Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Nvidia May Guarantee $250B, Measles Cases, and Free Flights for Kids

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1931, Cleveland Municipal Stadium launched the first of two Stadium Opera seasons, beginning six days of grand opera before the Cleveland Indians became the venue’s primary tenant.

The Ironton City Council is discussing banning all automatic license plate cameras, such as Flock Safety. Learn more in Around Ohio.

Depending on when you claim, picking the wrong time to start collecting Social Security could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime. Yet most Americans rush the decision instead of running the numbers. Where does your break-even age fit into it? What about your spouse's check, or the paycheck you're still earning? In today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down the three claiming options on the table and the one number that reveals which path actually fits your plan. So do you know which of the three is right for you? Tune in here!

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Nvidia Weighs $250 Billion Ohio Backstop

Nvidia is in talks to guarantee roughly $250 billion in financing so OpenAI can lease the 10-gigawatt data center campus going up outside Piketon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The site is the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Pike County, where uranium was enriched for decades. SB Energy, SoftBank's power arm, broke ground in March, and the first 800-megawatt phase is targeted for 2028.

The guarantee would cover construction debt and the lease itself, not the chips. A separate deal to finance those could reach $350 billion.

OpenAI isn't profitable and has no investment-grade credit rating, so Nvidia's backing would let SB Energy borrow on better terms. Nvidia has already put $30 billion into the company.

Total cost could top $500 billion, making it the largest data center project announced anywhere. Terms aren't settled, and the deal could still fall apart.

Murder Charge in North Royalton Shooting

Prosecutors charged Edward Biesiada of North Royalton with murder Monday in the shooting death of the city's building commissioner, David Smerek.

Smerek, 52, of Brunswick, was shot Friday afternoon inside the city's Service Center on Royalton Road. Officers arrested Biesiada outside the building minutes later, and he has been jailed since.

Records in the North Royalton Mayor's Court show Smerek cited Biesiada on July 20, four days before the shooting, for a low-level misdemeanor property-condition violation. The murder charge was filed in Parma Municipal Court.

City Hall, the Service Department building, and the community splash pad were closed through Monday, and the city posted armed officers.

Mayor Paul Marnecheck II said Smerek joined the city as an inspector 13 years ago and was promoted to commissioner in 2024. "Our community has lost a true treasure, a faithful servant and a positive light in our world," the mayor said.

Ramaswamy Says He Won't Close Universities

Vivek Ramaswamy told a Strongsville town hall this month that it is "incorrect" to say he wants to shut down Ohio's public universities, and that his concern is about duplicative programs.

The Republican nominee for governor wrote in a March column that Ohio should consider where "enrollment collapse has made independence untenable." At an April event he said the state shouldn't fund "subpar universities."

Pushback came from his own party. Gov. Mike DeWine rejected the consolidation idea, and Senate Finance Chair Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, said in June, "I don't know how much he knows about how higher ed works in the state of Ohio."

A survey released Monday by Scioto Analysis found 11 of 14 Ohio economists agreed that cutting the number of public universities would reduce long-term economic output; none said it would raise it. They split 6-6 on whether consolidation would save the state money, with two remaining uncertain.

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➤ Northwest Ohio: The Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct nighttime training flights through Thursday. Residents may hear jets until around 11 p.m. and see flares. (More)

➤ Ashtabula County: Two adults have measles, and the county health department has notified people who may have been exposed at a Sugarcreek livestock sale July 17, a Trumbull County horse auction July 18, and Hillcrest Hospital's emergency room in Mayfield Heights that same day. (More)

➤ Ironton: City Council gave first reading Thursday to an ordinance barring any government entity in the city from contracting for or using automated license plate readers like Flock Safety's. (More)

➤ Struthers: More than 500 shoppers turned out Sunday for the Struthers Farmers Market's return to South Bridge Street, and several vendors sold out in the first hours. The city relaunched it this year with the Mahoning County health department. (More)

➤ Bowling Green: Municipal Utilities electric customers can collect up to $100 an appliance for turning in working refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers, with free pickups running through Sept. 30. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Playhouse Square CEO Craig Hassall said renovation of the former Greyhound station on Chester Avenue is likely three to five years out, with ideas ranging from a cabaret to a food hall. (Read Story)

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➤ Ohio State football was picked to win the Big Ten in three preseason media polls. Buckeyes receiver Jeremiah Smith was named the conference's preseason Offensive Player of the Year in all three. (More)

➤ Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy disputed a viral video that appeared to show him backing Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland's quarterback competition, saying the clip was edited to create a false narrative. (More)

➤ The Cavaliers agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with Mario Hezonja, the reigning Spanish league MVP. The former No. 5 pick returns to the NBA after six seasons in Europe. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Tennis | Soccer

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➤ The Sunbury City Council unanimously approved developer Local Provision's plan for three buildings totaling 34,000 square feet just west of the downtown square, with room for 12 businesses. (See Details)

➤ Two planned hotels will add to Dublin Bridge Park's in-demand hospitality district. (See Renderings)

➤ A Pickaway County manufacturing plant marked a major milestone as Anduril’s Arsenal-1 facility produced its first product in Ohio: the YFQ-44A drone, also known as Fury. (More)

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➤ Gov. Mike DeWine cut the ribbon Saturday on a carousel hand-carved and painted in Marion by Carousels and Carvings, with all 88 Ohio county names worked into the design. It opens Wednesday as part of the 171st Ohio State Fair in Columbus. (See Video)

➤ Sporty's Flight School at the Clermont County Airport in Batavia is offering discovery flights that let first-timers taxi, take off, and land a small plane, and it hosts free Young Eagles flights for kids ages 8 to 17 once a month. (Read Story)

➤ An Amherst Fire Department crew pulled a kitten out of a sewer catch basin Saturday after a resident called for help, and the police department posted photos of the rescue and thanked the firefighters. (See Photos)

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➤ Gunfire erupted at a crowded Seattle food festival, leaving three dead and forcing thousands of visitors to flee. (Hear Episode)

➤ Authorities say a Secret Service agent took part in a fraternity hazing that nearly killed a University of Miami pledge. (Listen Now)

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Bieniemy Shooting, Hollywood in Hampton Roads, and a Wild Pony Swim

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1942, sportscaster Marty Brennaman was born in Portsmouth. He became the iconic radio voice of the Cincinnati Reds from 1974 to 2019 and was renowned for his candid style and signature “This one belongs to the Reds!” call. He earned the Ford C. Frick Award in 2000 and partnered with Joe Nuxhall for many years.

A new salary transparency law has taken effect across Virginia. Learn more in Top Stories, then take our poll to let us know what you think of it.

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KC Coach’s Wife Shot by Son at VA Home

Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot multiple times Sunday night at the family’s home in Ashburn. The 57-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition after suffering serious injuries to her chest and arm, according to sources and police.

Their 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. He is being held without bond as the Loudoun County investigation continues.

Eric Bieniemy left the Chiefs training camp and missed Monday’s practice. Coach Andy Reid expressed support for the family, saying Mia Bieniemy is stable and that pass-game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will handle duties in the interim, with no timetable set for Eric Bieniemy’s return.

VA’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect

A new state law now requires Virginia employers to include a salary range in job postings and bars them from asking applicants about their pay history.

The rules took effect July 1, cover public and internal postings, and set no minimum employer size, putting Virginia among 13 states with pay-transparency requirements. Gov. Abigail Spanberger said the salary history ban may matter most, since it keeps a candidate’s past pay from becoming the starting point for negotiations.

Sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D, Fairfax, and Del. Michelle Maldonado, D, Manassas, the law allows the attorney general to seek fines up to $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for later ones.

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce said employers are updating hiring practices and seeking guidance.

Hollywood Heads to Hampton Roads

The feature film America’s Favorite, starring Dane DeHaan of Oppenheimer and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, will begin shooting across Hampton Roads this summer.

Executive producer Stephen Israel, who shot three earlier features in Hampton Roads, said its mix of locations and professional crews make it his favorite place to work.

DeHaan plays a reporter-turned-TV host who tries to revive his career by solving unsolved murders during a live broadcast, only to find the network’s mogul at the center of the story.

Producers chose Virginia with help from the Virginia Film Office, and plan to hire local crews and vendors. The production qualifies for a Virginia film tax credit or grant tied to hiring Virginia workers and promoting tourism.

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But this new generation doesn't think like their parents: they expect digital-first experiences. Reiturn® was built for the moment.

The wealth transfer is underway. Now you can own equity in the platform positioned to capture it. Invest in Reiturn® before the perk window closes on Aug. 13.

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➤ Statewide: Early voting in Virginia’s primary is running behind 2024, with roughly 15,000 fewer votes cast on the Democrat side and 10,500 fewer on the Republican side. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Several Virginia localities are scrapping “by right” rules that allow data centers to be built without local approval, giving communities more say over projects that increasingly compete for land, power, and water. (More)

➤ Loudoun County: Virginia ferry co-owner Chuck Kuhn donated White’s Ferry, the store lease, and related equipment to Maryland’s Montgomery County for $1.5 million in landing property, paving the way to reopen the Potomac River crossing after six years. (More)

➤ Blacksburg: Owen Anderson, 37, faces kidnapping and child-abduction charges in Wisconsin after authorities say he held a Milwaukee teenager captive at his Blacksburg home for nearly four years, until she was found in May. (More)

➤ Richmond: Several malfunctioning fireworks collapsed and fired horizontally instead of skyward during the postgame fireworks at CarMax Park, scattering Flying Squirrels fans. The team has since changed its fireworks setup. (Watch Videos)

➤ Chesterfield County: Construction is on track to finish next year on the 340,000-square-foot West Ridge High School and a $60 million road linking Westerleigh Parkway and Duval Road in the county’s growing western end. (More)

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➤ Incoming Liberty golfer Noah Maclauchlan won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship after entering the field as an alternate, earning a spot in the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. (More)

➤ The Washington Commanders fired tight ends coach Ben Steele today, two days before training camp opens. Steele was arrested on June 7 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and had been on leave since. (More)

➤ The Washington Capitals will finish the 2026-27 season against the Flyers in Philadelphia, which could mean Alex Ovechkin could play his final NHL game away from Washington. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Tennis | Soccer

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➤ Henry County will waive residential building fees through July 2028 for projects of $100,000 or more, seeking to boost local housing amid job growth and many workers living outside the area. (More)

➤ Mungo Homes and Eastwood Homes have started building the first houses in Arcadia West, the 500-lot opening phase of an 800-home development off Willson Road in Varina, with move-ins expected this fall. (More)

➤ More than 20 restaurants drew crowds during Norfolk’s summer Restaurant Week, held July 20-26, serving prix-fixe lunches, brunches, and dinners meant to fill tables and showcase the city’s food scene. (More)

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Real Estate’s Gatekeepers Just Lost

Reiturn® is changing that. And now you can own a piece of the platform, making it happen.

And while REIT investors collect dividends on someone else's terms, Reiturn® investors capture a cut of every dollar the platform earns: asset management fees, carried interest, and future funds.

Invest in Reiturn® before the perk window closes Aug. 13.

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➤ NFL quarterback Tyrod Taylor came home for his seventh annual T-2 Community Day, drawing hundreds for a day of youth football, giveaways, and community events in the city where he grew up. (More)

➤ World War II Navy veteran Jack Cassell turned 100 on July 25, celebrating at Mission BBQ in Roanoke, where U.S. Rep. Ben Cline, R, presented him with a birthday letter marking his service and long life. (More)

➤ The Saltwater Cowboys will swim Chincoteague’s wild ponies from Assateague Island across the channel to Chincoteague on Wednesday, marking the 101st annual Pony Swim amid huge crowds. (See Photos)

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➤ Rushing the Social Security claiming decision could cost retirees tens of thousands over a lifetime, so which choice makes sense for you? (Listen Now)

➤ Gunfire erupted at a crowded Seattle food festival, leaving three dead and forcing thousands of visitors to flee. (Hear Episode)

➤ Authorities say a Secret Service agent took part in a fraternity hazing that nearly killed a University of Miami pledge. (Listen Now)