Ohio State University continued its flawless season with a dominant 48-10 victory over UCLA at Ohio Stadium on Saturday night. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 74% of his passes for 184 yards and a touchdown, leading the No. 1 Buckeyesโ high-powered offense.
The Buckeyesโ running game was unstoppable, with James Peoples scoring twice and Bo Jackson and Isaiah West each adding a touchdown. Ohio State rushed for 222 yardsโthe same as UCLAโs total offensive yardsโand amassed 440 yards overall.
After UCLAโs first touchdown late in the third quarter, Ohio Stateโs Lorenzo Styles Jr. electrified the crowd with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
With the win, Ohio State improves to 10-0 on the season and will take on Rutgers next week at Ohio Stadium. The regular season wraps up on November 29 against No. 18 Michigan, with the Big Ten Championship set for December 6 in Indianapolis, likely featuring Ohio State vs. No. 2 Indiana. The College Football Playoff begins December 19-20.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, expected to step down in 2026, with potential successor John Ternus.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to Step Down in 2026, Looking for Successor
Reports suggest that Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down early 2026, marking a major leadership shift for the tech giant. According to industry insiders, senior executive John Ternus is emerging as the top internal candidate to succeed Cook. This potential transition follows the retirement of key Apple leaders such as Jeff Williams and Luca Maestri, signaling a broader restructuring within Appleโs executive team.
Disney and YouTube TV finalize a new deal, bringing back ESPN, ABC, and FX networks after a two-week blackout.
Disney & YouTube TV Reach New Deal, Restoring ESPN, ABC, and FX Channels
Disney and Alphabet, the parent company behind YouTube TV have officially resolved a two-week standoff that left millions of viewers without access to major Disney-owned networks. Both companies confirmed the new agreement on Friday.
Weโre happy to share that weโve reached a deal with Disney to bring their content back to YouTube TV. Subscribers should see channels including ABC, ESPN, and FX returning to their service over the course of the day. Thanks for your patience and for being a valued member.
Disney told Nexstar that all Disney channels and local stations are being restored on YouTube TV effective immediately.
โYouTube TV subscribers can now expect ABC, ESPN, FX, and other Disney-owned channels to return throughout the day,โ YouTube TV shared in a post on X. โThank you for your patience and for being part of our community.โ
According to Disney, the renewed deal guarantees YouTube TV subscribers access to the full lineup of ESPN networks, Disney Channel, Freeform, FX Networks, National Geographic, and ABC โ all without any additional charges. The agreement also includes access to ESPNโs new Unlimited Plan, plus the option to add the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle.
The blackout had a major impact on sports fans who were unable to watch several key live NBA, NFL, and NHL matchups since October 30, including the highly anticipated โMonday Night Footballโ game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers.
During the dispute, YouTube TV said Disney pushed for higher fees and used blackout threats as leverage โ a move YouTube argued would have raised costs for subscribers. YouTube added that Disneyโs temporary content removal ultimately boosted its competing streaming services, including Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
Disney, however, claimed YouTube TV refused to pay fair market rates and accused the platform of โdenying subscribers the content they care about most,โ especially during a season packed with Top 25 college matchups and primetime sports action.
Columbus City Schools leaders review a proposal to eliminate 445 jobs as part of a $50 million budget reduction plan.
Columbus City Schools Proposes 445 Job Cuts to Address $50M Budget Shortfall
Columbus, Ohio – Columbus City Schools may soon undergo major staffing changes as Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman proposed eliminating nearly 450 positions during a special board meeting Thursday night. The district is working to close a $50 million budget gap, and with personnel making up roughly 80% of its operating expenses, significant job reductions appear likely.
Dr. Chapman outlined $41 million in staffing cuts, marking the first time layoffs were formally discussed after earlier considerations included ending high-school busing and closing additional school buildings.
โThis is not an easy discussion,โ Dr. Chapman said. โReducing staff, services, and programs is incredibly difficult, but delaying these decisions would only worsen the situation for everyone involved.โ
The proposal includes cutting 445 roles, affecting teachers, counselors, principals, and bus drivers.
Board President Michael Cole emphasized that positions directly supporting students are the most likely to be protected.
The district is also reviewing non-staff reductions, such as scaling back contracts with bilingual liaisons, family ambassadors, and Nationwide Childrenโs Hospital.
Dr. Chapman added that the recommendations are not final, and the school board will vote on the proposals on December 2.
Community members will have the opportunity to share their input during three listening sessions scheduled for next week.
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President Trump Signs the Spending Bill to Reopen Government
President Trump Signs the Spending Bill to Reopen Government
After more than six weeks of halted operations, President Donald Trump has officially signed the federal spending bill, reopening the U.S. government and ending the Democrat-led shutdown.
President Trump signs bill to OFFICIALLY reopen the government, ending the Democrat Shutdown.
With the presidentโs signature, the government is now fully operational, and federal employees will receive back pay for the period affected. The bill funds government operations through January 30, 2026, giving lawmakers time to negotiate long-term solutions.
Lawmakers vote on the federal spending bill, reopening the government after the longest shutdown in history.
Whatโs the Federal Spending Bill and Why Was There a Government Shutdown? | Columbus News
The U.S. government shutdown of 2025 was the longest in American history, lasting over six weeks. Many federal offices closed, hundreds of thousands of workers were unpaid, and essential services slowed down.
But why did this happen? The shutdown occurred because Congress could not agree on how to spend the governmentโs money. The main disagreement was over healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Democrats wanted to protect these subsidies for millions of Americans, while Republicans opposed including them in the funding plan.
To end the shutdown, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a federal spending bill. This bill is essentially a plan that tells the government how to spend money, which departments to fund, and for how long. The current spending bill funds government operations through January 30, 2026, ensuring federal workers are paid and offices can reopen.
While the government is now operational, some issues, like healthcare subsidies, remain unresolved, meaning lawmakers may need to negotiate again early next year.
For Ohio and Columbus residents, this means local federal services, offices, and programs affected by the shutdown are now returning to normal. Understanding these bills and shutdowns helps everyone see how politics can impact daily life.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Spending Bill, Ending Longest Government Shutdown
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Spending Bill, Ending Longest Government Shutdown
The United States House of Representatives has approved a comprehensive federal spending bill, marking the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Late Wednesday evening in the Republican-controlled chamber, the measure passed with 222 votes in favor, including six Democrats, while 209 opposed it, including two Republicans.
On Monday night, the United States Senate had already cleared the package by a 60-to-40 margin, authorizing funding through January 30 and restoring pay for hundreds of thousands of federal employees after six weeks of disruption.
With virtually all but essential government services stalled during the shutdown, the breakthrough followed weekend negotiations in which seven Democrats and one independent agreed to support the updated spending bill. The shutdown had entered its 42nd day at the time of the vote. However, the agreement does not address one of the shutdownโs most pressing issues: pending cuts to healthcare subsidies affecting approximately 24 million Americans under the Affordable Care Act. Democrats repeatedly blocked earlier efforts to advance the bill, arguing that any resolution must include protections for low-income Americans facing escalating healthcare costs.
Shortly before the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson accused his Democratic colleagues of holding citizens โhostageโ as part of a political strategy, blaming them for delaying a resolution since September.
Ohio Hemp Regulation Crisis: Intoxicating Hemp Products at Risk in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio – While the Ohio Legislature has yet to reach consensus on regulating hemp products, the U.S. Senateโs recent agreement to reopen the government contains a surprising provision that would effectively ban intoxicating hemp-derived items nationwide.
โThis is not something we anticipated,โ said Michael Tindall, executive director of the Ohio Healthy Alternatives Association. โFrom speaking to Ohio constituents, thereโs deep concernโeverything we have done has been federally legal since 2018.โ
With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp cultivation and CBD products proliferated across America. Advocates warn that reversing this progress now could pull the rug out from under many Ohio businesses. โBrewers, farmers, manufacturers who invested heavily in hemp beverage and non-beverage alike, suddenly face a ban,โ Tindall added. โIn Ohio alone, over 5,000 businesses, more than 20,000 jobs, and a multi-billion-dollar economic footprint are at stake.โ
In Ohio, the regulatory landscape grows increasingly complex. In October, Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order to remove intoxicating hemp products from storesโan order later blocked by a court after three businesses filed suit. Around the same time, the Ohio House passed Senate Bill 56 (SB 56), proposing regulation for both marijuana and hemp products. The Ohio Senate, however, rejected the changes and sent the measure to a conference committee.
Senator Bill DeMora (D-Columbus), a committee manager for SB 56, noted the challenge: โWe may have to make hemp legal first and then regulate it the way we want.โ Even if the federal spending bill passes as drafted, the hemp provision would not take effect for another year, giving regulators and industry stakeholders a window to lobby Congress and shape the law. Nonetheless, many in Ohioโs hemp sector remain alarmed by how the provision slipped into a government-funding measure. โSlip-in is the right word here,โ said Drew Hull, strategy director of the American Healthy Alternatives Association. โTo see this happen within the reopen-the-government package is rather unusual.โ
Ohio food banks warn families: SNAP benefits delays mean the need isnโt over.
Ohio Food Banks Warn of SNAP Benefits Delays
Columbus, Ohio – As the federal government shutdown nears its end, Ohioโs largest food banks are warning families: the need is far from over.
When SNAP benefits stopped on November 1, food pantries across central and eastern Ohio saw a surge in demand. Mike Hochron, Senior VP of Communications at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, said November 5 and 6 were the busiest days since summer 2024, even outside the usual holiday rush.
The delays follow a legal battle over SNAP funding. The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the government to withhold funds, affecting 42 million Americans, including 1.45 million Ohio residents. A tentative plan aims to reopen the government and fund SNAP through September 2026, but families still face uncertainty.
Partial SNAP Benefits Start in Ohio The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced partial SNAP benefits could start as early as November 12. Most households will receive less than 65% of their usual benefits, and some may temporarily receive nothing. Michael Corey, Executive Director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, called it a step forward but said families will still feel the effects for weeks.
Food Pantries Are Struggling Local pantries are stretched thin. NNEMAP Food Pantry in Columbus served 285 people on November 5 alone, and more than 200 families wait online daily at the Mid-Ohio Market in Grove City. To meet demand, pantries are buying extra food from local distributors, adding pressure to tight budgets.
Hochron said, โSNAP is not cash. Families will still face financial struggles even after benefits come back. We are not out of the woods.โ
Food banks are urging Ohio residents to keep helpingโdonate, volunteer, or spread the word because the need is still very real.
John Glenn Columbus flight cancellations continue as the U.S. government shutdown causes widespread delays.
John Glenn Columbus Flight Cancellations Continue
John Glenn Columbus Flight Cancellations continue as the nationwide U.S. government shutdown disrupts air travel across the country. At least five flights departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) were cancelled on November 10, adding to a growing list of cancellations affecting travelers in Ohio and beyond.
Cancelled Departures on November 10:
American Airlines 700 โ Washington D.C. (DCA), 11:44 a.m.
Southwest Airlines 1989 โ Chicago Midway, 11:45 a.m.
Southwest Airlines 2015 โ Chicago Midway, 1:50 p.m.
American Airlines 6300 โ Chicago OโHare, 1:59 p.m.
Southwest Airlines 2930 โ Orlando, 4:30 p.m.
Officials have not confirmed whether the cancellations are directly related to air traffic control staffing shortages or TSA screening slowdowns, both of which have been affected by the ongoing shutdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that travel disruptions could worsen if the government impasse continues. Speaking with CNN, Duffy โ a former reality TV star โ said the nation could see severe air travel slowdowns heading into the Thanksgiving holiday period.
According to USA Today, nearly 3,000 flights were cancelled nationwide on November 9, with another 1,500 cancellations reported on November 10. Passengers are urged to verify flight status directly with their airlines or check flycolumbus.com for real-time updates.