Saturday, July 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1914, baseball legend Babe Ruth made his major league debut, pitching the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Naps. Ruth worked seven innings and allowed three runs, two earned, to secure his first career win.

🪐 A mini planetary alignment will appear before sunrise tomorrow. Weather permitting, find out how to spot the planets in today’s Top Stories.

Slowing how fast you age sounds like it should take a punishing diet or a shelf of supplements. New research out of Japan says otherwise. Scientists found that one small daily habit, paired with another, slowed the body’s biological aging about as much as cutting your calorie intake by a quarter. In today’s Flyover Podcast, Amy shares exactly what the study found, why it surprised the researchers, and what those two simple habits are. Tune in here to learn more.

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Stomach Parasite Spreads across Ohio

State health officials have reported at least 364 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Thursday. The illness is caused by a parasite spread through contaminated produce and can trigger watery and sometimes explosive diarrhea.

Northwest Ohio has been hit hardest, with Lucas and Wood counties reporting the most infections. At the Perrysburg Farmers Market, shoppers are weighing concerns, though vendors say produce sales remain steady as customers take greater care to wash their fruits and vegetables.

Most cases surfaced in June, and nearly 50 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Investigators still haven’t identified a single source, and health officials are urging residents to wash their hands and fresh produce thoroughly.

Some restaurants are even taking precautions, with some Taco Bell locations pulling fresh ingredients such as lettuce, cilantro, and guacamole.

Six Ohio Cities Make Bed Bug List

Ohio placed six cities among the nation’s 50 most bed bug-infested cities, more than any other state in Orkin’s national pest-control ranking.

The annual list, based on treatment data collected from May 2025 through May 2026, ranked Cleveland highest among Ohio cities at No. 4 nationally. Columbus followed at No. 8, and Cincinnati ranked No. 15.

Youngstown, Dayton, and Toledo rounded out Ohio’s showing at Nos. 32, 38, and 42. Orkin warned that summer travel can help bed bugs spread, particularly in densely populated areas.

Planets to Align in Overnight Sky

Early risers this weekend can catch a celestial lineup in the eastern sky, with the moon, Mars, and Saturn gathering before sunrise Saturday and Sunday.

The waning crescent moon will help viewers locate Mars, which appears as a small reddish point, while brighter Saturn shines nearby. Uranus occupies the same stretch of sky but is too faint to see without binoculars or a telescope.

Viewing will be best during the hour before dawn from a dark location with an unobstructed eastern horizon. The mornings surrounding the July 14 new moon also provide the month’s best opportunities to see the Milky Way.

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➤ Statewide: The Ohio Conference of Teamsters endorsed Democrat Sherrod Brown in the 2026 U.S. Senate race, supporting the former senator’s effort to rejoin the Senate after his loss in 2024. (More)

➤ East Palestine: Several local businesses have settled lawsuits against Norfolk Southern seeking compensation for losses tied to the fiery 2023 derailment and chemical release. (More)

➤ Cadiz: Residents have raised concerns about their tap water turning brown or yellow and developing a foul odor, which officials have attributed to elevated—but not unsafe—manganese levels in the water supply. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: Amazon plans to launch Prime Air drone deliveries later this year for eligible customers within about 7.5 miles of its North Randall fulfillment center, with packages limited to less than 5 pounds. (See Details)

➤ Dayton: Col. Patrick Hamlin has returned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and assumed command of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Elevated E. coli levels prompted officials to issue a water-quality advisory for Villa Angela Beach along Lake Erie at Cleveland’s Euclid Creek Reservation. (See Details)

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➤ A Hamilton County judge blocked the NCAA from enforcing eligibility restrictions against two dozen college basketball players, giving them a possible fifth season and potentially helping Cincinnati and Xavier reload their rosters. (More)

➤ Families of Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians players will square off July 27 at the Reds Youth Academy in Roselawn for a charity softball game benefiting CASA and the Reds Community Fund. (More)

➤ Cincinnati high school football powers Princeton and Archbishop Moeller are considering a possible fall matchup at Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals. (More)

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➤ The Columbus Book Festival returns to Topiary Park and the Main Library this weekend, bringing more than 200 authors, readings, and family activities across two days. (More)

➤ Ohio’s largest lavender farm holds its grand opening this weekend in Butler County, with blooming fields, workshops, vendors, and shopping. (See Details)

➤ Ohio’s first mountain coaster is set to break ground this summer in Hocking Hills and is expected to debut in spring 2027. The Hocking Hills Mountain Coaster will feature more than 3,000 square feet of track winding through the woods. (See Plans)

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➤ Researchers found that these daily habits can slow the body’s aging rate about as much as cutting your calorie intake by a quarter. (Hear More)

➤ Tyler Robinson declined to take the stand at the preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case, and the next move rests with the judge. (Listen Now)

➤ China has announced plans for a space-and-ground network to spot dangerous asteroids before they reach Earth. (Podcast Available)