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Encrypted apps face scrutiny as search for missing Colerain teenager continues
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (230+ words) The search for a missing 16-year-old is shining a light on encrypted messaging apps and the challenges they pose for families. Madison Fields was last seen on Feb. 13. According to an affidavit, 43-year-old Kyle Lawrence of Buffalo, New York, said…...
Widespread YouTube outage resolved, company says
2+ week, 1+ day ago (139+ words) An issue that caused tens of thousands of users to report trouble accessing YouTube on Tuesday night has been resolved. Related video above: That Verizon $20 credit text is real, here's how to claim it According to Downdetector, which tracks outages,…...
Get the Facts: More data centers are popping up across the US. What are they?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (439+ words) The development of data centers has boomed in recent years, with the United States accounting for about half of the world's data center capacity. There are nearly 4,000 data centers across the U.S., according to a Get the Facts Data Team analysis....
Men are more likely to fall for this scam. Here's how to spot the red flags
2+ week, 6+ day ago (685+ words) Expert undercover reporter reveals red flags to spot a scammer. Online dating can be challenging enough, but scammers are using artificial intelligence to sound more charming and believable. Americans lost more than $672 million from romance scams in 2024, according to a…...
Before FaceTime, this was how families met newborns from afar
3+ week, 2+ day ago (138+ words) Long before FaceTime and Zoom, this video phone helped a new mom share her joy coast to coast. Today, meeting a new baby is as easy as tapping FaceTime. In 1994, it took something a little more futuristic, at least for…...
That Verizon $20 credit text is real, here's how to claim it
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) Yes, the Verizon $20 credit text is real. Here's how to verify it and claim it safely. Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone " and you're probably wondering whether it's legitimate. The short answer:…...
Ohio cellphone ban takes effect as students return to class
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (257+ words) Ohio's school cellphone ban took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and will generally prohibit students from using devices during the school day. Ohio's statewide school cellphone ban officially took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, but many school districts across Greater Cincinnati have already implemented…...
What were Cincinnati's top trending Google searches in 2025?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) It was a year full of viral moments and big stories. From big album releases, playoff pushes and new slang terms to learn, Google revealed Cincinnati's top trending Google searches of 2025. Charlie Kirk came out as the top trending Google…...
Viral video raises $1.7 million to allow 88-year-old veteran to retire
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (436+ words) Internet sensations can turn up just about anywhere and can happen to just about anyone. One such sensation has led to a flood of donations for an 88-year-old veteran in Michigan. "It came out of the clear blue " I really…...
Streaming costs rise as services compete for exclusive content
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) The battle for content rights among streaming services is driving up costs for consumers, who are now paying more than ever before for their entertainment. Initially, cutting the cord was a cheaper alternative to cable, but now, the competition among…...