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A Guide To Mosquito Repellents, From DEET To … Gin And Tonic?
By: Susan Brink | NPR
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Bug-repellent wristbands? Victoria’s Secret perfume? That old standby DEET? A look at the newest — and the tried-and-truest — methods of keeping skeeters from biting.
Athens Punk and Metal Festival Returns to Casa July 5-7
By: Emily Votaw
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Punk and metal are vital musical forms that are alive and well in Athens County. Last year, Casa Nueva’s “Metal” Mike Lannan threw the first Athens Punk and Metal Fest… Read More
New Process For Ohio Driver’s Licenses
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohioans are now navigating a new process to get their driver’s licenses. State BMV registrar Don Petit says instead of being handed a new license on the spot, drivers will… Read More
China Cuts Tariffs On Autos, Possibly Easing Trade Tensions With U.S.
By: Dustin Dwyer | NPR
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China is cutting tariffs on vehicles from the U.S. and other countries after President Trump railed against the imbalance in trade tariffs. The cuts could help German automakers as well as Tesla.
Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here’s What To Use Instead
By: April Fulton | NPR
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Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals that have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.
More States Opting To ‘Robo-Grade’ Student Essays By Computer
By: Tovia Smith | NPR
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Developers say they understand why teachers would be skeptical. But, they insist, computers already drive cars and detect cancer, so they can certainly handle grading students’ essays.
VIDEO: Are We Headed Toward A Post-Antibiotic World?
By: Jason Beaubien | NPR
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Antibiotics are one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine. But they come with a catch: If you abuse them, you lose them.
Gov. Justice Touts State Budget Surplus As Policy Success
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice says the state of West Virginia ended the last fiscal year with a budget surplus of roughly $28.7 million. The Republican governor said… Read More
Benefit Cuts Announced In Kentucky Following Medicaid Ruling
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration says dental and vision coverage is being cut for nearly a half-million Kentuckians due to a ruling that rejected the state’s Medicaid… Read More
Legislation Provides Nearly $115M For New Voting Machines
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Counties would split nearly $115 million to replace voting machines around the state under a bill approved by the Ohio Legislature. Money for the new equipment… Read More
WOUB News • WORLD: Leftist Manuel López Obrador Wins Mexican Presidency In Landslide
By: Scott Neuman | NPR
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador ran on a platform of rooting out corruption, helping the dispossessed and defending Mexico against President Trump.
Auditor’s Report Shows Opioids Impact On Medicaid
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A state auditor’s report looking at opioids’ impact on Ohio’s Medicaid program shows the number of Medicaid recipients with an opioid-related diagnosis quadrupled from 2010 to… Read More
State Fair To Focus On Promoting Best Of Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Officials say this year’s Ohio State Fair will focus on promoting the best the state has to offer in areas including Ohio’s agricultural industry. The 2018… Read More
West Virginia Coal Waste Plant In Struggle To Stay Open
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A coal waste plant at risk of shutting down in West Virginia is hoping to stay open through state proceedings. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the Grant… Read More
WOUB Golf Benefit Returns July 20
Get ready to tee off for a good cause! Right in the midst of the 2018 Ohio Brew Week, WOUB Public Media is holding their second annual Golf Benefit on… Read More
July State Street ArtWalk Slated for July 5
Returning for the second time, State Street Art Walk is excited to announce the launch of its July walk down the street! Produced in collaboration with Arts West, South East… Read More