health self-diagnosis

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    OHIO — Parents and psychologists are seeing an increase in teens and young adults diagnosing themselves with things like depression, anxiety, OCD and autism based off of content on social media. 

    What You Need To Know

    • Parents and psychologists are seeing an increase in teens and young adults self diagnosing with mental illnesses based off of content on social media

    • While mental health professionals say social media can help break stigmas and spark helpful conversations, it needs to be thought of as a starting point, not a destination

    • Cleveland Clinic Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers points to studies that show about 84 percent of mental health related content on TikTok is misleading

    • Research and knowing how you feel is an important step of the process, but seeking professional guidance will help to get people to the right treatment plan and, ideally, relief

    While mental health professionals say social media can help break stigmas and spark helpful conversations, it needs to be thought of as a starting point, not a destination. 

    “Social media can be a helpful tool for increasing information awareness and decreasing the stigma of mental health issues,” Cleveland Clinic Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers said. “The personal stories are helpful in driving home the point that anybody can be impacted by mental health issues. The downside is that it can also spread a lot of misinformation. You can cause harm, and it’s a slippery slope into self diagnosing.” 

    Albers believes social media can be a good place to start but points to studies that show about 84 percent of mental health related content on TikTok is misleading. 

    ’It’s incredibly dangerous,” said Hannah Lipowski, a graduate student of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, “I think that self diagnosis can lead to people spiraling further than they need to and not seeking out proper treatment. 

    Lipowski is in her early 20s and said she sees how easy it is to be influenced by social media.

    “That’s what’s funny about doing what I do and still being on the younger end of it… I’ll have friends who come to me and they’re like, well, do you think I have X,Y,Z and even to that extent, I don’t know, ethically, I can’t see a friend as a patient.”

    Lipowski encourages young people not to stop at what you think may be a diagnosis.

    “There’s more awareness to it, but the treatment rates are decreasing because people aren’t seeing the need to go be professionally treated,” she said. “They’re thinking, well, I can watch the tik tok video that tells me how to cure my depression rather than going and seeking out psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment.”

    Dr Albers looks at the phenomenon not only as a psychologist, but as a parent.

    “The algorithm can figure your child out instantly about what their concerns are and their interest areas. If he continues to send them information about depression, go to them. And this is a great launching point for communication,” she said. 

    Research and knowing how you feel is an important step of the process, but seeking professional guidance will help to get people to the right treatment plan and, ideally, relief.

    “It’s the importance of them just getting there and then trusting the person who’s trained to do so to offer them confirmation of a diagnosis or to say, you know what, actually you better fit this, here’s where our treatment plan is gonna go,” Lipowski said.

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  • Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio names former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley as CEO

    Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio names former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley as CEO

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    CINCINNATI — Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio announced this week it has named a new CEO: former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley. 

    Whaley is known in Ohio’s political realm, as she has served as the city commissioner for Dayton between 2006 to 2013, then mayor between 2014 to 2022 and she also ran for Democratic nominee for Ohio governor in 2022. 

    “I am honored to be chosen as the next President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region,” said Whaley in a press release. “This is a critical time in reproductive health care and we bear no small responsibility to make sure our community of southwest Ohio and all who come to us in need of service, get the care they need. As a haven to surrounding states like Kentucky, Tennessee and across the southeast, following the passage of Issue 1, sustainability and expanding our capacity is a top priority alongside advocacy and education.  Patients deserve choices and we are proud to offer them high quality, comprehensive care at Planned Parenthood. I look forward to working with this amazing team to continue that legacy of care no matter what and increase access for everyone who needs it.”

    Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio Region said following the passage of the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment in November, the organization is working on expanding access and becoming the first point of patients in need. The organization said it believes Whaley’s experience with local business leaders and relationships with other organizations made her an easy choice for the role. 

    “We are overjoyed to announce that Nan Whaley will be stepping in to take on the role of the next President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region,” Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio said in a press release. “Nan has already had an indelible impact on the community of Southwest Ohio in her over 20 years working as a public servant for the state; and we know she will only further advance the prosperity of our community as a champion for reproductive health care advancement in the region.”

    Whaley’s tenure begins July 1. 

    Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio serves 20 counties in Ohio and three in northern Kentucky, according to its website.

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  • Research finds stronger genetic risks for melanoma

    Research finds stronger genetic risks for melanoma

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    CLEVELAND — As many consider spending time outdoors this holiday weekend, they’re sure to pack their sunscreen in their beach bag, taking in the advice of dermatologists everywhere.

    What You Need To Know

    • A recent study led—in part—by a Cleveland Clinic doctor found that “genetics play a larger role in melanoma risk than (previously) recognized,” according to a press release

    • In the Cleveland Clinic release, it was noted that previous studies only showed that about 2% of melanoma cases were genetic

    • The new study, led by Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Joshua Arbesman and Stanford Medicine’s Dr. Pauline Funchain, found that “up to 15% (1 in 7) of patients who received melanoma diagnoses from Cleveland Clinic physicians between 2017 and 2020 carried mutations in cancer susceptibility genes”

    • The researchers are continuing to study these genes

    While sunscreen is still a good idea for everyone, a recent study led—in part—by a Cleveland Clinic doctor found that “genetics play a larger role in melanoma risk than (previously) recognized,” according to a press release, meaning some may be at a higher risk than others.

    In the Cleveland Clinic release, it was noted that previous studies only showed that about 2% of melanoma cases were genetic.

    The new study, led by Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Joshua Arbesman and Stanford Medicine’s Dr. Pauline Funchain, found that “up to 15% (1 in 7) of patients who received melanoma diagnoses from Cleveland Clinic physicians between 2017 and 2020 carried mutations in cancer susceptibility genes.”

    Researchers found similar results when looking at international databases.

    “Hereditary cancers can wreak havoc through families and leave devastation in their wake,” Arbesman said in the release. “Genetic testing lets us proactively identify, screen and even treat these families to equip them with the tools they need to get the best healthcare possible. I would recommend physicians and insurance companies expand their criteria when it comes to offering genetic testing to individuals with family histories of melanoma, because inherited predisposition to it isn’t nearly as rare as we think it is.”

    Part of the significance of this research comes down to genetic testing. The release notes that often this type of testing is not on offer for those cancers whose percentages of genetic cases are below 5%.

    The researchers are continuing to study these genes. According to the release, they are looking at whether those with these “inherited mutations” could result in more benefits via immunotherapy.

    “Not all of my patients had inherited mutations that made them more susceptible to the sun,” Arbesman said in the release. “There’s clearly something more going on here and more research is needed.” 

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  • Ag Report: Warm soil temperatures aid farmers despite wet weather

    Ag Report: Warm soil temperatures aid farmers despite wet weather

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    COLUMBUS — Despite heavy rain, farmers were able to make progress in the fields.

    What You Need To Know

    • According to the report: ” There were 2.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 12.”
    • Each week, Spectrum News 1 anchor Chuck Ringwalt and agriculture expert Andy Vance discuss an aspect of the state’s agricultural landscape

    According to the USDA, 1.59 inches of precipitation was recorded for the week ending May 12. The report said this was .8 inches above average.

    “Anyone with a backyard or a dog can identify with it. It feels like here comes .2 of an inch. Here comes .3 of an inch. Just enough rain every day or every two days to keep it from drying out and getting anything done,” agriculture expert Andy Vance said.

    Tornados and extreme weather also prevented farmers from working in the fields.

    According to the report: “Farmers reported damage from either a direct hit of the tornado or from trees being uprooted or branches breaking off the trees.”

    However, warm soil temperatures allowed some farmers the ability to make progress.

    “We’re also well ahead of the five-year average for corn and soybean planting,” Vance said. “We’re running about 3.5° above normal here for example, so when you have above average precipitation and above average temperatures things get to growing pretty quickly.”

    The USDA reported corn and soybean planting was 36% and 27% planted during the week ending May 12.

    If you have an idea for the Ag Report, a question for Chuck and Andy or you’d like to send a photo of your farm and the work you do, email charles.ringwalt@charter.com.

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  • Examining next steps to get President Biden on Ohio’s presidential ballot

    Examining next steps to get President Biden on Ohio’s presidential ballot

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio —  Ohio lawmakers failed to agree on a bill to finalize a solution to place President Joe Biden on the Ohio ballot this upcoming November.

    While lawmakers from both parties say the issue will resolve itself and he will be on the ballot for this upcoming election, it’s still unclear what steps will be taken to achieve that.

    What You Need To Know

    • Lawmakers from both parties expect President Biden to end up on the ballot

    • The Ohio House and Senate tried to resolve the problem by trying to pass legislation, but the two chambers couldn’t agree on a bill 

    • Ohio Democrats have a variety of options to pursue to secure President Biden’s spot on the ballot

    The House and Senate had two separate proposals that would have extended the deadline for Democrats to officially nominate President Joe Biden. However, neither one of those proposals passed both chambers. That means that in order to make a change legislatively, lawmakers have to pass a proposal with an emergency clause. If that does not happen, Democrats could go through the court system instead.

    “If a lawsuit is filed, it could force the legislature to reconsider the ballot rules,” said Atiba Ellis, a Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University. “Certainly there is a lot of evidence from other states that different states have far more flexible deadlines. Some states have deadlines that are later. Some states have deadlines that allow a contingency for the nomination to be certified within a week of the convention whenever that might be or what have you.” 

    Meanwhile, the Biden campaign is pointing to other Republican led states like Alabama and Washington that have already taken action to resolve a similar issue.

    “Joe Biden will be on the ballot in all 50 states. Election after election, states across the country have acted in line with the bipartisan consensus and taken the necessary steps to ensure the presidential nominees from both parties will be on the ballot. And this election is no different — Alabama, with full Republican support, and Washington State are already taking action to ensure that voters can exercise their right to vote for the candidate of their choice in November,” said Charles Lutvak, a spokesperson for the Biden campaign.

    “If the courts get involved, it would ultimately raise questions about the law and it could potentially cut the legislature out of the process,” Ellis said. “And certainly, as a political matter, that could end up looking like a failure on the part of the legislature. Given that both the governor and senior members of the legislature have said that President Biden at the end of the day will end up on the ballot.” 

    While Republicans and Democrats have acknowledged that they believe this issue will sort itself out, politics are still at play. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a statement criticizing Democrats for not passing the measure on Wednesday. While Ohio Democrats say it’s the Republicans who are playing politics here. 

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  • House Republicans pushing universities to crack down on campus protests

    House Republicans pushing universities to crack down on campus protests

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid ongoing protests on campuses across the country, Republicans on Capitol Hill said universities had let the expression of free speech slide into violence. Their calls for accountability add more pressure to university officials already struggling to manage pro-Palestinian protests and allegations of antisemitism, all while balancing free speech against personal safety.

    What You Need To Know

    • Amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests, Republican lawmakers said universities had let expression of free speech slide into violence

    • At least four House committees are investigating universities where protests have occurred

    • Free-speech watchdogs warned against censorship

    Some Republicans called to investigate groups funding the protests, such as Jewish Voice for Peace and Within Our Lifetime.

    “Especially when you have very obvious signs of lawless agitation and you know that there are some funding sources that are actually paying people to break the law, then you ought to prosecute the people who are breaking the law. You also have to look into the people who are paying for them to break the law,” said Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. “I think that’s an important and a good way to combat this stuff.”

    “We just need to find out where the money is coming to support these hate groups. Hate is hate in whatever form it is and that’s who supporting these efforts on college campuses,” said Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio.

    One bill introduced in the House, for example, would revoke nonprofit status and thus tax exemptions for “terrorist supporting organizations.”

    Jewish Voice for Peace responded in a statement.

    “Bills like S.4136/H.R. 6408 are efforts to strip charities of their tax-exempt status based entirely on political motives, and are incredibly dangerous attacks on our rights to free speech and public protest, two vital elements in any democracy… Inaccurately accusing these protests of antisemitism for holding the Israeli government accountable for its war crimes not only fails to make Jewish students safe, but actively distracts from real incidents of antisemitism and the dangers of white nationalism.”

    Within Our Lifetime did not respond to a request for comment.

    Rep. Carey sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, which has threatened to cut funding to and end the tax-exempt status of universities that do not adequately protect students from discrimination, as required under Title XI.

    The committee also held a closed-door meeting Tuesday on additional strategies to address rising antisemitism in higher education.

    At least four other House committee chairs have launched separate investigations into university protests, part of what Speaker Mike Johnson called a House-wide probe of antisemitism in America.

    Free-speech watchdogs, however, warned Congress not to over-regulate universities even if they disapprove of how protests were handled.

    “Because [lawmakers] have legitimate authority, they should be exercising that authority in a way that does not encourage institutions to censor constitutionally protected speech on campus,” said Tyler Coward, lead counsel for government affairs for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).

    Democrats have largely said universities and local law enforcement should decide how to deal with protests.

    “Colleges and universities have their own rules that they can enforce,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif.

    The accountability efforts by Republicans come amid the presidential election, while President Joe Biden is struggling to unite Democrats behind his Israel policy.

    At the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s annual Days of Remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, Biden said the U.S. “must give hate no safe harbor against anyone.”

    Correction: This story has been corrected to clarify that the organization IfNotNow isn’t funding any protests. (May 8, 2024)

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  • Damage reported following severe storms, flash flooding

    Damage reported following severe storms, flash flooding

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Damage has been reported in parts of the state following severe storms that produced reports of tornadoes and flash flooding late Tuesday night into early Wednesday.

    Officials said one person was injured in Darke County, located in west-central Ohio, following a storm that moved across the county just after 8 p.m.. The sheriff’s office said damage was first reported just west of the city of Greenville. The storm then moved through the city where some property damage has been reported, along with reports of downed power lines and trees.

    City officials have asked residents to avoid traveling during the overnight hours as first responders and utility crews evaluate and clear damage.

    Darke County Emergency Management Director Mindy Saylor described the damage as widespread and said that first responders were still surveying the damage late Tuesday night.

    Greenville City Schools will be closed Wednesday because of storm damage. Officials said damage was reported at Harmon Field, located on the campus of Greenville High School.

    Officials said they will have a better idea of the extent of the damage after sunrise.

    In southern Ohio, officials in Butler County — just north of Cincinnati — said they’ve received reports of power lines and poles down in Reily Township. They’ve also received reports of damage to homes and farms. No injuries have been reported. Several roads are closed until further notice as debris is cleared.

    In neighboring Warren County, law enforcement reported damage to trees and utility lines. Officials are still out evaluating damage early Wednesday morning.

    No injuries had been reported as of 1:30 a.m.

    Authorities said damage was reported in Jefferson County in far eastern Ohio as a tornado warned storm moved through early Wednesday. Officials have received reports of damage to homes and trees near Irondale.

    No other information has been released as crews work to evaluate the extent of the damage.

    Heavy rains produced flash flooding as several rounds of storms moved through central and southern Ohio.

    There are reports of stalled vehicles along I-75 in Hamilton County because of flooding. Flash flooding was also reported along I-71 near the Polaris neighborhood.

    Utility companies said they have teams responding to areas affected by the severe weather.

    More than 16,000 customers remained without power as of 2 a.m. Wednesday.

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  • Muslims join for community prayer on Ohio State’s campus

    Muslims join for community prayer on Ohio State’s campus

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hundreds of Muslims came together in prayer Friday on The Ohio State University’s South Oval.

    Some Muslim students on OSU’s campus told Spectrum News 1 they felt their First Amendment rights were violated on April 25, when their prayer service was broken up by police who were responding to the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on the school’s campus. Hundreds of people returned to that same spot where the encampment was and where dozens of people were arrested on campus.

    What You Need To Know

    • A community prayer was held on Ohio State University’s South Oval Friday 

    • Hundreds of Muslims in the Central Ohio community came together to “reclaim their sacred space and stand in solidarity against hate and violence.”

    • Dr. Yasir Qadhi, a nationally renowned speaker and American Muslim scholar, led the Khutbah (sermon) and prayer

    • While their latest community prayer was happening, Ohio treasurer Robert Sprague announced that the state is buying an additional $30 million worth of Israeli bonds

    Friday is considered the most significant day of the week in Islam. Normally, Muslims would be inside a mosque, but on May 3 students, faculty and community members decided to hold the prayer publicly.

    Jamil Aboushaar, a junior at OSU and a member of the Muslim Student Association on campus, said the event was about coming together as a community to advocate for peace overseas and to motivate everyone to stay strong in their faith. 

    Jamil Aboushaar, a junior at OSU and a member of the Muslim Student Association. (Spectrum News 1/Taylor Bruck)

    “Message of unity, a message of peace,” Aboushaar said. “We’re not anti-Semitic. We’re not anti-Semitic by calling for an end to genocide. Rather, we’re advocating for humanity more than anybody else is, more than the other side is. We’re advocating for, you know, just justice and peace for everybody, no matter their religious background, no matter their cultural background, no matter their ethnic background.”

    Yasir Qadhi, a nationally renowned speaker and American Muslim scholar, led the Khutbah and prayer.

    “It is high time that we, not just the Muslims of this land, but people of conscience, people of integrity, people who care about their country and that’s all of us, it is high time that we change the realities of what our country is doing over there,” Qadhi said. “All Muslims, and people of all faiths, we shall not and we cannot tolerate hatred and preaching hatred of another faith tradition. And we will not tolerate anti-semitism…We will not allow voices of anti-semitism or voices of Islamophobia to be given a platform. However, we will not be intimidated when criticism of a country is falsely accused of being anti-semitic.”

    Muslims join for community prayer on Ohio State’s campus on May 3.

    Muslims join for community prayer on Ohio State’s campus on May 3. (Spectrum News 1/Taylor Bruck)

    While their latest community prayer was happening, Ohio treasurer Robert Sprague announced that the state is buying an additional $30 million worth of Israeli bonds.

    The move comes as pro-Palestinian protests continue to ask schools and universities to divest from companies doing business with Israel.

    That decision is not sitting well with Aboushaar, who said he doesn’t want Ohio’s tax money being spent overseas.

    “It’s just as concerning every time I read it,” Aboushaar said. “Where there’s more bills being passed, more money being sent over and, you know, that’s why we’re out here. We’re out here to advocate and to stop that. We’re tired of our money that we put we put into the system to be used against us overseas. And not even just against us, but to all, like all genocides, all killing any, any funding of, you know, weapons or anything worldwide that America takes place in, we’re against all of it.”

    Spectrum News 1 reached out to both the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Jewish Columbus to get their reaction to the announcement, but neither provided us any comments. Meanwhile, we asked the treasurer’s office whether it has any concerns that this purchase will be seen as an inflammatory move by those who are opposed to investments in Israel during a time of war. They too did not respond.

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  • Kroger announces $84M investment for remodels, new location in southwest Ohio

    Kroger announces $84M investment for remodels, new location in southwest Ohio

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    CINCINNATI — Kroger announced this week that it plans to invest $84 million into remodeling stores in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas, as well as open a new store. 

    Kroger said 15 stores will get remodels, and the new store will be the Hamilton Township Kroger Marketplace in Warren County. The 123,000-square-foot facility is a $39 million investment and is set to open this year.

    The facility will include produce, deli, meat, bakery, seafood and sushi departments, as well as a Murray’s Cheese shop, a Starbucks and a Fuel Center.

    The other $45 million will be used to renovate stores in Mt. Washington, Sharonville, Colerain, West Chester, Middletown, Kings Mills, Blue Ash, Green Township, Monfort Heights, Fairfield, Lebanon, Kettering, Huber Heights and Connersville, Ind.

    “This investment is yet another demonstration of the commitment Kroger makes each and every day to the customers and communities in which we serve,” said Ann Reed, Kroger’s Cincinnati/Dayton division president, in a press release. “It also reconfirms our dedication to increasing career advancement for our associates, economic growth and supporting local producers who supply our stores with high-quality products.”

    Kroger said the Cincinnati/Dayton division invests around $30 million each year to increase access to fresh foods in stores and overall improve customer experience. 

    The Cincinnati/Dayton division currently employees around 20,000 associates in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

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  • Miami University celebrates alumni entrepreneurs

    Miami University celebrates alumni entrepreneurs

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    OXFORD, Ohio — Being a start-up business can be challenging, but owners don’t have to go through the growing pains alone. Across Ohio, there’s a new collaboration that is bringing businesses together and celebrating their success stories.

    What You Need To Know

    • Miami University announced its inaugural RedHawk50 list of the fastest-growing companies started by Miami graduates 

    • The hope is to celebrate these businesses and get them involved with students 

    • The owners of Rooted Grounds say they are honored to be included in the list

    • COhatch is the ninth fastest-growing company on the RedHawk50 list 

    Patsy and David Knopf have perfected the cup of coffee. It’s nine years in the making, and they’ve come a long way after starting in their garage.

    “It was great; we’d come home from work and then we’d be like it smells so wonderful in our garage!” Patsy said. “And now we have to come here to smell the smells.”

    And a lot of Rooted Grounds’ success is thanks to their alma mater, Miami University, like first jobs and communities that paved their way.

    David and all employees of Rooted Grounds do blind taste tests on coffee batches to make sure everything tastes just right. (Spectrum News 1/Katie Kapusta)

    “I think that gave me my experience that enabled us to survive being entrepreneurs. It’s hard,” David said.

    “That kind of helped me understand the importance and the roots of being involved in a community,” Patsy said. “And that’s a lot of the basis of our company where we’re rooted in the community in every market that we serve.”

    And thanks to their experiences and success, Rooted Grounds was named one of the 50 businesses in the inaugural RedHawk50, which celebrates the 50 fastest-growing companies built by former Redhawks.

    Rooted Grounds roasts their coffee in small batches in-house. (Spectrum News 1/Katie Kapusta)

    “We felt honored and excited and we, you know, we were curious, like who were all the other companies,” Patsy said. “And we just kind of thought, that’s such a neat thing to be able to meet all these other Miami alums just to see what they did and what they’re doing.”

    With 360 companies nominated in the first year, leaders at Miami are excited to see how this program can grow and help current students succeed.

    “Bringing alumni back who have succeeded at taking a risk and starting something new provides the opportunity for students, a 20-year-old, to look and see what seems like, an impossibility become possible,” Tim Holcomb the chair of the department of entrepreneurship at Miami University and director of the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship said.

    Alumni like Matt Davis, the CEO and Co-Founder of COhatch out of Columbus. The co-working business has grown so much in the last eight years, with 30 locations and more in the works. He’s glad to be an example to students.

    Matt Davis has grown COhatch to 30 locations and counting. (Spectrum News 1/Katie Kapusta)

    “I think the more examples you give people and obviously the network allows them to connect and we want people to be a part of what we do, but the more visibility it can create to the programs that they’re doing, the more success stories you can have in entrepreneurship will inspire the next generation for sure,” Davis said.

    While Davis is proud of the growth of his company, he’s even prouder to be a RedHawk and named to the RedHawk50 list. He sponsors a scholarship program and goes back to Oxford to speak to the senior capstone class each year.

    COhatch is more than a co-working space- it’s a community to connect with others. (Spectrum News 1/Katie Kapusta)

    “It’s probably one of the more rewarding things that we do,” Davis said. “Especially if I can drag my kid and make them listen too!”

    The inaugural RedHawk50 list included both COhatch and Rooted Grounds, along with 48 other companies. It’s a way to pave the way for current RedHawks.

    “It’s really, really important to us, almost on a selfish basis, to have that engagement, to bring the alumni back to campus and have them get involved with our program,” Holcomb said.

    Miami University has already announced that they will make this an annual list and will start accepting nominations for the second list in June.

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  • DeWine signs bill into law that excuses breast-feeding mothers from jury service

    DeWine signs bill into law that excuses breast-feeding mothers from jury service

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 34, which excuses breat-feeding mothers from jury service, into law.

    The bill was sponsored by State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein, R-Haviland, and Angela King, R-Celina.

    “A signed affidavit that a prospective juror…provides to the judge and states that the prospective juror is a mother who is breast-feeding her baby is satisfactory documentation to support the prospective juror’s request to be excused based on undue or extreme physical or financial hardship,” the bill reads.

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  • Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson transferring to Alabama

    Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson transferring to Alabama

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    Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson plans to transfer to Alabama.

    The former Miami of Ohio All-American, who won the award as the nation’s top placekicker last season, announced his commitment Sunday on social media.

    Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer is looking for a replacement for Will Reichard, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer.

    Nicholson made 27 of 28 field goals last season for the RedHawks and all but one of his 36 extra-point attempts. He’s the first Lou Groza Award winner from the Mid-American Conference.

    Nicholson made a career-long 52-yarder against Bowling Green and scored 113 points last season, fourth-most in program history. The three-year starter made a Miami career record 84.5% of his field goal attempts.

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  • All of Us Research tour looks to close medical gaps

    All of Us Research tour looks to close medical gaps

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    OHIO — The “All of Us Research Program” is making its way through Ohio. It’s part of the National Institutes of Health initiative which aims to improve health outcomes, especially for those underrepresented in medicine. 

    What You Need To Know

    • Anyone living in the US, whether you have health insurance or not can participate 
    • Researchers will use data from participants to study diseases and conditions
    • The goal is to help researchers determine why people get sick and  why others stay healthy 

    Sheila James, program officer and engagement specialist for the program, said one of the biggest problems researchers face is a lack of data.

    “Up to now, most research is conducted by people who are of European ancestry and without diverse data, we are unable to make medical breakthroughs that are individualized and that are pertinent and help individuals,” said James.

    This means that information on file is limited in scope, in that it only reflects some parts of the US population instead of everyone.

    James noted that it’s important for researchers to understand how, for example, taking an aspirin may impact one person to the next. Ultimately, James said as they look to engage more than a million participants, the new data “Will reflect the rich diversity of the country so that we can learn about our environment, where we live and how we live.” 

    The next stop for the tour is the Columbus Metropolitan Library at the Karl Road Branch. The schedule is from Tuesday to Friday, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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  • Browns pleased with QB Watson’s progress after surgery

    Browns pleased with QB Watson’s progress after surgery

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    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — While Deshaun Watson’s rehab from right shoulder surgery is on a conservative track, the Cleveland Browns are expecting the quarterback to be ready for their season opener.

    What You Need To Know

    • Watson suffered a fracture to the glenoid bone in his throwing shoulder and had his second season with Cleveland end after just six starts

    • The 28-year-old Watson has played in 12 games since the Browns acquired him in a 2022 trade from Houston and signed him to a fully guaranteed $230 million contract

    • Watson, who was in and out of the lineup for several weeks with shoulder issues before an MRI revealed the fracture, said he’s been able to throw at full speed but didn’t provide many other specifics about his physical limitations

    “We feel really good about it,” general manager Andrew Berry said Thursday at his annual pre-draft news conference. “I’m not going to make any predictions, just because you just never know. But that’s certainly our expectation.”

    Watson suffered a fracture to the glenoid bone in his throwing shoulder and had his second season with Cleveland end after just six starts.

    The 28-year-old Watson has played in 12 games since the Browns acquired him in a 2022 trade from Houston and signed him to a fully guaranteed $230 million contract.

    Earlier this week, Watson said his recovery is going well. He’s following a rehab regimen prescribed by his surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who repaired his glenoid socket and a partially torn labrum on Nov. 21.

    Watson, who was in and out of the lineup for several weeks with shoulder issues before an MRI revealed the fracture, said he’s been able to throw at full speed but didn’t provide many other specifics about his physical limitations.

    Berry said Watson threw 40-yard passes this week as the Browns began their voluntary offseason conditioning program.

    “He’s in a pretty good spot,” Berry said. “I don’t want to put the cart in front of the horse, but he’s progressing as appropriate. We’re really, really pleased with the work that he’s put in and really pleased with how the shoulder’s responding.”

    “But we’re still in the middle of a rehab process, so we know that it can take different left and right turns, but we’re pretty optimistic in terms of what we’ve seen so far,” he said.

    Watson said a decision about whether he participates in OTAs next month hasn’t been made. He also indicated there’s a chance he won’t play in preseason games.

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