Lebanon’s tricky search for a consensus to pick a president
The Taif Accord of 1989, which led to fundamental constitutional changes in Lebanon, reduced the powers of the country’s president. Yet the institution is significant. According to the constitution, the president, who by custom is always a Maronite Christian, is...
Ohio reports 9,424 more COVID-19 cases; six-day coronavirus update for Wednesday, Nov. 23
Ohio dipped below the benchmark of 10,000 COVID-19 cases this week, dropping from 10,170 last week to 9,424. However, this good news has a slight caveat. The Ohio Department of Health typically releases updated weekly COVID-19 data on Thursday. However, because of...
Ohio ranks as a top 10 state for the most same-sex couple households, new census estimates show
Ohio continues to rank 8th in the country for the most same-sex couples living together, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2021, 36,819 same-sex couples lived together, about 0.8% of the state’s total population. This was an increase of...
Akron awards $1M in American Rescue Plan Act funds to 100 local businesses: See the list
Some 100 small businesses in Akron will receive one-time, $10,000 grants to help offset costs and negative impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city announced Wednesday. Funding for the grants is provided by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars the city...
Lebanon PM confident Netanyahu’s return won’t torpedo maritime deal
The US guarantee of the Lebanon-Israel maritime deal means that the possible return of conservative former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Tuesday’s election will not put the historic agreement in jeopardy, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on...
Lebanon raises electricity tariff, lifting hopes of increased power supply
Lebanon's state power company increased the price it charges for electricity for first time since the 1990s on Tuesday, a move officials hope will pave the way for an eventual increase in power supply and help to stabilise the country's electricity sector — if a...
Ohio girls, ages 12 and 13, accused of driving stolen Kia, then crashing during escape attempt
Two girls, ages 12 and 13, are in custody after authorities say they crashed a stolen vehicle while trying to get away from Franklin County sheriff’s deputies. The pursuit started at about 2:20 a.m. when deputies tried to stop the Kia Soul, according to the sheriff’s...
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022; jackpot $1.248 billion
Winning numbers were selected for a Powerball jackpot estimated at $1.248 billion, the fourth-largest lottery prize ever, in the drawing for Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. The numbers are 2-11-22-35-60 Powerball 23 Power Play 2x. Wednesday’s Classic Lotto numbers are...
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