Robert Higgs

Cleveland

Writer for https://t.co/78Aifhf5tE, Ohio's largest media outlet, focused on news, politics. Husband. Father. Greater Clevelander. OSU TBDBITL alum. and "i" dotter.

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Iconic actress from two hit soap operas dies at 85

4 days ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

TVPublished: May. 10, 2025, 4:23 p.m.Denise Alexander, right, portraying Lesley Webber on "General Hospital," teamed with Chris Robinson as Rick Webber and Leslie Carleson as Monica Bard to create one of the hottest triangles in daytime drama, earning Alexander a daytime Emmy nomination. They're seen here in 2002. Alexander died recently at the age of 85.
Nuclear powers agree to cease fire following U.S. led talks

4 days ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

World NewsPublished: May. 10, 2025, 1:26 p.m.People share cake Saturday in Hyderabad, Pakistanas they celebrates following announcements that India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire deal. (AP Photo/Pervez Masih)APISLAMABAD — Pakistan and India, led by the U.S. in negotiations, agreed Saturday to a ceasefire Saturday, halting the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
Rap star’s stalker convicted again for home invasion

5 days ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

EntertainmentPublished: May. 09, 2025, 3:56 p.m.A jury this week convicted a man charged with home invasion and aggravated stalking after he was seen last August at rap musician Eminem's home. The man had previously been convicted in a case stemming from him breaking into the rap star's house in suburban Detroit. Eminem is seen here in 2024 during a Detroit concert.
Trump’s ‘read my lips’ income tax advice: Don’t do it, but do it

5 days ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

U.S. NewsPublished: May. 09, 2025, 11:26 a.m.In a post to Truth Social on Friday, President Donald Trump said Congress probably shouldn't raise taxes on America's richest but he's OK with it if they do. But, Trump himself urged House Speaker Mike Johnson this week to consider boosting income taxes on the wealthy. (Associated Press)APWASHINGTON – Does he, or doesn’t he?
Trump turns up the pressure on House GOP for “Big Beautiful” tax cuts bill

6 days ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

U.S. NewsPublished: May. 08, 2025, 5:40 p.m.President Donald Trump, posting Wednesday on Truth Social, turned up the pressure on House Republicans who are hesitant to back his "Big Beautiful" tax cuts bill. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)APWASHINGTON – Faced with opposition from Republicans in the House, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to press for passage of his “Big Beautiful” tax cuts bill.
IRS issues new warning for taxpayers to avoid losing money, personal data

6 days ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

In a warning to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cautioned that tax scammers are still at work with tactics aimed at snatching victims' money and personal data, even if they already filed their tax returns.APWASHINGTON – Even if you filed your tax return for the year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday warned that taxpayers should remain on alert for some common scams to avoid losing money and personal data.
Legendary musician blasts ‘vile’ claims of rape

6 days ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

MusicPublished: May. 08, 2025, 10:39 a.m.A lawsuit against music icon Smokey Robinson in which four former housekeepers accuse him of sexual assault and rape is a "vile" and "false" attempt to extract money from the 85-year-singer, his lawyer said Wednesday.
‘Activist judges’ must be checked, Trump rants on social media

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

U.S. NewsPublished: May. 07, 2025, 2:57 p.m.President Donald Trump, seen here talking with reporters on Air Force One, ranted Wednesday that "activist judges" in the court system were "not letting me do the job I was elected to do." (Manuel Balce Ceneta | AP Photo)Manuel Balce Ceneta | AP PhotoWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump ranted on Truth Social on Wednesday that “activist judges” are preventing him from deporting criminals, arguing that’s what he was elected to do.
Food product sold at Walmart, Meijer, more retailers in 23 states recalled

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

Food & DiningPublished: May. 07, 2025, 12:30 p.m.The FDA says 4,515 cases of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans have been recalled over an undeclared soy allergen. (Photo provided by Food and Drug Administration.)Photo provided by Food and Drug AdministrationWASHINGTON -- Vietti Food Group, a Nashville company that produces Yellowstone baked beans sold in Walmart, Meijer and other stores in 23 states has recalled the product because of an undisclosed allergen it contains.
Iconic star from classic TV comedy series dies

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Robert Higgs

LOS ANGELES — Ruth Buzzi, the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the ‘60s and ‘70s classic comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” has died at age 88. Buzzi died Thursday at her home in Texas, her agent Mike Eisenstadt told The Associated Press. She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and was in hospice care. Over her 45-year career, Buzzi made more than 200 television appearances.