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Travel advisory issued for Ecuador: 'Exercise increased caution'

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Ecuador, urging visitors to "exercise increased caution" on their trips. Travelers planning to visit Ecuador’s natural attractions and...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Ohio BMV stops accepting gender-marker change form

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has halted acceptance of the form transgender Ohioans have historically used to change the sex marker on driver’s licenses and state identification...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Three worker deaths at Stellantis raise safety concerns

Three fatal workplace accidents at Stellantis facilities in less than two years have prompted renewed scrutiny of the automaker’s safety practices, Detroit News reported. Regulators, labor leaders and...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Ohio’s cannabis boom shows post-legalization challenges

Two years after launching recreational marijuana sales, Ohio’s market has grown into a billion-dollar industry as sales climb and prices fall. Local governments have collected millions in tax...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Top 5 community colleges for 2026 named in annual report

An annual report on community colleges in the United States has been released, naming the top five community colleges for 2026. The report also identifies the worst-performing community...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Bear crashes into Kentucky kitchen, eats fried chicken

A Kentucky woman in Harlan County awoke to find a bear had entered her home overnight, shattered a glass table and devoured leftover fried chicken, WLKY reported. The...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Dunkin’ 2026 fall menu: Pumpkin spice is back

Dunkin’ has launched its 2026 fall menu, bringing back pumpkin favorites like pumpkin lattes and pumpkin munchkins while adding new festive autumn beverages. The chain also unveiled a...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT