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Many influencers are money-grubbing con artists

Not all of them. Some influencers simply want to persuade and perhaps help others better their lives or their community. Their subject could be politics, economics, music, health or fashion. But social media has become inundated with influencers who harm their devotees, some on purpose. Or make money off their trusting audience by endorsing so-so products. Influencers are people who build followers on social media or other digital platforms. They use the attention to shape opinions, tastes, or get the audience to buy stuff. They post comments, videos, reviews, or endorsements, often ...

Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations

After being removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, Grammy Award winner Macklemore will soon return to the live stage. The rapper has announced "Free Palestine," a series of performances with all proceeds to benefit Palestinian aid organizations. The run will begin with three dates next month ...

ICE deportation flights surge at Ohio’s Akron-Canton Airport as unpaid landing fees mount

AKRON, Ohio — Unpaid landing fees are mounting for the three air charter companies providing deportation flights out of the Akron-Canton Regional Airport for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Invoices released recently show that Eastern Airlines, Global X and Air Wisconsin owe a combined $46,513 for 148 landings since the end of April, $33,927 of which is past due for landings in May, June and July. Airport vice president Lisa Dalpiaz said the charter companies have not communicated with the airport about the late fees. Not included in the billing is the long week from ...

Buckeyes open Big Ten play vs. Illinois

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ryan Day has more than a couple areas of concern as seventh-ranked Ohio State hosts Illinois to open Big Ten Conference play on Saturday. With three important October road tests on the horizon, Day is seeking more balance on offense, better execution in the red zone and on ...

Pirates secure 1st non-losing season since 2018

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ronny Simon raced home on Spencer Horwitz's eighth inning sacrifice fly and the Pittsburgh Pirates assured themselves of the club's first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Simon reached on a walk by Ryne Stanek ...

Pioneer Roundup: Women’s soccer holds off Adrian

ADRIAN, Mich. — The Marietta College women's soccer team stormed out of the gates with two early goals and held off a late surge to secure a 2-1 road victory over Adrian College on Wednesday (Sept. 23) afternoon. With the victory, the Pioneers improve to 2-4-1 on the season, while the Bulldogs fall to 3-3-2. "Nowhere near our best effort, but a great feeling to walk away from a trip like this with a win," said Marietta head coach Zack Votra. "Hats off to Adrian for their second half adjustments. They made us work for that result." Marietta set the tone immediately, pressuring the ...