Saturday, August 1, 2026

Hidden Prime Benefits, Mortgage Rates Rise, Shark Sightings Surge

Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast with Amy Hess has a few stories you won’t find in today’s emailed edition, only in the podcast episode, because not everything fits in an inbox.

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

➤ Your $139 Amazon Prime membership includes hidden benefits most members are unknowingly paying for and never using. (Hear More)

➤ Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in a year as war fears and Fed doubts fuel inflation concerns. (Listen Now)

➤ Shark sightings are surging off New York City beaches, forcing police to send drones into the sky over swimmers. (Podcast Available)

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Smoke Hospitalizations, Aviation Jobs, and Jesse Owens Trees

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1813, the Battle of Fort Stephenson began in present-day Fremont, where U.S. Army Maj. George Croghan rejected a British demand for surrender before leading his outnumbered forces to victory.

🥬 Ohio’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has climbed past 4,000 cases, while investigators continue working to identify additional sources. Find the latest details in today’s Top Stories.

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Wildfire Smoke Hospitalizes 14 Soldiers

Fourteen Ohio National Guard soldiers were sent to hospitals last month during a training exercise after wildfire smoke pushed Michigan’s air quality to dangerous levels, according to an Ohio National Guard spokesperson.

Michigan issued a statewide air quality alert July 15 because of elevated fine-particle pollution. Commanders removed pregnant soldiers and troops with respiratory conditions from field training, delivered 20,000 KN95 masks, and obtained oxygen tanks locally.

About 3,000 soldiers were participating at Camp Grayling. Officials halted all field exercises July 17 after the air quality index exceeded 500, then resumed training once conditions improved. All 14 hospitalized soldiers have since been discharged.

Ohio Cyclospora Cases Top 4,000

Ohio’s cyclosporiasis outbreak reached 4,087 cases Friday, up from 2,650 a week earlier. The state ranks second only to Michigan as investigators worked to identify additional sources.

Cyclospora can cause prolonged watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and dehydration. Symptoms may take up to two weeks to appear, making exposure difficult to trace, and a stool Polymerase Chain Reaction test can help confirm the infection.

Taco Bell removed Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce after federal officials linked it to illnesses in several states. Researchers said the restaurant chain wasn’t the sole source, leaving the broader investigation unresolved.

Wilkin Case Has Person of Interest

Puerto Rico police have identified a person of interest in the killing of Tyler Wilkin, a 35-year-old Wilmington man found shot near his campsite in Luquillo on July 10.

Wilkin was discovered with a single gunshot wound to the head in mangroves near Playa La Selva. Before his death, he messaged friends about someone howling and setting off fireworks near his tent, then sent a final message about two hours later.

A private investigator said the noises may have been used to lure Wilkin from his campsite, though the theory remains unconfirmed. His family and friends are seeking $30,000 to hire an investigator, while the FBI provides assistance to police in Puerto Rico.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation board to approve a $1 billion employer dividend, which would bring total payouts during his administration to $10.2 billion. (More)

➤ Richmond Heights: Flexjet plans to add 976 full-time jobs by the end of 2031, generating $62.5 million in annual payroll after securing a 15-year state tax credit. (More)

➤ Avon: Cleveland Clinic broke ground on a $322 million, 250,000-square-foot expansion that will increase capacity for emergency care, cancer care, imaging, surgery, intensive care, and inpatient services by 2029. (See Renderings)

➤ Columbus: A federal judge dismissed a challenge from advocacy groups to warrantless immigration arrests, citing insufficient evidence of future harm. (More)

➤ Delaware: Grady Memorial Hospital’s maternity unit closed Friday after OhioHealth cited declining delivery numbers and more complex births. Prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic services will remain available locally. (See Details)

➤ Adams County: Four corrections officers face charges of dereliction of duty following an investigation into the treatment of an inmate found unresponsive after spending several days in a holding cell. (More)

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➤ Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham said the rivalry with Ohio State can remain fierce without becoming hateful, adding that he considers Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day a good person. (More)

➤ Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart suffered a hyperextended knee but isn’t believed to have ligament damage. He's expected to miss multiple weeks. (More)

➤ Nearly two dozen saplings grafted from one of four English oaks brought back to the U.S. by Ohio State Olympian Jesse Owens will be auctioned at Holden Arboretum, with bidding on a single sapling possibly starting at $50,000. (See Details)

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➤ Weekend storms could bring localized flash flooding to northeast Ohio from Saturday night into Sunday, with widespread rainfall totals of 0.5 to 1 inch and higher totals near Canton. (See Forecast)

➤ An AI-generated poster won the Ohio State Fair’s $1,000 contest, drawing criticism from artists even though the rules allow entrants to use artificial intelligence when they disclose it. (More)

➤ Cleveland Clinic is preparing to launch a Beachwood-based prescription delivery program using drones during normal business hours. More details are expected in early August. (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. Clicking the link will take you directly to these stories:

➤ Your $139 Amazon Prime membership includes hidden benefits most members are unknowingly paying for and never using. (Hear More)

➤ Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in a year as war fears and Fed doubts fuel inflation concerns. (Listen Now)

➤ Shark sightings are surging off New York City beaches, forcing police to send drones into the sky over swimmers. (Podcast Available)

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Which of these central Ohio events, if any, do you plan to attend this weekend?

None of these: 26%
Dublin Irish Festival: 13%
Pelotonia: 13%
Ohio State Fair: 12%
Picnic with the Pops: 12%
Clippers game: 12%
Other: 12%

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Voting Rights, NASA Wind Tunnel, and Guard Transformation

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1770, William Clark was born in Caroline County. He later co-commanded the Lewis and Clark Expedition with Meriwether Lewis from 1804 to 1806, mapping the West, keeping detailed journals, and serving afterward as Missouri Territory governor and U.S. Superintendent of Indian Affairs.

NASA just opened its first major new wind tunnel in more than 40 years at Langley, where researchers could help shape everything from tomorrow’s aircraft to vehicles designed for Mars. If you could tour one Virginia research or military facility, which would you choose? Hit reply, and let us know!

Spanberger Restores Rights to 66,085

Since taking office in January, Gov. Spanberger has restored civil rights to 66,085 Virginians with past felony convictions, including voting and jury service.

Virginia’s constitution currently bars people with felony convictions from voting unless the governor restores their rights. Spanberger reinstated a proactive review process after taking office.

Voters will consider a constitutional amendment Nov. 3 that would automatically restore voting rights upon release from incarceration, removing the decision from the governor.

Virginia Guard Tests New Brigade Model

Virginia’s 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team became the first National Guard brigade to complete a readiness rotation under the Army’s new mobile structure.

Over 18 months, the brigade fielded about 35 new capabilities, including squad vehicles, drones, counter-drone technology, electronic warfare systems, and updated command tools.

The Army plans to convert 25 of 27 National Guard combat brigades, using the Virginia unit’s training lessons to guide future transitions.

NASA Opens New Langley Wind Tunnel

NASA opened its first major new wind tunnel in more than 40 years Friday at Langley Research Center in Hampton.

The research facility will test scale models of aircraft, drones, rockets, and spacecraft through free-flight and mounted experiments.

The 25,000-square-foot facility can reach 117 mph and will support research involving X-planes, reentry capsules, and vehicles designed for flight on Mars.

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➤ Statewide: Extreme drought fell to 8% and severe drought to 21%, though most of the commonwealth remains under some drought designation. (More)

➤ Culpeper: Three Eastern View High School golfers swam into Lake Culpeper and rescued two adults and a child after the family’s kayaks capsized. (More)

➤ Ashburn: Homeowners in a 143-house subdivision are considering a reported $4 million-per-home sale to a data center developer; every owner must agree and rezoning is required. (More)

➤ Northern Virginia: University of Maryland researchers are tracking black bears to estimate population size and movement, including one that crossed the Potomac River into Herndon. (More)

➤ Albemarle County: Eastbound I-64 will have daytime left-lane closures between mile markers 130 and 132 Aug. 3-6 for tree trimming. Expect delays. (More)

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➤ Virginia Tech cross country and track & field received a $1.2 million gift from Lynchburg donors Martha and Paul Seufer, the largest in program history. The gift will fund a new Champions For Life area in Rector Field House and a covered pavilion at the outdoor practice facility. (More)

➤ Capitals star Alex Ovechkin went viral this week after accidentally wandering into a couple's wedding photo shoot hotel while carrying a hockey stick. The bride initially thought he was a janitor. (More)

➤ Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin said this offseason has been a welcome return to normalcy after last year's holdout and injury-shortened season. He also said he’s been building chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels and mentoring the team's younger receivers. (More)

➤ Washington Wizards wing Jamir Watkins underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee and is expected to miss most of the 2026-27 season. The 43rd pick in the 2025 draft, he averaged 7.4 points in 50 games as a rookie. (More)

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➤ The historic Cavalier Hotel sold for $23.9 million as part of a $174 million deal that also included three other Virginia Beach Oceanfront properties. (More)

➤ The Virginia Zoo welcomed its first-ever green oropendola chick and two Kenya crested guineafowl keets, whose mother set a breeding-age record. (See Photos)

➤ The “Greetings from Richmond” mural returned to Broad Street with hidden city landmarks and a tribute to late Valentine museum director Bill Martin. (See Photos)

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