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Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
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In this CMC fourm, we stagedive into what it would take to build that missing music ecosystem. Join artists, industry insiders, and civic leaders as they explore how strategic investment, coordinated efforts, and community support could help Columbus hit the high notes and claim its place on the national stage as a true music city. -
This CMC forum explores what it means to lead with courage, build organizational independence, and maintain a steadfast commitment to dignity and equity — even in uncertain times. -
Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, educator, or engaged citizen, this CMC forum will challenge you to consider how we protect and invest in local news as a civic lifeline for Central Ohio.
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Waymo is issuing a software recall for its self-driving cars after reports the company's autonomous vehicles failed to stop for school buses. -
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Calgary artist Jeff De Boer has spent decades learning, perfecting, and teaching the art of making suits of armor. For mice.
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Netflix's winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery reverberated through Hollywood and Washington, prompting worries from labor unions and theater owners.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to overhaul how children get vaccines took a major step forward. An advisory committee voted to narrow hepatitis B immunization guidance for newborns.
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Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
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The annual contest for students in grades four through 12 is back for its eighth year — this time with a special prize for a podcast that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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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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