Chad Essert, once the head of Bethel’s police force, is back in Clermont County after being extradited from Florida. The sheriff’s office booked him into jail late Thursday evening, and he will stay there without bail while 70 felony counts loom. His first court date is set for Monday. The indictme
Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin, have fallen sharply on June 19 after the U. S. Federal Reserve hinted that interest rates may rise in the second half of this year. Bitcoin, the biggest digital coin by market value, is now around $63, 000, down from about $65, 000 earlier
This year’s schedule for Going-to-Sun Road shows a clear pattern of balancing access with protection. The full route will open to cars on Monday, weather permitting, but unlike many mountain roads, no advance booking is needed for vehicles this season. Cyclists already have full access now, yet the
California is seeing a rise in measles cases just as thousands of soccer fans flood the state for the World Cup. A traveler from Hong Kong carrying the virus passed through Los Angeles International Airport on June 11, possibly exposing others to measles. That same week, another infected person trav
Cubans woke up to news that their government just passed the biggest set of economic changes in years. The rules now let people start small businesses, open private banks, and invest in state-run companies. It’s a big shift from decades of strict state control. But most Havana residents aren’t rushi
This week marked the last set of Athletes of the Week for the 2025-2026 high school sports season in Cincinnati. Readers voted online until June 19 for their favorite performances. Winners can now grab their certificates and add their photos to an online showcase. The voting covered high school spo
China’s biggest battery maker just dropped a game-changing update that could make electric cars cheaper and more reliable. CATL, a company known for pushing battery tech forward, revealed a new sodium-ion battery that lasts up to 20 years and handles 15, 000 charge cycles—way more than older sodium-
Christian Pulisic’s journey from a small U. S. town to soccer stardom is more than just about goals and trophies. Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania—home of the famous chocolate factory—his early life was shaped by two key forces: soccer and family. His dad played professionally, and his mom later took t
Cape Verde’s keeper Vozinha has become a social media sensation after a standout performance against Spain in the World Cup. In just a few days, his Instagram followers jumped from a few thousand to over 13 million, placing him ahead of many well‑known athletes. The match ended in a 0‑0 draw,
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) have agreed to combine into one public entity. The deal will see REFI switch its status from a real‑estate investment trust to a business development company and merge with LIEN in an all‑stock swap. After closin
