A suite of pro-EV federal policies have been reversed. Well-known vehicles have been discontinued. Sales plummeted. But interest is holding steady.
Local
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This CMC forum spotlights the Central Ohio Arts Impact Initiative and a growing movement to position the arts as essential to the region’s social and economic infrastructure. Hear from arts leaders, data experts, and civic partners on how creative work is delivering measurable outcomes that align with Central Ohio’s priorities to nurture vibrant urban suburban, and exurban communities.
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In this episode of Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future, Amazon executives Kara Hurst and Sarah Mathew share how they approach some of the most pressing challenges in global business today: climate impact, water scarcity, customer expectations, AI-driven energy demands, and improving delivery across thousands of communities.
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This week on The Internet Says it's True, we explore the bizarre true story of an invisible barrier inside a 3M manufacturing plant that workers could feel as they walked through a doorway. It sounds like science fiction, but it was actually caused by massive static electricity fields generated during high speed film production.
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This CMC forum explores the direct link between children’s mental health and workplace performance, and the role employers, healthcare leaders, and advocates play in breaking the cycle of stress for families.
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In this episode of Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future, we explore how Amazon applies its logistics network, technology, and innovation to support communities during disasters and address food insecurity at scale.
National
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Warren Buffett started out by identifying opportunities in undervalued companies. Later, his strategy was buying a company that would get bigger on its own. We look at that second phase of his career.
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Ukraine's power plant employees are battling to keep the infrastructure running in the face of Russian attacks.
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President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Florida as the men discuss peace plans in the Middle East.
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Detroit gets its first new mayor in a dozen years, as 38-year-old Mary Sheffield is sworn in. Sheffield also becomes Detroit's first woman mayor.
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Angry over a new ad campaign for the famous Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas, the right is trying to get consumers to boycott the iconic flip flops.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care.
Arts & Life
The WCBE Podcast Experience
With a panel of leaders, this CMC forum explores the origin, impact, and future of the Columbus Promise. The program’s key partners – the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Columbus State – and an array of private backers – have all recently recommitted to launching a new phase of the program, with more than half of a new $25 million goal already raised.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
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