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‘Lord of the Rings’ director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand’s lost moa
Filmmaker Peter Jackson owns one of the largest private collections of bones of an extinct New Zealand bird called the moa.
Piqua Fire Department unveils new ambulance
The Piqua Fire Department has a new ambulance in its ranks, replacing an older one to keep the fleet in tip top form. Courtesy of City of Piqua Courtesy of City of ...
Israel outlines plans to pack Gaza’s population into a closed border zone. Here’s a closer look
Israel’s defense minister has outlined plans to pack hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a closed zone of the Gaza ...
Noem says first responders in Texas ‘still looking for a lot of little girls’ missing after flood
Her voice breaking, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that emergency responders in Texas are “still looking for a lot of little girls” who remain missing after ...
NHL and the NHLPA ratify their CBA extension through 2030
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have ratified their extension of the collective bargaining agreement, securing labor peace in the sport through 2030. The league and union announced in a joint ...
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced Tuesday that the upcoming academic year will be his last in charge of the department, with an official retirement planned ...
Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
Real estate investors are snapping up a bigger share of U.S. homes on the market as rising prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs freeze out many other would-be homebuyers.
Trump Media files for ‘Crypto Blue Chip ETF’ with SEC
President Donald Trump continues to expand his crypto-related offerings, this time with a planned exchange-traded fund tied to the prices of five popular cryptocurrencies. Trump Media & ...
DPD seeking information on Marathon Ave. shooting
Officials have shared new details about the Sunday, July 6 shooting on Marathon Avenue. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, a 19-year-old arrived at Miami ...
St. Jude Children’s Hospital’s fundraising arm selects new CEO in midst of global expansion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s fundraising organization, ALSAC, promoted Ike Anand Tuesday to become its new president and chief executive officer. The leadership change comes as ALSAC ...
EU justice chief laments democratic standards in Hungary
Hungary has made virtually no progress in addressing European Union concerns about democratic backsliding over the last year, the EU’s justice commissioner said Tuesday, as ...
‘Extensive vandalism’ closes Piqua park restrooms
The city of Piqua is cleaning up after individuals allegedly caused visible damage. According to the city, restrooms at Lock 9 Park are now restricted after unnamed ...