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Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic shared Monday the system's performed above expectations last year and outlined upcoming plans for the system's expansion during the annual "State of the Clinic" address.
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Cleveland Clinic CEO says demand is sufficient for new Level 1 trauma center, reports surplus
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Cleveland Clinic CEO Tom Mihaljevic announced the health system ended 2025 with an $18 billion operating surplus and elaborated on plans to open a Level 1 trauma center for adults and children at its main campus, despite pushback from a neighboring health system.
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GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster'
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Hundreds of thousands without power in the US after a powerful winter storm
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Government & Politics
  1. Israel finds the last hostage body in Gaza, paving the way for next steps in Trump plan
  2. In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
  3. Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza
Law & Justice
  1. Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting
  2. Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
  3. 5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting
Health
  1. How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think
  2. Cleveland hospitals partner to increase lead testing for children under 2
  3. Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access
Education
New Philadelphia High School. The school district has an earned income tax on the ballot this May after four failed recent attempts to get new property taxes passed.
  1. With voters wary of property taxes, schools like New Philly, Parma try income taxes
  2. Ohio teachers' union head defends advice to members on actions if ICE shows up at schools
  3. Cleveland students walk out to protest ICE in solidarity with Minneapolis
Economy
  1. Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
  2. Clorox acquires Akron-based GOJO for $2.25B, says Purell manufacturer will remain in Ohio
  3. Sherwin-Williams resumes retirement contributions, will compensate for pause
Environment & Energy
a coyote in the snow
  1. You may see and hear coyotes more this time of year. Why you should take care but not be afraid
  2. Ohioans: How much snow did you get? The National Weather Service wants to know
  3. Photos: Massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S.
Science & Technology
  1. 40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned
  2. Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95
  3. Cybercrime steals more from local governments than employee fraud, says Ohio auditor
Race, Gender & Identity
Dan Moulthrop (left) leads a forum with Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, at The City Club of Cleveland on Jan. 16, 2026.
  1. Conservative Christian lobbyist met with protest during City Club of Cleveland forum
  2. Anti-discrimination, same-sex marriage amendments backers say some Ohio areas are surprising them
  3. This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's aiming to end the tax
Arts & Culture
CMA Transformer Station
  1. Northeast Ohio artists: Cleveland Museum of Art seeks work for Transformer Station show
  2. Cleveland architect Jonathan Kurtz is rejuvenating Northeast Ohio’s arts infrastructure
  3. Lakewood photographer’s love of Route 66 coming to U.S. postage stamps
Community
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  1. Northeast Ohio counties escalate snow emergencies due to winter storm
  2. New seasonal shelter comes at right time as extreme cold hits Cleveland
  3. Cleveland RTA Bus Rapid Transit extension faces Ohio City business owners opposition
Sports
  1. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
  2. Cleveland Heights' Laila Edwards prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female
  3. Consistent winners Tomlin, McDermott jobless in NFL while Browns fail to be 'watchable'
Reporters Notebook
Education reporter Conor Morris and his cat Bobby.
  1. Fostering furry friendship, and saving lives, as 'kitten season' approaches
  2. The generations of volunteer firefighters who keep our communities safe
  3. Ohio's volunteer firefighters need help. Here's why we're sounding the alarm