🍺 Columbus bars serve knowledge alongside drinks in new lecture series. The Siposium brings academic talks to breweries and bars, creating an accessible space for big ideas without university walls. Founded by educator Betsy Zacks and marketer Jacquie Sierzputowski in October 2024, the monthly events feature speakers on diverse topics from ghosting to dog relationships. Past venues include Antiques on High and Land-Grant Brewing, with upcoming lectures covering football masculinity, recycling failures, and witches in pop culture. Tickets are available at thesiposium.com for those seeking intellectual stimulation with their pint.
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🚗 Columbus funds free vehicle repairs for struggling residents. The city council approved $250,000 for Project Taillight, which helps low-income people fix safety issues like broken brakes and lights. Local repair shops Lindsay Automotive and MDDR Enterprises will partner with the City Attorney's Office to provide these services at no cost. Council member Emmanuel Remy highlighted how the program prevents residents from choosing between vehicle safety and basic necessities. Since its 2020 launch, Project Taillight has assisted over 300 Columbus residents, with applications reopening this fall.
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⚖️ Ohio Supreme Court rules search warrants unnecessary for app data. The ruling stems from a case argued at Monroe Central High School during the court's Off-Site Court Program in April. Justices unanimously decided that police can subpoena information from marketplace apps without violating Fourth Amendment rights. The case involved Mamadou Diaw, accused of robbing someone during a laptop sale arranged through the Letgo app. Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy wrote that people have "no expectation of privacy in information voluntarily shared with third parties," allowing law enforcement to obtain location data without a warrant.
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