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Cincinnati Bengals fans in a living room watching the 2026 NFL Draft on television as the No. 10 overall pick is announced.

Sports

Bengals 2026 Draft Pick: Fixing the Defense at No. 10

The Bengals 2026 draft pick at No. 10 is their highest selection in five years. After a disappointing season exposed weaknesses across the defense, Cincinnati enters the offseason needing immediate contributors. This need is particularly evident as the Bengals 2026 draft pick comes into focus. The offense remains intact around Joe Burrow and…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 17, 20260Comments

Business Tips

Cincinnati Ad Agencies Are Shrinking — What Replaced the 300-Person Model?

For decades, Cincinnati ad agencies formed a central part of the region’s professional economy. Large firms with 200 to 400 employees supported brand management operations tied to Procter & Gamble, Kroger, and other consumer companies. Today, that landscape looks different. For example, Cincinnati ad agencies that once operated at a large scale now run with…

ByRob KantnerFebruary 17, 20260Comments

Northside Shooting Scene on Hamilton Avenue

News

Northside Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Residents Demand Accountability

A deadly Northside shooting early Sunday morning has intensified concerns about safety in one of Cincinnati’s busiest entertainment corridors. Gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. near Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street, an area known for its nightlife, restaurants, and music venues. Now, as investigators review evidence, residents and business leaders are pressing for change. What…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 17, 20260Comments

Mount Rushmore presidential faces symbolizing Presidents’ Day in Cincinnati 2026

Community Lifestyle

Presidents’ Day Cincinnati 2026: What’s Open and Closed

Why Presidents’ Day Matters in Cincinnati Presidents’ Day Cincinnati is more than just a federal holiday on the calendar. While the day officially honors George Washington’s birthday, it has evolved into a broader recognition of American presidents. For Cincinnati, the holiday carries a direct local tie. The city is the birthplace of William Howard Taft…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 16, 20260Comments

Financial chart on computer screen representing unrealized capital gains tax debate and investment valuation changes

Business Politics

Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Debate Expands in U.S. and Europe

What Is an Unrealized Capital Gains Tax? An unrealized capital gains tax would require taxpayers to pay tax on asset appreciation even if the asset has not been sold. Under current U.S. law, capital gains tax applies when an asset is sold and a profit is realized. One topic of debate is the unrealized capital…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 16, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Travel

Alternative Romantic Destinations Off the Beaten Path

For couples who have wandered the Left Bank, shared wine in Tuscany, and checked the Amalfi Coast off their list, romance looks a little different. It is less about landmarks and more about atmosphere. Less about postcards and more about how a place feels after the crowds thin out. These destinations deliver the same magic…

ByMelissa AllenFebruary 16, 20260Comments

AI-generated code displayed on a computer screen representing the shift toward outcome specification in modern knowledge work.

Business

The Specification Economy: Why AI Is Reshaping Every Knowledge Job

The Specification Economy Is Arriving Now The specification economy is no longer theoretical. It is forming inside every knowledge work function as AI collapses the cost of production. For decades, the equation was simple: the person who could produce the artifact held the leverage. The engineer who wrote the code. The analyst who built the…

ByJason HauerFebruary 16, 20260Comments

News

Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

The latest Cincinnati weekend shootings have left the city shaken. In just 24 hours, multiple incidents across neighborhoods resulted in three confirmed deaths and several injuries, raising renewed concerns about public safety and police leadership in the Queen City. The violence, occurring from early February 14 into February 15, 2026, comes as the Cincinnati Police…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 16, 20260Comments

Business

For Emerging Economies, AI Offers a New Kind of Sovereignty

For the trade minister of a mid-sized archipelagic nation, the problem is no longer a lack of data. Satellites owned by commercial firms such as Planet Labs and Maxar Technologies pass overhead daily, capturing nearly every inch of coastline. As a result, nations are beginning to recognise the importance of AI sovereignty to…

ByMatthias KrampeFebruary 13, 20260Comments

Business

The Agency Problem: It’s Yours to Figure Out. Or it Isn’t.

Brian Tracy taught me internal locus of control in my twenties. His frame was simple: draw a circle and put everything in your life either inside it (you control it) or outside it (you don’t). High performers put everything inside. Not because they’re delusional about obstacles, but because they treat every obstacle as a skill…

ByJason HauerFebruary 13, 20260Comments