Saturday, September 12, 2026

August Inflation, Newspaper Layoffs, and Fat Bear Week

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August from a year earlier, matching July's pace but coming in slightly above economists' forecasts. The odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week rose to 90% after the report.
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Why Your Joints Feel So Stiff Every Morning (and Worse Every Year)

For decades, doctors blamed joint stiffness on cartilage loss and inflammation. But Harvard researchers discovered something different — a hidden "drought" inside your joints that slowly drains the lubricating fluid they need to move freely. This invisible drying-out begins in your 40s and accelerates each decade after 50. A Boston doctor who studied these findings developed a targeted approach that's already helped over 300,000 Americans move with less stiffness — without surgery or injections.

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

Physical therapists say six simple moves may protect the strength and balance that age quietly erodes. (See Exercises)

One surrogate's refusal to end a pregnancy has escalated into a custody fight now before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Hear Story)

Popular weight loss drugs have been linked to a rare brain disorder that can turn deadly without quick treatment. (Podcast Available)

Politics

A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration's bid to lift a freeze on new Postal Service rules for mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterms, finding the regulations would likely disenfranchise millions of voters. (More)

The CIA on Friday declassified 71 intelligence reports from before the Sept. 11 attacks, revealing what the agency told Presidents Clinton and Bush about al Qaeda threats. (More)

The Indiana Supreme Court declared incumbent state Sen. Spencer Deery the winner over Trump-backed challenger Paula Copenhaver by three votes, ending a months-long recount in a race tied to the state’s redistricting fight. (More)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 bills restricting children's exposure to addictive social media features, banning AI chatbot toys and criminalizing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. (More)

Sports

No. 1 Ohio State visits No. 4 Texas in Austin tonight for Week 2’s only matchup between ranked teams. The day’s slate kicks off with No. 11 Oklahoma visiting Michigan and Arizona State facing No. 10 Texas A&M. (See Schedule)

The US Open women’s final pits Elena Rybakina against Aryna Sabalenka today, with Rybakina set to take over the No. 1 ranking Monday regardless of the result. (More)

SEC leaders imposed no sanctions on LSU after Thursday’s meeting to consider expulsion, but said discussions will continue over a dispute involving LSU’s attempts to add former NFL signees to its roster. (More)

An MRI confirmed that New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain expected to sideline him for at least four weeks. (More)

Yesterday’s Results: US Open | MLB | NCAAF | Soccer

Finance

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$100.40
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Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.
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The Joint Problem Glucosamine, Turmeric, and Collagen Can't Fix

Turmeric, glucosamine, collagen — if you've tried them all and still wake up stiff, there's a reason. They don't address what Harvard researchers identified as the real problem: joints slowly drying out from the inside. A Boston doctor found a targeted way to trigger your body to replenish that fluid naturally — no surgery, no injections. Over 300,000 Americans have already used it to move freely again.

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured the key Red Sea port of Mokha, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb shipping strait, as Iran called for an end to Saudi Arabia's blockade of Yemen. (More)

The death toll from a ferry fire off the western Philippines rose to 35, with 54 still missing after the vessel caught fire Wednesday night en route to the tourist island of Coron. (More)

Britain’s Parliament rejected an assisted dying bill 286 to 270 on its second attempt in the House of Commons, ending a push to let terminally ill adults in England and Wales choose to end their lives. (More)

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Nashville's airport board voted unanimously on Friday to rename Nashville International Airport after the late Dolly Parton, who died last month at 80, following a proposal by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. (More)

The CDC declared this summer's record cyclospora outbreak as officially over, though an FDA investigation continues into how tainted iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states, killing two. (More)

“Fat Bear Week” returns Sept. 22, when fans worldwide vote in a bracket-style tournament to crown the chunkiest brown bear at Alaska's Katmai National Park. (More)

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How far do you live from where you were born?

  1. Same state
  2. One state away
  3. Across the country
  4. Different country
  5. Other
 

Yesterday's Results:

Do you know how to ride a horse?

  1. I used to: 43%
  2. Once or twice: 36%
  3. Yes, I still ride: 11%
  4. Never have: 10%

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“Right now we are circling the drain, and that scares the hell out of me.”

Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald deputy investigations editor, on losing 30 newsroom positions to layoffs and job eliminations

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Buckeyes Visit Texas, Armadillo Spotted, and a Steak n’ Shake Endorsement

Top-ranked Ohio State visits No. 4 Texas tonight for the week’s only matchup between ranked teams, with the Longhorns sitting as slight 1.5-point favorites for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.                
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Article Icon 1Buckeyes Visit No. 4 Texas

Top-ranked Ohio State visits No. 4 Texas tonight for the week’s only matchup between ranked teams. The Longhorns are slight 1.5-point favorites for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

The Buckeyes steamrolled Ball State 56-3 in their season opener, with Julian Sayin completing 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and accounting for four touchdowns. Texas routed Texas State 59-7.

Ohio State will make a record 69th appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay this morning. The Buckeyes are 47-21 with the show on site, winning eight straight.

Ohio State leads the all-time series 3-2 after winning the past two meetings, including a 14-7 win in last season’s opener. Texas last defeated the Buckeyes in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl.

Article Icon 1Dorm Heat Prompts Viral Video

A viral TikTok showing students at The Ohio State University sleeping on basement furniture has renewed scrutiny of six residence halls without air conditioning after students reported temperatures above 90 degrees.

Some Mack Hall residents resorted to sleeping on couches and tables in cooler basement spaces, and one student's video drew more than 200,000 views.

Ohio State placed large fans in hallways, stocked refrigerators with water and frozen treats, and offered one free box fan per room.

About 1,700 of the university's roughly 14,000 campus residents live in the affected buildings. Trustees approved $4.7 million for a Baker Hall air conditioning project earlier this month.

Article Icon 1Armadillo May Be Ohio’s First

A dead armadillo found near Oxford may represent Ohio's first documented natural arrival, according to Miami University researchers studying the species' northward movement.

Previous armadillos found dead near Ohio interstate ramps were considered vehicle "hitchhikers." Researchers believe the Oxford specimen arrived without human help, potentially distinguishing it from those earlier encounters.

Miami University associate professor of biology Tereza Jezkova said researchers don't yet understand how armadillos are surviving beyond their expected range. She said they have no reason to believe the animals would harm other species in the region.

The specimen is being preserved in a campus laboratory and will eventually be displayed at the Hefner Museum of Natural History.

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The Pentagon’s Got Their Eye on This Tech

One of the biggest indicators for forward-thinking investors is where the US government puts their money. They move first on the technology they know is going to shape the future. 

First, they bet big on jet engines. Then drones. Now? It’s flying cars.  This August, the U.S. Air Force just signed a $142M deal for a flying car company building five-seater fleets. But our nation’s defense can’t stop there. Our nation’s most covert operations need smaller, personal aircrafts. And Doroni, the company positioned to lead the $100B personal eVTOL category, aims to capture this opportunity.

Their flying car, the H1-X opens the skies to all members of the military. Their SOULAI platform is so intuitive, you can pilot their aircraft after 25 hours of training. And its patented ducted fan system is designed to be safer than competitors. 

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Around Ohio

➤ Statewide: Steak 'n Shake endorsed U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, citing his support for the Make America Healthy Again movement, food supply transparency, and lower consumer costs. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Gov. Mike DeWine told university leaders that consolidation "can't and won't happen" during his remaining term. Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says his proposal targets duplicative programs, not entire institutions. (See Details)

➤ East Palestine: Researchers have found that symptom patterns and inflammation markers among some residents resemble those seen in Gulf War illness patients following the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment. (More)

➤ Geauga County: Fumes from mixed cleaning chemicals overcame three Giant Eagle maintenance workers in Bainbridge Township, prompting the store's precautionary evacuation. All three were reported in stable or good condition. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Former U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan joined a bipartisan commission studying how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs and developing policy recommendations for workers, businesses, and communities. (More)

➤ Parma: Marc's will close its produce and commissary facility in November, eliminating 55 jobs as Indianapolis Fruit assumes operations and continues supplying the chain's 59 stores. (See Details)

➤ Cincinnati: Organizers canceled the rescheduled Great Ohio River Swim after forecasts showed Sunday’s current would exceed 2 mph, far above the roughly 0.5 mph typical for the event. (More)


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Ohio Sports

➤ The Big Ten Conference is expanding enhanced replay coverage to all Big Ten-officiated home games, giving viewers live audio from referees during replay reviews after last week’s controversial ending between Michigan and Western Michigan. (See Details)

➤ Alabama transfer defensive end Qua Russaw is expected to make his Ohio State debut against Texas tonight after missing the opener. (More)

➤ FC Cincinnati's owners are reportedly pursuing Racing Louisville, including a potential relocation of the NWSL club to Cincinnati after the city missed out on an expansion franchise. (See Details)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: US Open | MLB | NCAAF | Soccer

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➤ Schmidt's Columbus Oktoberfest is underway at the Ohio Expo Center, running through tomorrow. Matt Schmidt, who died in April, is being honored throughout the weekend. (See Details)

➤ A Tudor-style castle in Richfield is listed for $1 million, offering 4,500 square feet, five bedrooms, salvaged European doors, a stone bridge, and a two-acre lot. (See Photos)

➤ The Poland Historical Society will host its third Tour of Homes in six years on Sept. 19, opening several residences to visitors. (See Details)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

Physical therapists say six simple moves may protect the strength and balance that age quietly erodes. (See Exercises)

One surrogate's refusal to end a pregnancy has escalated into a custody fight now before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Hear Story)

Popular weight loss drugs have been linked to a rare brain disorder that can turn deadly without quick treatment. (Podcast Available)

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Who wins tonight's Ohio State-Texas showdown?

  1. Ohio State
  2. Texas
  3. Not sure

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Which Cincinnati chili option do you choose?

  1. Not a fan: 44%
  2. Three-way: 19%
  3. Five-way: 13%
  4. Four-way: 11%
  5. Cheese coney: 11%
  6. Other: 2%
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August Inflation, Newspaper Layoffs, and Fat Bear Week

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August from a year earlier, matching July's pace but coming in slightly above economists' forec...