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Surgeon General's advisory warns of how excessive screen time can harm kids

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:59:45 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle)) Too much screen use among kids and teens including endless social media scrolling, nonstop texting and hours of video games can be harmful, and it has become a public health concern in the United States, according to a surgeon generals advisory...

Senate Republicans resist Trump's push to fire 'brutal' parliamentarian over ballroom funding

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:02:37 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) The White House is pressing Senate Republicans to remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough from her role after she opposed a $1 billion request for White House ballroom security included in a proposed $72 billion reconciliation bill. Trump...

Browns Defender Makes Big Personal Announcement

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:56:25 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire) The Cleveland Browns haven t been able to enjoy linebacker Nathaniel Watson much lately, but that doesn t mean they aren t still rooting for him. To show how much they support him, the team took to social media...

Execution over politics: How Target’s operational fixes are paying off

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:44:25 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Target reported the largest jump in comparable sales in four years Wednesday, but a cautious outlook overshadowed convincing evidence that changes under the company's new CEO are resonating with customers. Customers spent money across all of Targets...

Analyst Raises Biggest Question Facing Deshaun Watson

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:34:36 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) When last season came to an end for the Cleveland Browns, a lot of people assumed that Shedeur Sanders had done enough to earn the starting quarterback role in 2026. However, that doesn t seem to be the case now....

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:04:20 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of Trump supporters sued on Wednesday to block anyone including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim...

Man jailed for 37 days over post on Charlie Kirk's death wins $835K settlement

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:48:44 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. While many people across the U.S. lost their...

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin hail ‘highest level’ China-Russia ties in Beijing meeting

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:06:03 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (World News)) Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and growing energy trade as they met in Beijing Wednesday only days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China. Putin and Xi oversaw the signing of...

Browns Tabbed As Dark Horse Team For 2026 Season

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:04:49 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns had a really tough 2025 season, and they are looking for improvements in 2026. Although the Super Bowl may still be out of reach , more success isn t, and a better track record could be...

Browns Defender Is Ready To Reach A New Level In 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:25:14 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire) The rookies have dominated the conversation all offseason, and rightfully so given everything Andrew Berry put together in the NFL draft. But Lance Reisland wants to make sure Browns fans do not lose sight of...

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro indicted in 1996 shootdown that killed Americans

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:12:25 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (World News)) Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Ral Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. RELATED...

Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York City

Wed, 20 May 2026 03:52:30 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) A 56-year-old woman fell into an open maintenance hole on a busy New York City street and died, police and utility officials said as they investigated how it could have happened. The woman, Donike Gocaj, parked her Mercedes-Benz SUV right next to the...

Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike

Wed, 20 May 2026 03:48:45 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters)) Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace could plummet by nearly 5 million people this year, shrinking the number of participants in the program by more than 20%, according to a new analysis from the healthcare...

Congress eyes first-ever federal EV fee that could offset savings from high gas prices

Wed, 20 May 2026 03:09:01 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Gas prices are soaring, and searches for electric vehicles surged 25% last month, according to Cars.com. But a new bipartisan proposal in Congress could cut into the savings that make EVs attractive in the first place. The EV Savings Index estimates...

WHO: Global Ebola risk low, regional threat high in Congo

Wed, 20 May 2026 02:26:23 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters)) The risk of a global endemic from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa is considered low, according to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Tedros said Wednesday that the risk in some parts of Africa, including the...

Analyst Names College QB Browns Should Have On Their Radar

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:59:15 Z

(Browns Nation) If the upcoming season isn t filled with major improvements for the Cleveland Browns, they could be looking for yet another new quarterback in the 2027 draft . According to Mike Renner of CBS Sports, there is a potentially great young player waiting...

DeVitis Italian Market in Akron balances rising costs without losing loyal customers

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:46:07 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (Money)) Families across Northeast Ohio are feeling the impact of inflation everywhere, from the checkout line to the gas pump. And for one longtime Akron business, staying open means carefully balancing higher operating costs with keeping prices manageable...

Poll: GOP support for Trump’s economy drops as Iran war drives prices higher

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:36:10 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they're largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues, a new AP-NORC poll finds. About 6 in 10 Republicans...

Former Player Puts Browns Defender On Notice Ahead Of 2026 Season

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:29:55 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire) The Cleveland Browns offense has left something to be desired in recent seasons, but it s hard to deny how efficient and effective their defense has been. They ve been stellar on that side of the ball, but...

Cleveland works to improve recycling program, boost participation

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:28:29 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (Metro News)) Clevelands recycling program has come a long way since the city shut it down in 2020, but city leaders admit there is still plenty of work to do. For years, Cleveland has tried to rebuild trust and participation in its recycling efforts after...

War in Iran could make your next oil change much more expensive

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:34:45 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (Money)) Drivers are getting little relief at the gas pump. Now the war in Iran could make routine vehicle maintenance more expensive as well. Certified mechanic and shop owner Marc Duebber said the cost of wholesale motor oil has gone up drastically this...

Insider Puts The Most Uncomfortable Browns Trade Idea On The Table

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:17:43 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns defense was among the league s best in 2025, and a lot of that was due to Myles Garrett s contributions. Garrett has been a top-tier defensive talent for several years, and his value was...

Former Browns RB Has Announced His Retirement

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:45:47 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Preseason minicamps around the NFL give undrafted players and veterans looking to hang on an opportunity to make an impression and stay in the league. An under-the-radar component is the ability of others to...

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:23:06 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) The U.S. government will permanently drop tax claims connected to President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trumps $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax...

Insider Reveals Why Browns Are Suddenly Committed To Deshaun Watson

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:29:38 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) There is a long, long way to go before the Cleveland Browns take the field to open the 2026 season. However, if a surprising current trend continues , quarterback Deshaun Watson could be well on his way to...

Why homebuyers are suddenly making smaller down payments

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:48:26 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) The typical down payment for homebuyers has dropped to its lowest level since 2021, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Data from Realtor.com showed the median down payment during the first quarter of 2026 fell to $23,400, a 19% decline from...

US gas prices have increased nearly 50 cents in the past month

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:28:42 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Gas prices continue to rise across the country, with the national average reaching $4.53 a gallon. Just one month ago, the national average was slightly above $4, where prices had hovered since March. That marked the first time gas prices topped $4 a...

Security guard hailed as hero after deadly mosque shooting in San Diego

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:28:18 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) A security guard is being hailed as a hero after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday left three people dead. RELATED STORY | 3 killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego; 2 suspects dead Authorities said a 17-year-old and...

Dylan Sampson Makes Big Personal Announcement

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:26:31 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) One of the most overlooked players for the Cleveland Browns entering this season is running back Dylan Sampson. A fourth-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, Sampson showed flashes of his explosiveness as a rookie,...

Man finds live frog in his bagged salad bought at a grocery store

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:12:38 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (World News)) When Australian farmer Rhys Smoker announced he'd found a live frog in a bag of lettuce, his housemates didn't believe him. Smoker had been preparing a steak and salad dinner on Saturday for the three people who share his house in Esperance in...

NTSB releases new video of UPS plane's engine separating before deadly crash

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:03:47 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Federal safety investigators opened two days of hearings Tuesday to examine why the engine flew off a UPS cargo plane last year, causing a crash that killed 15 people, and why Boeing didnt address an underlying flaw sooner. The engine separated from...

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:40:07 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) ALLEN, Texas (AP) President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in next week's runoff. Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has...

Browns Expected To Move Forward On Equity Deal

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:18:35 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns have already undergone changes during the offseason , but more may be on the horizon. However, they won t all be about players on the field. The Browns are currently in the midst of selling a...

Trump’s approval dips to 37%, breaking a historic trend

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:48:11 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) President Donald Trumps approval rating is at its lowest point of his second term. According to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll, his job approval stands at 37%. That is the lowest number recorded in any survey conducted by the two...

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:46:36 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the nation's oldest civil rights group says are restricting Black voting rights. Launched on Tuesday, the Out...

Judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:24:11 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled. The decision by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel on Monday brings an abrupt...

Supreme Court orders review of rulings limiting enforcement of Voting Rights Act

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:01:17 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (National News)) The Supreme Court acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes on Monday, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after a high court ruling that weakened the Civil Rights-era law. The justices ordered lower...

Browns Announce 6 Roster Moves

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:33:33 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns are back on the field with their first set of organized team activities (OTAs) this preseason. It follows a voluntary minicamp that was held in April and a rookie minicamp coming out of the...

WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo ‘deeply concerning,’ no vaccine available

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:10:16 Z

(News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters)) The World Health Organization has called the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo deeply concerning, noting that the strain has no licensed vaccine or treatment. The statement from Dr. Anne Ancia, WHO representative in the...

Analyst Names One Browns Player Who Could Be Cut

Tue, 19 May 2026 03:54:22 Z

(Browns Nation) (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire) Throughout the offseason, there were justified concerns about the Cleveland Browns wide receivers and what the team was going to do to improve that group. When the Browns did not make a move to acquire a...