🌀 Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica with catastrophic 175 mph winds. The Category 5 storm could drop over three feet of rain as it approaches landfall, prompting Ohio-based Matthew 25: Ministries to mobilize aid efforts. The humanitarian organization is leveraging existing partnerships in the Caribbean to distribute pre-positioned supplies and has medical teams on standby. They're accepting monetary donations and essential items like bottled water, personal care products, and cleaning supplies to support relief efforts. CEO Tim Mettey emphasized the organization's commitment to providing "comfort, care, and essential resources" to affected communities.
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🔪 Man stabs woman, then jumps off bridge into Ohio River. Victor Nicolas, 39, was arrested after allegedly attacking a woman with a knife at a Mariemont residence during Friday morning rush hour. After fleeing the scene, Nicolas was spotted by Newport police about 11 miles away before leaping into the water. Cincinnati fire crews rescued him from the river, and he was taken to the hospital before being booked into Hamilton County Justice Center. Nicolas now faces charges of felonious assault and domestic violence.
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📊 Cincinnati businesses adapt as P&G slashes tariff impact forecast by half. The consumer products giant now expects $500 million in higher costs from tariffs in fiscal 2026, down from $1 billion previously estimated. Meanwhile, BSI Engineering will create 29 new high-paying jobs averaging $160,000 annually, and U.S. Bank has invested $4 million in branch renovations across the city. The Cincinnati Business Courier also announced its first Power 25: Growth Champions publication, highlighting people and organizations driving regional economic growth. Additionally, the city has hired Frost Brown Todd to investigate Police Chief Teresa Theetge's leadership effectiveness.
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