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What's the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues.
But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the country. How to prepare and eat a hot dog is a matter of regional pride.
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Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified
Today in History
Today is Thursday, July 9, the 190th day of 2026. There are 175 days left in the year.
Today in History:
On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under the laws” to anyone “born or naturalized in the United Sta ... (full story)
Mahoning County Probate Court hosts historic tours
The Mahoning County Probate Court and Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. recently invited the public on a series of historical tours of the 115-year-old building in celebration of the nation's 250th Anniversary.
Judge Rusu personally led the tours that spanned the course of several days from June 15 to June 18 with tours at 9:30 a.m. and ... (full story)
The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing
Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” But the day that forged their bond — June 23, 2020 — was the worst of each of their lives.
Both Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles apart and never met, but they both died from harms related to their soci ... (full story)
Trial court could dismiss lawsuit because expert’s statements contradicted his own report
A Stark County trial court was within its right to reject an expert's sworn statement in a medical malpractice lawsuit because the statement contradicted his previously submitted written report, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled June 23.
In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed a Fifth District Court of Appeals decision that ... (full story)