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Protesters injured during clashes with Columbus police sue

Julie Carr Smyth, AP July 9, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A group of anti-racism protesters has filed a federal lawsuit in Ohio seeking monetary damages for injuries sustained in clashes with police after the death of George Floyd.The...

Over 60% of Gen Z have a TikTok account, and 94% have some sort of social media account.

TikTok may undergo corporate changes to distance from China amid US scrutiny

Brian Fung, CNN Business July 9, 2020

(CNN) -- The short-form video app TikTok could soon see a shakeup of its corporate structure as it confronts mounting criticism from politicians in the US over ties to its Chinese parent company.TikTok's...

Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, prepares to speak to the media before departing his Manhattan apartment for prison on May 06, 2019 in New York City.

Michael Cohen taken into custody for violating terms of his early release from prison

Mark Morales and Paul LeBlanc, CNN July 9, 2020

(CNN) -- President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen has been taken into custody for violating terms of his early release from prison, his attorney Jeffrey Levine told reporters Thursday...

ICE announces new regulations for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during fall semester

Ray Bukhari, reporter July 9, 2020

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program [SEVP] within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] announced modifications on July 6 to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online...

Megan Dye

Missing 17-year-old from Kent found safe in Cincinnati, police say

Megan Dye, the 17-year-old who was reported missing from Kent Wednesday, has returned home to her family. Kent Police said they do not have any reason to believe Dye was abducted from Kent or taken against...

On the left is Veya 5, right is Harper, 6.  

Kent student turns to babysitting for income during the pandemic

Zaria Moore Reporter July 8, 2020

Gianna Cosentino, a senior public relations major, found a source of income during the pandemic. She babysits on a weekly basis in her hometown, Chagrin Falls.“I babysit my neighbor’s kids. I knew...

The Student Center parking lot, Tuesday, May 3, 2016.

Parking services implementing campus-wide mobile payment options with Passport Parking

Zaria Johnson, Reporter July 8, 2020

Kent State students and visitors have a new mobile way to pay for parking on the go with the use of the Passport Parking app. Passport Parking is a free application that allows the driver to pay for their...

Kent State to continue on-campus activities, living spaces, food options during fall semester

Kent State emailed all Kent State students Tuesday regarding what the on-campus experience will be like in the upcoming fall semester, as there will be measures taken to ensure everyone’s safety.KSU...

The Supreme Court said that states can bind members of the electoral college who fail to fulfill a pledge to vote for a state's popular vote winner in presidential elections.

Supreme Court says states can punish Electoral College voters

(CNN) -- The Supreme Court said Monday that states can punish members of the Electoral College who break a pledge to vote for a state's popular vote winner in presidential elections.The case comes...

Black Creatives Illustration

OPINION: Four essential stories by Black directors

The U.S. has undergone a very tense past few months. Coronavirus, economic collapse and several instances, whether they were covered by the media or not, of police brutality against Black Americans.There...

The Kent Free Library is located on 312 West Main St. in Kent, Ohio.

Kent Free Library welcomes patrons back after closing its doors due to COVID-19

Gina Schlegel Reporter July 6, 2020

Kent Free Library reopened its doors on June 22 after offering curbside service for several weeks. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for seniors and high-risk patrons. Stacey...

Cars line up outside the Akron-Canton food bank. Photo courtesy of the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. 

Local food banks return to normal after influx from COVID-19 pandemic

Nicole Harness, Reporter July 6, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an influx of customers to the Akron-Canton food bank and its partners, with the food banks distributing to over double the amount of their normal recipients. “We’re...

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