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July 2, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

News

Red, white and banned? Fireworks laws vary across Northeast Ohio after state law change

Residents across Northeast Ohio planning their backyard celebrations this Fourth of July must also navigate a maze of consumer-grade fireworks laws created by a 2022 change in state law.

By Hannah Drown, cleveland.com

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News

Medical examiner identifies woman killed in Cleveland shooting that also injured teen

Detectives with Cleveland's homicide unit are investigating the fatal shooting of Janae Winnick, who was gunned down Saturday on the city's East Side. A 15-year-old girl was also injured in the shooting.

By Olivia Mitchell, cleveland.com

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Vivek Ramaswamy flexes fundraising muscle, sets new record for campaign contributions

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By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com

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Metro

Feds: Northeast Ohio resident smuggled 58 guns to West Africa

Prosecutors accused Koffi Taregue of receiving wire transfers from the Ivory Coast to purchase firearms at Cleveland-area gun stores before shipping them overseas.

By Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com

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Sports

Sports 4 Cle

Biggest Browns questions for 2025; Talking Guardians minor league prospects: Wednesday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon is joined by Jake Burns, Damon Wolfe and Ryan Mitchell.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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Browns

The secret to the Browns’ success isn’t finding a Patrick Mahomes, it’s building around what they have

Why the Browns' championship formula centers on complementary football, first-down efficiency, and quarterbacks who protect rather than propel.

By Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Sports

Bills 1st round pick accused of sexual assault by Ohio woman

An Ohio woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Buffalo Bills first round draft pick Maxwell Hairston of sexually assaulting her while they attended the University of Kentucky in 2021.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Shopping

Too cool for just July 4th: New Patriotic Hey Dudes that’ll last past fireworks

New Hey Dude patriotic shoes extend July 4th style through summer.

By Ashley Palya, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Cleveland recommended to host 2030 Special Olympics USA Games

Site-selection committee backs Cleveland’s bid, with official announcement expected this fall for the event projected to bring $70 million to Northeast Ohio.

By Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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Shopping

Massive party speaker with light show on sale, ships in 1 day just in time for July 4th

Get one-day shipping to receive this bass-boosting, water-resistant speaker before your Fourth of July celebrations.

By Ashley Palya, cleveland.com

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