More adults are buying kids’ toys for themselves
A lot of people are enjoying their holiday gifts, but new data shows kids are not the only ones. Maybe you are one of the …
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Cincinnati Zoo hippos Fritz and Fiona have first interactions with each other
The Cincinnati Zoo’s baby hippo Fritz is taking another huge step as he’s begun his first introductions to his big sister Fiona — with their …
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It’s a boy! Cincinnati Zoo reveals new baby hippo’s gender
It’s official: Fiona has a baby brother! The Cincinnati Zoo confirmed Monday morning that Bibi’s new baby is a boy. “Bibi and the baby are …
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Famous hippo Fiona is a big sister after mom Bibi gives birth to healthy new baby
The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here — Fiona officially is a big sister! On Aug. 3, around 10 p.m., Bibi gave …
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Kentucky man in remission after being first to undergo new cancer therapy focused on T-cells
A Northern Kentucky man is the first patient in the world to receive cancer therapy, which has kept his cancer from returning. John Hornsby Sr. …
Doorbell camera shows stranger alerting family of house fire
An Ohio family was sleeping peacefully in the early morning hours of July 12, completely unaware their house was on fire until a stranger knocked …
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Electrified highways could one day power electric vehicles on the road
With fuel costs breaking the bank, you might be considering buying an electric vehicle. For those worried about traveling long distances between charges, range anxiety …
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Cincinnati Zoo care team ready for baby hippo
When Fiona the hippo was born at the Cincinnati Zoo six weeks premature, her survival captivated not just the city, but much of the world. …
Grocery store sets world record for largest fruit display ever
A Chicago grocery store set a record on June 8 for the world’s largest fruit display. Jewel Osco’s fruit display included over 200,000 bananas and …
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Maker says sriracha shortage looms due to crop failure
You might be able to find sriracha sauce now, but its maker said to expect a shortage. Huy Fong Foods, the original maker of sriracha …
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Ukrainian nurse who lost legs in blast dances with husband at wedding
A young couple in Ukraine found themselves celebrating their wedding in a hospital in the city of Lviv after 23-year-old Oksana Balandina lost both of …
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Cincinnati Zoo’s famous hippo is going to be a big sister
Cincinnati’s favorite hippo is going to be a big sister! Fiona, who was born six weeks premature in January 2017, will be a sibling when …
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Dolly Parton declines nomination for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
Country superstar and singer-songwriter Dolly Parton announced her decision to bow out of her recent nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of …
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Family of Longtime Bengals Fan Rallies to Send ‘Cincinnati’s Grandpa,’ 86, to Super Bowl
James Lipscomb has been a Bengals fan since the beginning. In fact, it seemed almost like destiny that he’d be a fan. He attended the …
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Family experiencing homelessness gets ultimate gift in time for the holidays
A Dunkin’ employee received the surprise of a lifetime from one loyal customer: a fully furnished home. Ebony Johnson met customer Suzanne Burke in a …
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Why there’s a gorilla statue and 10,000 bananas on Wall Street right now
A 7-foot bronze statue of Harambe, the Cincinnati Zoo gorilla that was shot in 2016 after a young boy climbed inside its enclosure, appeared on …
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A 99-year-old man is still jogging and inspiring others
A longtime runner at 99 years old, one Cincinnati man is still pounding the pavement five miles at a time, three times a week, offering inspiration …
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Legally blind educator pushed through workplace discrimination to start her own company
Finding a good job can be tough for everyone, but for someone with a disability, it’s even harder — even for people with disabilities and …
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It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Zaila Avant-garde, the Scripps National Spelling Bee champ
Zaila Avant-garde walks onto the basketball court with the kind of confidence an NBA player might exude, but the Whitney Houston shirt she sports alludes …
Walmart joins Target in announcing it won’t be open on Thanksgiving
Walmart announced June 4 that its U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving later this year. The big-box store said in a press release that the stores …
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Trained dogs can effectively sniff out COVID-19
A group in the United Kingdom says it has discovered more evidence that dogs are able to detect COVID-19 in humans. According to Medical Detection Dogs, …
Garbage truck driver adopts puppy he found abandoned in backpack along his route
Aaron Kinsel, a sanitation driver for waste management company Rumpke, was on his Wednesday morning route when he made a distressing discovery — a discarded …
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New zoo exhibit lets kangaroos hop right up to you
The Cincinnati, Ohio, zoo’s latest exhibit, the Australian-themed Roo Valley, will allow guests to walk right alongside hopping kangaroos when it opens Aug. 18. When …
These young students built a crossing-guard robot to keep pedestrians safe
A grade-school robotics team from Ohio put together a project to keep their neighborhood’s pedestrians safer. The students on Nativity School’s robotics team in Cincinnati, …
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This man is biking 6,500 miles to raise $650,000 for Parkinson’s research
As Joe Motz prepares for his 65th birthday, he’s also gearing up for a 6,500-mile journey to raise awareness and support for patients with Parkinson’s …
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After a video of this boy playing basketball went viral, Shaquille O’Neal challenged him — and lost
Don’t let his small stature fool you. At 4-foot-2, New Haven Elementary fifth grader Landon Spicer can bring the best game against anyone in basketball …
This Navy veteran sold his lifelong collection of baseball memorabilia to help fellow vets
Navy veteran Anthony Teague spent years building his collection of baseball memorabilia, some of it near priceless: Helmets, signed baseballs, antique catcher’s mitts with worn …
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Scientists are warning that coffee could become extinct
Here’s something to ponder next time you’re waiting in line for a $5 caramel macchiato: That beverage could become a casualty of climate change. In …
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What to buy and what not to buy on Amazon Prime Day
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More than a toy store: Toys R Us closing will have massive impacts across the US
It was a rite of passage. A special treat. A moment of pure joy. Millions of children have fond memories of picking out toys at Toys …
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There are so many mayflies in this city right now that they showed up on weather radar
It’s that time of year in northeast Ohio — mayfly season. The tiny flying bugs are a summer staple in the Cleveland area, and swarms …
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Kroger plans to try grocery delivery with self-driving cars
Did you expect them to stop at robot-powered warehouses? The Kroger Co. has announced yet another new partnership to redefine grocery shopping. Kroger will conduct …
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Darrell Kelly: How this man graduated with a law degree, MBA from two different schools on one day
Darrell Landon Kelly had little time to bask in the honor of his graduation from the University of Cincinnati College of Law on May 12. Kelly and …
Study finds facial yoga can actually shave years off your appearance
Wander through a typical drugstore and you’ll find all sorts of creams and products promising to flatten out wrinkles, deflate under-eye bags and make you …
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How one high school is using Post-It notes to spread positivity
Two inches by two inches with words of encouragement or pictures guaranteed to brighten someone’s day. The “Take What You Need” Wall at Fairfield High School …
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