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Supreme Court approves permits for Hancock County solar farm
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently upheld the granting of a permit to construct a large-scale solar farm in Hancock County near the village of Arcadia.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Ohio Power Siting Board’s decision to grant a certificate to South Branch Solar to construct a 130-megawatt electric generation facility on 7 ... (full story)
Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China's growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo's main ally, the United States, pushes for more military assistance in Asia and a military hawk and ultra-conservative takes over ... (full story)
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
Finances already looked tight for Jade Grant and her three children as she entered the year's final months.
"Everyone's birthday is back-to-back," the 32-year-old certified nursing assistant said. "You have holidays coming up. You have Thanksgiving. Everything is right there. And then, boom. No (food) stamps." ... (full story)
Supreme Court clarified rqmts for granting civil stalking protection orders
To grant a civil stalking protection order, a court must find only that a person seeking the order believes an offender will cause mental distress if encounters continue, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled recently.
In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court resolved competing interpretations by Ohio courts of R.C. 2903.211, a law allowi ... (full story)
Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America
On most Monday nights, the sanctuary of All Saints Episcopal Church — with its vaulted ceilings, stone arches and stained-glass windows — seamlessly transforms into a space of quiet contemplation.
It's in this Gothic Revival church in Pasadena, California, that Betty Cole, a longtime Zen practitioner and "card-c ... (full story)