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Map displaying an Extreme Heat Watch issued by NWS Wilmington for regions including Cincinnati, Columbus, and more. The watch is effective from Sunday through Tuesday evening, with daily highs forecasted to reach into the 90s and heat indexes above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The map uses color coding, red to deep red, to indicate heat advisory and extreme heat warning areas. Accompanying text advises limiting outdoor activities, staying well-hydrated, and checking the heat before locking cars.

Extreme heat watch issued for Central Ohio

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for central Ohio from Sunday June 22 through Tuesday June 24.

Israel says it is arming clans opposed to Hamas in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the government was arming factions in the Gaza Strip to combat Hamas, after accusations from an opposition politician.

Wide receiver Jamier Brown catches a pass during a 7-on-7 competition.

Temporary order prevents OHSAA from enforcing NIL rules for high school athletes

A Dayton-area high-school football player, who has verbally committed to Ohio State, wants to be compensated for his name, image and likeness.

Two students in graduation regalia hold ice cream in cups and a paper program reading "Darby 2026." They stand in front of an ice cream truck that says "congrats grads" and has a depiction of singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.

Bruno Mars sends ice cream truck to Hilliard Darby High School graduation

Students posted TikTok videos for months asking Bruno Mars to come to their graduation when they realized his Columbus concert was scheduled for the same day.

SNAP is the country's largest anti-hunger program, serving the 1 in 8 U.S. residents who live at or just above the poverty line.

Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story

NPR wants to hear from people impacted by changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Gratis Village officials have placed the police chief and an officer on leave pending an investigation into their actions at several Cincinnati area schools.

Preble police chief, officer on leave after visiting Cincinnati schools, claiming to work for ICE

Gratis officials placed the village police chief and an officer on administrative leave after they visited three Cincinnati schools for what they called wellness checks.

Sunday Puzzle: Initial fame

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WITF listener Tom Rymsza of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Name's the Same

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Phil Feller of Durham, North Carolina, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Three screen grabs from a video that recently went viral in China show a woman chained to a wall in a doorless shed in a rural Chinese village. The video has prompted a heated discussion about the trafficking of women.

Woman found chained in Chinese village is victim of trafficking, authorities say

The 44-year-old woman who was filmed in a TikTok video, had been sold at least three times, Chinese officials said.

Lara Downes plays contemporary takes on Bach's iconic Goldberg Variations in NPR's studio 4A.

Lara Downes' New Viewpoints On Old Variations

The pianist performs contemporary takes on Bach's Goldberg Variations in the NPR studio.

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