💥 Deadly early morning crash claims one life on Columbus highway. A person died after their vehicle struck a wall on Interstate 70 in west Columbus around 3:45 AM Sunday. First responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene just five minutes after the single-vehicle accident was reported. Officials have diverted eastbound I-70 traffic to Interstate 270 while they investigate the crash. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or what may have caused the fatal accident.
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📱 Ohio battles over online age verification for minors. Two competing bills in the state senate aim to keep children from accessing inappropriate content online, but differ on who should be responsible—app stores or individual applications. Tech giants like Meta and Google are taking opposite sides, with Meta arguing app stores should verify age since they already collect this information, while Google contends individual apps should bear responsibility. Meanwhile, the Digital Childhood Institute has filed an FTC complaint against Google for inadequate child protections, and the ACLU is fighting against broad age verification requirements on First Amendment grounds.
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📰 Belinda Paschal brings Columbus arts scene to life through diverse coverage. As The Dispatch's features and entertainment reporter, she covers everything from opera to alternative rock shows while highlighting fascinating local stories. Her beat encompasses music, dance, theater, film, visual art and community events that don't fit neatly into categories. Paschal's work involves persistent pursuit of celebrity interviews and careful curation of weekly "things to do" recommendations. One of her most memorable experiences was visiting The Wilds conservation center, where she witnessed endangered animals roaming freely across 10,000 acres.
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