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U.S. infectious disease experts fear a winter surge of respiratory illness, like the one that overloaded E.R.s with COVID patients in January 2021, could yet materialize this winter, with several circulating viruses wreaking havoc. So far, though, it looks like early peaks of RSV and flu are receding.

RSV recedes and flu peaks as a new COVID variant shoots 'up like a rocket'

RSV and the flu appear to be receding in the U.S., but COVID is on the rise, new data suggests, driven by holiday gatherings and an even more transmissible omicron subvariant that has become dominant.

Kevin West is a "canning evangelist," and he's the author of <em>Saving the Season,</em> a colorful guide to preserving the bounty from a backyard vegetable harvest — or a compulsive farmers market shopping spree.

Preserving The Season's Fruits With A Canning Evangelist

Kevin West, author and blogger, takes NPR's Lynn Neary to a farmers market to choose the summer's best produce for canning. "You take this experience ... and you put it in the jar. And six months from now we will re-experience that moment," West says.

A Wiener Dog dashes down Fifth Street in the Oregon District on Derby Day.

On Derby Day, wiener dogs take over the Oregon District

On Saturday, the Kentucky Derby celebrated 150 years of horse racing. But in Dayton, Derby Day is celebrated differently, with wiener dog racing and a fashion show in the Oregon District. WYSO attended the 6th Annual Dachshund Derby.

'Steamboat Willie' is now in the public domain. What does that mean for Mickey Mouse?

A 1928 movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse enters public domain on Jan. 1. But creative and commercial access to the character is complicated by both copyright and trademark law.

In break with tradition, the Teamsters will not endorse a presidential candidate

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a union of 1.3 million workers, will not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump for president, after decades of backing Democrats.

HIV prevention drug hailed as a 'breakthrough' gets FDA approval

A drug called lenacapavir, administered in two injections a year, offers protection from HIV comparable to daily pills. One looming question: Will it be affordable for lower resource countries?

Steve Coon, a Stark County-based historic preservation developer, gives a presentation during the Heritage Ohio Annual Conference in Canton on Oct. 14, 2025.

Could Akron's historic Firestone plant be saved from the wrecking ball? Stark County developer says he's interested

Steve Coon, director of Coon Restoration, is known for owning and restoring dozens of buildings in Downtown Canton. He told Ideastream Public Media he's interested in saving the historic Firestone Plant 1 from the wrecking ball.

9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight

Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food.

Deaths reported during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

The protests began due to economic pressures, with Iran's currency rapidly depreciating. Demonstrators have also chanted against the country's theocracy.

Warner Bros. Discovery is up for sale as theaters hope for a renewed focus on films

Warner Brothers Discovery is accepting bids this week, sparking concerns among theater owners who hope the potential buyer will prioritize making movies for cinemas.

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