Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Lake Drones, Series Tied, and Chef Grill-Off

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Newark native Johnny Clem died. A Civil War drummer boy, Clem became the youngest noncommissioned officer in U.S. Army history at age 12, and later rose to brigadier general. By 1915, he was the last Civil War veteran still on active duty.

⛵️ The U.S. Coast Guard deployed innovative new vessels to patrol the border on Lake Erie. Read more about these autonomous sail drones in today’s Top Stories.

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Today’s sponsor, EnergyX, is positioning itself at the center of America’s growing lithium boom with patented extraction technology, major industry backing, and access to millions of tons of untapped lithium reserves across the Americas.

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Coast Guard Deploys Lake Drones

The U.S. Coast Guard deployed two autonomous sailboats on Lake Erie to support border security, search-and-rescue missions, and enforcement of fishing regulations.

The unmanned Saildrones can remain on the water for up to 100 days, powered by wind and solar energy. Each 33-foot vessel is equipped with a 19-foot mast and a vertical wingsail.

The drones operate mostly autonomously, while human operators on shore monitor their feeds and can take control at any time.

You can see photos of them here.

Cities Limit Use of Flock Cameras

Cleveland leaders said the city’s Flock cameras are secure and not used for immigration enforcement, following Dayton's shutdown of its system.

The cameras are automated license plate readers that capture images of passing vehicles, creating a searchable database that helps police determine when and where vehicles were spotted.

In Dayton, the city suspended use of the cameras after a network-sharing feature allowed outside law enforcement agencies to conduct more than 7,000 immigration-related searches, prompting concern among some residents.

Shaker Heights recently changed its Flock policy and now bars the use of the technology for immigration-related investigations.

Lake Erie Faces Moderate Algal Blooms

Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms are forecast to be moderate this season, according to an early-season projection.

Forecast models project that bloom severity will measure between 2 and 5.5, while a score of 7 or higher is considered particularly severe.

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) contain blue-green algae that can produce microcystin, a toxin harmful to humans and wildlife. The blooms can also require local governments to increase drinking water treatment.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will issue its official Lake Erie HAB seasonal forecast on June 25. You can read more about HABs here.

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Discovered: 328 Years Worth of Lithium

The United States just discovered a massive lithium reserve in the Appalachia region, a 328-year supply based on America’s 2025 import totals.

With Morgan Stanley forecasting an 80,000-ton shortage this year alone, the sooner we can tap into it, the better.

For companies like EnergyX, that spells opportunity. Their patented tech can recover lithium 500X faster than traditional methods. And where those only recover roughly 30% of available lithium, EnergyX recovers over 90%. It’s why industry leaders like General Motors have already invested.

With rights to up to 13M tons of untapped lithium across North and South America, EnergyX is already an emerging lithium power. They even just opened America’s largest lithium production facility in Texas.

All of which puts them on the short list of companies capable of turning massive reserves into fast results. Claim your piece of this lithium boom as an early-stage EnergyX investor while you can.

➤ Kent: The city ranks No. 1 among the nation's college towns for Chipotle taco orders. Chipotle will celebrate by offering a graduation gift card promotion this weekend. (More)

➤ Columbus: City officials banned the public from feeding deer amid neighborhood calls for population control measures. (More)

➤ Cuyahoga County: The county will open the lower level of the historic Veterans Memorial Bridge for self-guided tours June 27 as part of Ohio’s America 250 celebrations. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Residents of three Northside apartment buildings formed a tenants’ union to press property owners to address reported problems, including mold, broken radiators, gas leaks, and pest infestations. (More)

➤ Akron: Akron Children’s Hospital launched its Mother and Baby App, a free digital tool that provides medical information and care options from pregnancy through early childhood. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Two Instagram influencers from Pennsylvania were charged with running a real estate Ponzi scheme that promised big returns for investing in local properties. (More)

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➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers opened the second half with a 22-0 run in a 112-103 win over Detroit on Monday. Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 second-half points. The Cavs evened the series at 2-2, with Game 5 tonight in Detroit. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract that runs through the 2031-32 season. (More)

➤ The Game—the marquee football rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan—will kick off at noon Nov. 28 on Fox. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Reds' Triple-A affiliate The Louisville (Ky.) Bats hosted a Nothing Night game, with no music, advertisements, videos, or on-field promotions—just baseball. (More)

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➤ Swiss company Givaudan Flavors Corp. canceled its planned $215 million, 300-worker production facility in Reading, citing site remediation costs. (More)

➤ Most Ohio economists polled by Scioto Analysis questioned both tax incentives for data centers and efforts to ban them. (More)

➤ Ohio-based sushi chain Fusian unveiled its new flying tiger logo that blends features of a tiger and an eagle, a nod to the company’s Cincinnati roots. (See Rebrand)

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America's Biggest Lithium Bet Just Went Live

Lithium prices are up 2X+ since last summer, and Morgan Stanley forecasts an 80,000-ton shortage in 2026. In other words, those with a reliable supply are sitting pretty.

So it’s a big deal that EnergyX just commissioned the single biggest lithium production facility of its kind in the United States.

EnergyX’s patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed of evaporation ponds. With this facility, they’re preparing to produce it at scale.

They’ve got nearly 150,000 acres of lithium-rich land spread across the Americas, including the rights to up to 9.8M tons in Chile alone.

General Motors has already invested. Now, for a limited time, you can join them as an early-stage EnergyX investor.

➤ A computer technology teacher at Thomas Worthington High School appeared on Jeopardy!, the second Little Miami alum to appear on the show in two years. (More)

➤ A chef at the Rocky River LongHorn Steakhouse reached the championship cook-off of the chain’s Steak Master Series competition, featuring chefs from 615 restaurants nationwide. (More)

➤ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton will debut its Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen exhibit May 22, featuring fan-created spacecraft that reflect how flight is “imagined on screen.” (More)

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Why Are So Many Drivers Suddenly Shopping Their Car Insurance?

Monday, May 11, 2026

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Today’s partner is Insurify, and honestly, this is one of those things that just makes sense to check. Car insurance rates have gone up a lot recently, and it only takes a few minutes to compare quotes and see if you could save money. The process is simple, and there’s really no downside to seeing what other options are out there.

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Your car insurance renews, you glance at the number, and somehow it’s jumped again. Maybe by $20 a month. Maybe by $50. Maybe more. And yet nothing really changed. No accidents. No tickets. Same car. Same driving habits.

It’s happening all over the country right now.

Insurance companies have been raising rates aggressively over the last few years, and many drivers are simply absorbing the increases because shopping for insurance feels like a hassle. Most people assume comparing rates means filling out endless forms, sitting through sales calls, or spending an entire afternoon jumping between websites.

That’s exactly why companies like Insurify have taken off.

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Supreme Court Appeal, Presidential Search, and Road Shark Bites

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1607, the 104 men and boys from England who had arrived in North America to establish a settlement picked Jamestown as the site of their colony. They named it for King James I, and it was the first permanent English settlement in North America.

Many places in Virginia are named for the English aristocracy. But not every place! We asked readers where their local names came from. "Roanoke was supposedly named for a similar word for local Native American money," one wrote.

"Middleburg got its name because it was midway between Washington, DC, and Winchester," another said. A Northern Virginia reader added, "Reston was a planned community designed by a guy named Robert E. Simon. So our name is RES (his initials)-ton."

Hit reply any time to share fun facts about our Commonwealth.

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Democrats Appeal to SCOTUS

Virginia Democrats appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to block a decision last week by the state Supreme Court that overturned the results of the April 21 referendum to amend the state constitution. The suit claims the court showed a "grave misunderstanding of federal law" in its decision.

Voters approved the change, which would allow redistricting this year, by a narrow margin. However, the state Supreme Court threw out that vote last week on procedural grounds.

The Virginia General Assembly spent $5 million of taxpayer money to administer the election, while private groups poured in more than $83 million.

Some Democrats have backed a plan that would remove all seven members of the state court so the case could be revived before a new Supreme Court. Gov. Abigail Spanberger made it clear that she opposes that idea.

Family Leave Bill Signed

Virginia became the first state in the South to mandate family and medical leave after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a pair of bills this week.

Up to 12 weeks of paid leave will be available for new parents, patients recovering from a serious illness, those caring for an ailing family member, wounded military members, and those fleeing domestic violence.

The benefits will become available in December 2028, after paycheck contributions start in April of that year. The Virginia Employment Commission will administer the program.

Passenger Exposed to Hantavirus Under Observation

A Virginia resident will be kept at home and monitored for 42 days after being exposed recently to hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. "That person continues to be healthy," Dr. Brandy Darby of the Virginia Department of Health said.

Hantavirus has a long incubation period, with symptoms appearing from 1 to 8 weeks after infection. So far, only one Virginian is listed among the 18 Americans who may have been exposed during the cruise.

The Virginia resident disembarked the Hondius before the outbreak on the ship was discovered. If infected, this person may have exposed as many as four other Virginians during the return trip.

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Discovered: 328 Years Worth of Lithium

The United States just discovered a massive lithium reserve in the Appalachia region, a 328-year supply based on America’s 2025 import totals.

With Morgan Stanley forecasting an 80,000-ton shortage this year alone, the sooner we can tap into it, the better.

All of which puts them on the short list of companies capable of turning massive reserves into fast results. Claim your piece of this lithium boom as an early-stage EnergyX investor while you can.

➤ Blacksburg: Virginia Tech's presidential search committee said it could take six months or more to replace outgoing President Tim Sands. "I think it's about finding the right person," committee member Bridget Ryan Berman said. "It will take as much time as it needs to take." (Details)

➤ Roanoke: The Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition installed six naloxone vending boxes to provide free medication in high-need areas of Roanoke, Martinsville, and Henry County. Naloxone can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. (More)

➤ Hampton Roads: Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans said she does not support an interviewer who told her that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries "should get your cotton-picking hands off of Virginia." Kiggans said, "The radio host should not have used that language and I do not—and did not—condone it." (Details)

➤ Loudoun County: A student at Freedom High School reportedly took photos and video of other students in a school bathroom. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incidents, which may have occurred over the past three years. (More)

➤ Statewide: More than one-fifth of full-time jobs with the Virginia Department of Corrections are open, according to a recent survey. The available positions include corrections officers, nurses, and mental health specialists. (Details)

➤ Grundy: The Appalachian School of Law is considering a merger with the University of Pikeville in Kentucky. Buchanan County has agreed to spend millions of dollars to keep the struggling school afloat. (More)

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➤ A federal judge in Roanoke heard arguments this week about whether a homeschooled ninth grader should be allowed to run track at his local public high school. (More)

➤ Top 50 recruit Darius Bivins—who led Bishop O'Connell High School to a championship game—committed to play college ball at Saint Mary's this week. (Details)

➤ Washington Commanders first-round pick Sonny Styles chose to wear No. 52 as a nod to Ray Lewis and Patrick Willis, two linebackers he idolized growing up. (More)

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➤ Businesses across the Commonwealth said they are struggling because of soaring diesel fuel costs. "There are just some huge cost impacts, huge energy impacts," the vice president of a paving business said. "It's just at this point, it's really not sustainable to continue." (Details)

➤ Lumber Liquidators announced it will close its Sandston distribution center by the end of June and lay off all 65 employees there. (More)

➤ The Historic Cavalier Hotel may be up for sale, as the Virginia Beach Development Authority reconsiders its support for the property. (Details)

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America's Biggest Lithium Bet Just Went Live

Lithium prices are up 2X+ since last summer, and Morgan Stanley forecasts an 80,000-ton shortage in 2026. In other words, those with a reliable supply are sitting pretty.

So it’s a big deal that EnergyX just commissioned the single biggest lithium production facility of its kind in the United States.

EnergyX’s patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed of evaporation ponds. With this facility, they’re preparing to produce it at scale.

They’ve got nearly 150,000 acres of lithium-rich land spread across the Americas, including the rights to up to 9.8M tons in Chile alone.

General Motors has already invested. Now, for a limited time, you can join them as an early-stage EnergyX investor.

➤ The Middle Ground Lighthouse, a privately owned residential property in the Chesapeake Bay that is only accessible by boat, is for sale. The facility is also a working lighthouse that flashes every night. (Details)

➤ The Fauquier Education Farm taps an unusual resource to find willing workers: inmates from the county jail. "I've never had any problems," farm director Jim Hankins said. (More)

➤ The Road Shark Campaign, a partnership between Fairfax County and Virginia State Police, generated more than 13,000 citations and warnings for dangerous driving in its first week. The program will return beginning June 8. (Details)

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