Friday, May 15, 2026

MKUltra Files Seized, COVID Lab Leak Findings, Teen Drug Use Falls

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Here's a sneak peek of what we're diving into in today's Podcast Extra section:

➤ A CIA whistleblower has accused the agency of seizing JFK and MKUltra files from Tulsi Gabbard's office. (Hear Details)

➤ The same CIA whistleblower told senators the agency's own analysts concluded a lab leak was the likely origin of COVID-19, but those findings were buried. (Hear Episode)

➤ New federal data shows teen drug, alcohol, and vaping use has dropped to record lows. (Listen Now)

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Data Center Committee, Revolution Graves, and Cavs’ Chance to Clinch

Friday, May 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1911, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that Standard Oil, founded in Cleveland by John D. Rockefeller, had violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by illegally monopolizing the petroleum industry.

An effort to map the graves of Revolutionary War veterans in Ohio wraps up this month. Find out how you can help identify these veterans in honor of America’s 250th anniversary in today’s Top Stories.

🏀 Also, the Cleveland Cavaliers can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a win tonight. Read more about their Game 5 overtime victory in Sports.

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Lawmakers Form Data Center Committee

Two state lawmakers have launched a bipartisan committee to examine residents’ concerns about the growing presence of data centers across Ohio.

State Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta, described the committee as a “fact-finding effort,” while his co-chair, state Rep. Adam Holmes, R-Nashport, said it will work with experts, government officials, and residents to “build more informed opinions on data center development.”

Meanwhile, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban large data center construction in the state are nearing a July 1 deadline to submit the required signatures for the November ballot.

On Tuesday, Jackson Township trustees in Franklin County voted unanimously to impose a one-year moratorium on data centers while they study the potential impact of the facilities.

Senate Seeks to Shield Thin Blue Line

The state Senate passed legislation to protect Ohioans’ right to fly the Thin Blue Line flag, also known as the Blue Lives Matter flag—a black-and-white American flag with one blue stripe that signals support for law enforcement officers.

Senate Bill 202 would add the flag to Ohio's list of protected flags—which already includes those of U.S. military services and POW/MIA—barring homeowners associations, landlords, condominium associations, and mobile home parks from prohibiting it.

The Senate passed the bill during National Police Week, which honors law enforcement officers, including those killed in the line of duty.

Events are being held across Ohio, including a parade this morning in Cleveland featuring local, state, and federal officers, along with surviving family members of fallen officers. A memorial service is scheduled for the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial site.

State Project Maps Revolutionary War Graves

An Ohio History Connection project to document the final resting places of thousands of Revolutionary War veterans in Ohio ends this month, but residents still have time to help honor the nation’s earliest veterans ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

The project aims to create a publicly accessible database of an estimated 7,000 Revolutionary War veterans’ graves in Ohio. More than 4,000 have been identified so far, according to an interactive online dashboard.

Ohioans can download the Survey123 app on their cellphones, visit a cemetery where a veteran is buried, photograph the grave marker, record inscriptions, and log GPS coordinates. The project deadline is May 25.

The Sons of the American Revolution Ebenezer Zane Chapter will dedicate a memorial grave marker for David Belknap of the Connecticut Militia this month at Rehoboth Pioneer Cemetery in Adena. Details can be found here.

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Morgan Stanley Calls This a $9T Opportunity

If Morgan Stanley’s right, the flying car industry will grow 185,850% by 2050. In fact, they say it will reach $9 trillion in size, more than twice as valuable as today’s global car market.

And 5,500+ investors believe Doroni will lead the charge.

While competitors chase air fleets and taxis, Doroni’s H1-X aircraft is designed for everyday life. It plugs in and charges like an EV, fits in a two-car garage, and requires just 25 hours of training to pilot.

Others are peddling blueprints and renderings. Meanwhile, Doroni just unveiled a full-scale showroom prototype in March. It was so impressive, FOX Business called it the “‘flying car’ set to revolutionize personal air travel.”

600+ people have already reserved one, good for $240M in potential revenue for Doroni. Now’s your chance to claim a piece of this growth as a Doroni investor today.

➤ Statewide: Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced new fraud-prevention initiatives aimed at combating abuse in Ohio's Medicaid system. (More)

➤ Toledo: The city’s Department of Public Works will resume water shutoffs for delinquent customers after a six-year moratorium that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. (More)

➤ Cleveland: A federal judge ordered Sherri Tenpenny, who drew national attention for her 2021 testimony to Ohio lawmakers against vaccine mandates, to pay nearly $700,000 in unpaid federal taxes and interest. (More)

➤ Central Ohio: Foreclosure filings are climbing in central Ohio, with some areas seeing increases of up to 60% as filings rise 7% statewide. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Officials broke ground Thursday on the $20.8 million redevelopment of Lunken Airport’s historic terminal into a boutique hotel, restaurants, event spaces, and a bar. (More)

➤ Columbus: Alt-rock duo Twenty One Pilots is teasing a possible concert in the state capital with clues around the city, including glowing red messages and a drone show. (See Photos)

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➤ James Harden scored 30 points, and Max Strus added 20 off the bench on Wednesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 117-113 in Game 5. The Cavs can clinch the series tonight at Rocket Arena. (More)

➤ The Cincinnati Reds visit the Cleveland Guardians tonight to open a three-game series and begin the 2026 Ohio Cup. Cincinnati won the trophy last season for the first time since 2014. (More)

➤ Ohio State will host an NCAA men’s golf regional next week, while the Buckeyes’ women earned a spot in the NCAA women’s golf championships. (More)

➤ A fan ran onto the field toward soccer superstar Lionel Messi during FC Cincinnati’s match against Inter Miami CF on Wednesday, which Cincinnati lost 5-3 after leading until the 79th minute. (More)

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➤ Anheuser-Busch will invest $5 million in its Columbus brewery to boost production of Michelob ULTRA and Michelob ULTRA Zero as part of a $600 million nationwide expansion initiative. (More)

➤ Cooper Standard will close its Bowling Green manufacturing plant by the end of 2027, eliminating about 175 jobs as the automotive supplier restructures operations and cuts costs. (More)

➤ Cuyahoga County officials are warning gas stations to display accurate prices on signs and pumps, while giving customers a hotline to report price discrepancies. (More)

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Personal Flight Just Became Street Legal

The White House signed an executive order on flying cars. The FAA created new Light Sport Aircraft rules. And Doroni Aerospace just became one of the first personal eVTOLs approved for manned testing.

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They just unveiled the full-scale showroom prototype, a milestone 9 years coming. In that time, they saw 600+ pre-orders, $240M+ in potential revenue, and $14.5M+ in capital raised from 5,500+ investors.

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➤ Nine-year-old Madelyn Trachsel became a doctor for a day at Akron Children’s Hospital, where the longtime spina bifida patient shadowed her pediatric neurosurgeon just four days after her 18th surgery. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz is partnering with United Dairy Farmers on "Dulce De La Cruz" ice cream, the No. 44 Shake, and a specialty sugar cookie arriving on May 18 at more than 170 Tri-State locations. (Details)

➤ A Middletown man caught Ohio’s first certified state-record hybrid crappie near the Middletown Dam on the Great Miami River, landing the 18.3-inch, 4.27-pound fish on April 1. (See Crappie)

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Commencement Begins, a Veto Coming, and Natty the Dog

Friday, May 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1776, delegates to the Fifth Virginia Convention in Williamsburg voted unanimously to instruct delegates to the Continental Congress "to declare the United Colonies free and independent states absolved from all allegiance to or dependence upon the crown or parliament of Great Britain."

As this school year winds down, the Henrico County School Board will vote next month on whether to make homework optional next year and cap how much homework grades may count on a student's report card.

Should students be assigned less homework? Scroll down to our Poll to vote, and hit reply to tell us what you think.

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Spanberger Plans Veto

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will reportedly veto a bill that would allow state and local employees to collectively bargain.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell said the governor reached out to him earlier this week to alert him to the action. The governor had recommended delaying action on the proposal until 2030.

"I'm thankful Gov. Spanberger decided to listen to the bipartisan concerns over this legislation," House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore said. "This bill would have driven up local taxes unsustainably."

The governor has until May 23 to either approve or block bills sent back to her by the General Assembly last month.

Business and Education Partnership Unveiled

Business leaders introduced the Virginia Business-K12 Partnership, which they say will work to improve ties between employers and educators. It will lobby for a boost in education spending and is designed to complement the state's existing Business Higher Education Council.

This week's launch brought together leaders from business, education, and government who are working to update Blueprint Virginia 2035's priorities.

The new organization said it will focus on six pillars, including helping students access higher education or skilled trade programs and updating the educational curriculum for the 21st Century.

Virginia Commencement Weekend

Universities across the Commonwealth are hosting graduation ceremonies this weekend.

In Charlottesville, University of Virginia graduates will hear a keynote address from former president Jim Ryan, who resigned last summer under pressure from the Trump administration. Final Exercises for various colleges take place tomorrow and Sunday.

Virginia Tech's commencement begins this morning at Lane Stadium, where Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the commencement address. More than 6,500 graduates will receive their degrees this weekend.

William & Mary also hosts graduation ceremonies tonight, organized by degrees, while George Mason held its spring commencement yesterday.

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Morgan Stanley Calls This a $9T Opportunity

If Morgan Stanley’s right, the flying car industry will grow 185,850% by 2050. In fact, they say it will reach $9 trillion in size, more than twice as valuable as today’s global car market.

And 5,500+ investors believe Doroni will lead the charge.

600+ people have already reserved one, good for $240M in potential revenue for Doroni. Now’s your chance to claim a piece of this growth as a Doroni investor today.

➤ Bristol: A multiagency task force executed search warrants at two cannabis stores and plans to raid more in the days ahead, police chief Byron Ashbrook announced. (Details)

➤ Statewide: The Commonwealth ranks 14th among U.S. states for financial transparency, according to a report by the group Truth in Accounting. Virginia scored well for timely reporting but was faulted for using prior-year pension valuation data and for not relying on independent external auditors. (More)

➤ Richmond: The NAACP filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to support Virginia Democrats' appeal of a state Supreme Court decision that overturned the April 21 constitutional referendum. The brief claims the court's decision disenfranchised more than 3.1 million Virginians who voted in the referendum, of whom about 1.6 million supported the measure. (Details)

➤ Newport News: The city approved a 2027 budget that provides $128.5 million for schools and includes raises for eligible employees, including first responders. (Details)

➤ Campbell County: Authorities were cleaning up after a tractor-trailer crash spilled a load of White Claw hard seltzer on northbound Route 29. (More)

➤ Washington, D.C.: The Washington Nationals' official Team Dog will make his big-league debut tonight when the team hosts Baltimore. Natty is an 8-week-old golden retriever and Labrador retriever mix and will be trained as a service dog. (Details)

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➤ The NCAA DIII baseball tournament begins today, with seven schools from Virginia in the field. (Scores)

➤ Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be featured on Season 3 of Netflix's Quarterback series, along with Cam Ward, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Flacco. (Details)

➤ UVA basketball landed a commitment from Saint Louis transfer forward Kalu Anya, a 6-foot-8 senior who led the Billikens in rebounding during the 2024-25 season. (More)

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➤ The Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program will provide $21 million to improve eight Virginia airports. (Details)

➤ Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, a company that recycles the hardware used in data centers, opened a facility in Loudoun County last month. (More)

➤ Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News broke ground on a $200 million expansion project that will double the size of its ER, add a new labor and delivery unit, and expand its NICU facility. (Details)

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Personal Flight Just Became Street Legal

Now they’re tracking to begin delivering H1-X units by 2028. Become an early-stage investor in Doroni’s growth before the world fully catches on.

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➤ Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced her plans to attend the Southwest Virginia Economic Forum at UVA Wise next Thursday. (Details)

➤ The annual country music Patriotic Festival rolls into Norfolk's Scope Arena the weekend of May 22. (More)

➤ Author Sadeqa Johnson will spend the next year as writer-in-residence at William & Mary Libraries. She has lived in the Commonwealth for more than a decade. (Details)

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