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On the first day of the government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats traded blame while a small bipartisan group of senators began to negotiate.
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This episode of Protecting What Matters explains the new Ohio Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Portal and other efforts by the Ohio State Fire Marshal's office and the Ohio Fire Academy to help the volunteer fire service. -
This CMC forum features President Ted Carter reflecting on his first year and a half on the job, and a look forward at what’s on the horizon for Ohio’s flagship university. -
You’ve probably seen the list of spooky coincidences between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy — the elections, the assassins, the secretaries. But which of them are true, and which are myths? In this episode of The Internet Says it's True, we trace the origins of one of America’s favorite trivia lists and separate fact from fiction. -
In this episode of Protecting What Matters, experts from our Division of Industrial Compliance discuss the insights of our safety inspections and the importance of the work inspectors do to ensure every commercial building open to the public meets the highest safety standards.
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This CMC forum features a candid conversation with some of Ohio’s most dynamic young political leaders as they chart a new course for the state’s future.
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Companies that make DNA for science labs screen out any requests for dangerous bits of genetic material. But a new study shows how AI could help malevolent actors get the stuff anyway. -
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris. -
The music mogul, who was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution but acquitted of more serious charges, will be in court on Friday, Oct. 3 for a sentencing hearing. -
A chemical fire caused widespread evacuations and sent a chlorine plume over a Black Atlanta suburb last year.
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The attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
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It's not just students, more professors are using AI in the classroom. But they say more guidance is needed on how to use the technology.
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Arts & Life
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A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.
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The WCBE Podcast Experience
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With a panel of leaders, this CMC forum explores the origin, impact, and future of the Columbus Promise. The program’s key partners – the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Columbus State – and an array of private backers – have all recently recommitted to launching a new phase of the program, with more than half of a new $25 million goal already raised.
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