EMILIO T GONZLEZ

May 13 2026WEATHER

Weather flip-flop: Northeast Ohio trades frost for rain before summer heat blast

Tuesday started chilly in Northeast Ohio, but the day will warm up enough to melt any leftover frost warnings. Temperatures will climb into the mid-60s inland, though lake winds keep shore spots a bit cooler. By evening, clouds thicken as a warm front creeps in, bringing the biggest rain chances in

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May 13 2026CRIME

Airbnb steps up checks before busy holiday weekend

This Memorial Day weekend could see thousands of Airbnb bookings get extra screening. The company says it uses software to spot rentals likely to host parties. Guests who raise red flags—like booking a whole house last minute or having a history of disruptive stays—may get blocked or steered toward

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May 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Look for Disney Springs Stage Comes with a Temporary Pause

The outdoor stage at Disney Springs’ Waterview Park has turned into a construction zone, with a temporary roof going up over both the performance area and the seating. The spot, nestled between two popular spots—Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar and The Boathouse—has been cordoned off with mint-green barrie

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May 13 2026BUSINESS

Two Tech Titans Clash: What the OpenAI Court Battle Reveals About Power and Trust

The courtroom drama between two of Silicon Valley’s most recognizable figures—one known for flashy rockets and electric cars, the other for a chatbot that took the world by storm—has exposed deep divides over how artificial intelligence should be shaped and who gets to control it. At the heart of th

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May 13 2026POLITICS

UK steps up naval support in key oil route with drones and warships

The UK is boosting its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where one in every five barrels of global oil moves through. London announced it will send advanced mine-hunting drones, Typhoon fighter jets, and the HMS Dragon warship to join an international effort aimed at prote

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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Self-driving trucks hit the road while shipping struggles to keep up

Trucks without drivers are no longer just a futuristic idea—they’re actually hauling goods now. These trucks mostly stick to the same routes, moving freight back and forth like a bus system for cargo. But while the tech gets real, the shipping world is fighting tough times. Drivers are hard to find,

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May 13 2026HEALTH

FDA food policies in doubt after top official steps down

Top food safety leader at the U. S. medical watchdog has just quit. That means long-planned rules about junk food, school meals, and toxic chemicals may never happen. For years, the food industry knew this person as the one pushing for stricter rules on snacks, drinks, and baby food. Officials had

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May 13 2026CRYPTO

Binance’s top marketer moves on after shaping the crypto giant’s brand

The woman leading Binance’s push to make crypto feel mainstream has decided to step back. After just nine months in the role, the company’s chief marketing officer is leaving at the end of June, closing a brief but notable chapter in the exchange’s history. Her exit comes as the broader crypto marke

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May 13 2026POLITICS

New rules in Hawaii and Montana aim to change how companies influence elections

Two states are testing a fresh approach to reduce corporate and hidden money in politics. Hawaii’s legislature just passed a bill that would stop corporations from spending on elections by legally redefining what a corporation can do. At the same time, volunteers in Montana are pushing a ballot meas

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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Playboy Mansion’s shiny walls

The Playboy Mansion used to be seen as a dream home for young women starting in the modeling world. But for Holly Madison, who moved in around 2001, it turned out to be a strange and uncomfortable place. She recently spoke about her time there, describing how the mansion felt more like a cult than a

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