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Local scores: Indians 4, Baltimore Orioles 3
The headlines
Municipal internet: Ohio Republican lawmakers are trying to strangle municipal broadband programs in Ohio and hold up $190 million in proposed state funding to expand high-speed internet to underserved areas of the state, under language slipped into the state budget plan at the last minute, Jeremy Pelzer reports. Under the language, the 30 or so municipal broadband programs in Ohio – including in cities such as Fairlawn, Hudson, Medina, and Wadsworth – would not be allowed to operate so long as there is a private-sector company operating in the area, as there are in most, if not all of the cities. The changes, if passed, would lead to the closure of every municipal broadband program in Ohio and prevent any other municipality from starting one, according to opponents.
USS Cod crash: The day before the USS Cod was towed to Erie, Pennsylvania, for repairs, the skipper called the U.S. Coast Guard, worried about congestion in North Coast Harbor. But Peter Krouse reports the inoperable World War II submarine struck a Coast Guard cutter, causing superficial damage to both boats. The incident did not prevent Cod from continuing to Erie, where it is to undergo 6-8 weeks of planned repairs at Donjon Shipbuilding.
Lordstown troubles: The top two executives at Lordstown Motors have resigned as problems at the Ohio electric truck startup mount. CEO Steve Burns and Chief Financial Officer Julio Rodriguez stepped down, the company said Monday, sending shares already down 40% this year tumbling more than 17%.
This Week in the CLE: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority on Friday canceled its first attempt to find a manufacturer to replace its aging rail fleet after it received only one proposal that did not meet its needs. We’re talking about the limited lifespan of the remaining cars on This Week in the CLE, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast.
Santander UK fined £108m over money laundering failings
Santander has been fined £107.8m over "serious and persistent gaps" in its anti-money laundering controls which opened the door to "financial crime". The financial watchdog said the bank "failed to properly oversee and manage" systems aimed at verifying information...
Lebanon fails to elect new president in ninth electoral session
Lebanon's divided parliament failed for the ninth time to elect a successor to former president Michel Aoun, extending the power vacuum ― the country has been without a president and been ruled by a caretaker government with limited powers since May. The parliament...
Byblos Christmas tree brings comfort to Lebanese despite uncertain future
This year in Lebanon, hope and perseverance are symbolised by a Christmas tree. The holidays in Byblos are a dazzling sight, despite the country entering the fourth year of a financial crisis that has paralysed state institutions, caused basic services to collapse...
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots nearly $500 million combined; Thursday’s Ohio Lottery results
The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, drawing is an estimated $379 million, the top lottery prize this weekend. The Saturday, Dec. 10 Powerball jackpot is an estimated $116 million and Classic Lotto jackpot is $2.4 million. Thursday’s winning Ohio...
Former Ohio ICE deportation officer accused of sexually assaulting immigrants
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is facing multiple federal charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting immigrants while he was working for ICE. Andrew Golobic, 51, who reportedly lives in Cincinnati and Mason, Ohio, was arrested...
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