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June 25, 2025

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Ohio lawmakers quietly gut ‘Modell Law’ to help Browns relocate

New budget language could short-circuit the city of Cleveland’s lawsuit against the Browns to stop them from leaving their current lakefront home.

By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com

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News

News

Could merger be in works between 2 giant oil, gas companies?

Shell is reportedly in initial discussions to acquire rival BP in a deal that could become the largest oil merger in decades. BP shares surged nearly 7% amid speculation, while Shell denies active negotiations. Analysts say any deal hinges on BP’s weakening stock and potential synergies.

By Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com

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Advice

Miss Manners: I’m friends with outcasts and refuse to take part in bullying

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to when friends question your other friendships.

By Judith Martin

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Community News

Billy Sullivan: From Brook Park garage bands to touring with rock legends

Brook Park City Council has honored lifelong resident and musician Billy Sullivan with a resolution recognizing his 50-year music career and contributions to the local and national music scenes.

By Maura Zurick, cleveland.com

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Sports

Guardians

Lane Thomas’ power surge might be his ticket out of Cleveland as Guardians’ deadline decisions loom

Lane Thomas is heating up at exactly the right time — or the wrong time, if he wants to stay in a Cleveland uniform.

By Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Why Guardians manager Stephen Vogt won’t quit on Hunter Gaddis despite recent struggles

Stephen Vogt's unwavering confidence in his setup man could be either the steadying force Gaddis needs or a strategic misstep.

By Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Guardians

The Southpaw curse continues: How hometown lefty Eric Lauer exposed the Guardians’ biggest offensive weakness — again

Cleveland's inability to hit left-handed pitching has become a predictable formula for opponents, as the Midview High School product demonstrated in Toronto's 10-6 victory.

By Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Recall expanded of frozen fish products

A recall issued this month of frozen fish products has been expanded to include other products.

By Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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Shopping

New Stanley All Day Mini Lunch Box will make your sad bagged lunch a thing of the past

With its food-grade liner, adjustable strap, and compatibility with organization boxes, the Stanley All Day Mini Lunch Box brings serious upgrades to mealtime.

By Ashley Palya, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Chris Dowd of Fishbone talks ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ and returning to the band’s roots

Founding member reveals the creative tensions behind 'Stockholm Syndrome' and how the band's lineup changes have helped recapture their original sound and purpose

By Malcolm X Abram, cleveland.com

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