Dr. Amy Acton, a physician and Democrat running unopposed in her party’s primary, is preparing for a challenging general election bid for governor of Ohio. She is seeking to become the first Democrat in 20 years to hold the state’s top office in a political landscape now dominated by Republicans. Acton faces a presumed opponent … Read more
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday regarding the Trump administration’s effort to terminate legal protections for migrants fleeing natural disasters and war. The proceedings serve as a critical test of how the justices will view the legality of the president’s broad immigration crackdown. The Legal Battle Over TPS At the center of the dispute is … Read more
The Race for ‘AI-Proof’ Degrees: Why Students are Pivoting to Human-Centric Skills For decades, the roadmap to a secure career was simple: acquire a technical skill, master a specific software or language, and enter the workforce as a specialist. But for today’s college students, that roadmap is being rewritten in real-time. As artificial intelligence begins … Read more
The High Cost of “Correcting” Overpayments In the complex world of Medicaid reimbursements, the line between a standard payment and an “overpayment” can grow a flashpoint for conflict. Recent actions by CareSource, one of Dayton’s largest employers, have highlighted a growing tension: the struggle between a managed care organization’s fiduciary duty to public funds and … Read more
The High Cost of Insider Information in Professional Sports The intersection of professional sports and high-stakes gambling has created a dangerous marketplace for non-public information. When individuals with close proximity to elite athletes—such as former players or coaching staff—leverage “inside” knowledge, they compromise the integrity of the game. View this post on Instagram about Sports, … Read more
The Unexpected Lifeline for Rural Pharmacies: From Prescriptions to Pastures Crystal McEntire embodies a growing trend in rural Texas: the diversification of small businesses to survive economic headwinds. As the owner of two pharmacies in Wheeler County, she found herself increasingly reliant on her family’s Red Angus cattle ranch, McEntire Red Angus, to maintain her … Read more
The Afeela Dream Dies: What Does Sony-Honda’s EV U-Turn Signify for the Future? The ambitious Sony-Honda Afeela EV project is over. The joint venture, formed with much fanfare in 2022, has scrapped plans for both the Afeela 1 sedan and a planned electric crossover. This decision, announced in Japan, marks another significant shift in the … Read more
The Rising Risks of Cosmetic Surgery: A TikTok Mom’s Tragedy and the Future of Patient Safety The death of Rachel Tussey, a 47-year-traditional Ohio mother and TikTok personality, following complications from a tummy tuck, has sent shockwaves through the online community and ignited a crucial conversation about the risks associated with cosmetic surgery. Tussey, who … Read more
Joshua Bogdan, a 31-year-old resident of New Hampshire, encountered unexpected difficulty when attempting to vote in last fall’s local elections. Despite having voted previously without issue, Bogdan was told he needed to present either a passport or a birth certificate to prove his citizenship due to a new state law requiring proof of citizenship for … Read more
UMass Stuns Undefeated Miami (Ohio), Shaking Up NCAA Tournament Picture The UMass Minutemen delivered a shocking upset in the MAC Tournament, ending Miami (Ohio)’s perfect season and throwing the NCAA Tournament bubble into chaos. The End of an Era: Miami’s Perfect Run Collapses Miami (Ohio) entered the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament with a pristine 31-0 … Read more