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Bill Stencil, executive director of the the Humanware/SEL department in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, works in his office on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

When a student is shot and killed, Cleveland schools' mental health team springs into action

The CMSD Rapid Response Team has a central phone number for people to call when crises occur. The team mobilizes support services quickly to help students and staff dealing with trauma and mental health crises.

Pictures of diplomas on a wall with peoples names written underneath.

Why are so many adults struggling with low literacy in Cleveland and beyond?

The number of adults scoring at the lowest level of literacy and numeracy in the U.S. has increased in recent years, and Cleveland in particular struggles with high rates of adults struggling on that front. Seeds of Literacy, a local nonprofit, is among the organizations trying to address that with one-on-one tutoring available on demand.

Producer Just Blaze inspects the DJ-808, an update of the iconic Roland drum machine that aims to unite DJing, production and composition in a single device.

With A Fresh Spin On The 808, DJs Become Rhythm Composers

It's the Fender Stratocaster of drum machines. More than three decades after the TR-808 forever changed the sound of popular music, its creators are hoping a DJ-friendly update can make history again.

Trump wants to help pick Iran's next leader as the war stretches into Day 6

The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.

The U.S. just updated the list of electric cars that qualify for a $7,500 tax credit

Starting on Tuesday, a $7,500 tax credit will shrink or disappear for some vehicles, but popular models like the Chevy Bolt, F-150 Lightning and Tesla Model Y are still eligible for the full amount.

A protestor is arrested by Ohio State University police.

One year later, records reveal Ohio State University response to pro-Palestinian protest, bomb threat

A records request fulfilled by Ohio State University one year after pro-Palestinian protests on campus reveals more about OSU's response. OSU police arrested dozens of peaceful protestors on April 25, 2024.

Are smartphones safe for tweens? Parents should be aware of the risks, a screen consultant advises.

So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first

When's the right time to start your child with a phone? Is 12 too young? Here's what a professional screen time consultant tells parents about the risks kids face online.

President Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in early May, several months before the renaming took effect.

A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?

Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.

Rajeshwari, 44, grades the chiles she has picked in the fields. Her sharp eyes spot the pale white pods in the sea of red: "The ones with the rich red color are the best, but even though the paler ones are of poorer quality, we can still sell these at the market."

Why nearly every farmer who grows these chile peppers is a woman

Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."

K-pop's uncertain English-language future

Cultural differences are a key charm of Korea's exploding pop market. When its stars start directly courting American listeners, is it even K-pop anymore?

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