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Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Do accents really differ across Ohio? Study investigates
A study from Ohio State University looked at how accents may vary across the Buckeye State. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The study is part of a long-term project that Ohio State researchers have been conducting at the Language Sciences Research Lab at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), according to a media release. Researchers asked visitors to the museum to participate in a study about accents. In the end, over 1,100 people aged 9 and up participated. Participants heard a series of recordings each featuring a speaker saying several words, all with the same vowel in them. TRENDING STORIES: Delta plane crashes, flips at Toronto airport injuring at least 15 Ohio lawmaker introduces 'Boneless Wing Bill' Venomous snake found in box of bananas at grocery store For example, some people pronounce 'pen' so that it sounds to others like 'pin.' Participants rated each speaker on a scale from 'not at all accented' to 'very accented.' They listened to accents from people from northern, central, and southern Ohio. In general, museum visitors thought people from southern Ohio had the strongest accents, according to a media release. Central Ohio residents didn't have much of an accent, according to participants. Northern Ohio scored right in the middle between 'not at all accented' and 'very accented.' But researchers said the study left them with more questions. 'Just because people gave a high rating to the idea that people in southern Ohio have an accent, that doesn't mean they are good at hearing how actual southern Ohioans pronounce vowels differently,' Kathryn Campbell-Kibler, author of the study said. Campbell-Kibler said that may be because we learn about accents culturally. 'We may not be able to identify an accent – we just know something is there because friends are telling stories about it or we hear the characters on TV,' she said. The full study can be read here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Voice of America Center temporarily changed to ‘Voice of Mexico Center' on Google
The Voice of America Centre mall's name was temporarily changed on Google search results to the 'Voice of Mexico Center.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Monday when you searched for the location on Google or Google Maps, it shows as the Voice of Mexico Center, our news partners at WCPO reported. The outdoor shopping center is located in West Chester, off Voice of America Drive. TRENDING STORIES: Delta plane crashes, flips at Toronto airport injuring at least 15 Ohio lawmaker introduces 'Boneless Wing Bill' Venomous snake found in box of bananas at grocery store Mid Atlantic Properties, the developer of Voice of America Centre, told WCPO they're aware of the listing. By Monday afternoon, the name was changed back. However, as of Tuesday morning when you search Voice of America MetroPark 'Voice of Mexico MetroPark' comes up in results. The timing of the change comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America.' We will continue to follow this story.[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Fire sparks during mechanical work in Piqua garage, fire dept. says
Fire officials have determined how a garage fire in Piqua started last week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The fire happened in a detached garage in the 600 block of Boal Avenue around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. TRENDING STORIES: Restaurant closing after 41 years in Miami County Voice of America Center temporarily changed to 'Voice of Mexico Center' on Google Ohio lawmaker introduces 'Boneless Wing Bill' The fire was ruled to be unintentional, according to Piqua Fire Captain Nick Schmitz. 'The resident was doing mechanical work on an ATV inside the garage when fuel spilled and made contact with a furnace,' Schmitz said. The resident tried to put out the fire with several fire extinguishers but was unsuccessful. He was able to safely get out of the garage when the fire was 'beyond his control.' The fire caused approximately $12,000 in damages to the garage and its contents. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Judge blocks company behind 40-year listings from enforcing agreements in Florida. Could OH be next?
A Florida judge has issued an injunction blocking a company that has been the focus of a series of News Center 7 I-Team investigations from enforcing its controversial 40-year listing agreement in that state. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The I-Team's lead investigative reporter John Bedell has the latest on the ruling and if Ohio could ask for something similar tonight on News Center 7 at 5:30. TRENDING STORIES: Delta plane crashes, flips at Toronto airport injuring at least 15 Ohio lawmaker introduces 'Boneless Wing Bill' Venomous snake found in box of bananas at grocery store MV Realty's controversial Homeowner Benefit Agreements have been the focus of I-Team reports for more than two years. The new ruling barred the company from enforcing those agreements and placing liens on homes in Florida. The decision also says MV Realty cannot collect any money from Florida homeowners under contract with them. This comes in connection with the Florida Attorney General's Office lawsuit against the realty company. Court documents obtained by the I-Team show roughly a third of the company's contracts around the country are in Florida, where MV Realty is headquartered. 'This ruling is absolutely an important and positive step forward in getting relief for any consumers that were harmed by MV Realty,' Sarah Mancini, a lawyer with the National Consumer Law Center, said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Egg prices rise amid bird flu outbreak, leaving shoppers struggling to justify buying them
The price of eggs continues to go up and it's putting a strain on the pockets of people in the Miami Valley. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Malik Patterson saw a half dozen eggs on sale for $5.99 on Monday. A dozen was going for $11.69 before tax and a carton of 18 was $17.69. Shoppers say that's too high. 'They are too high and I can't purchase them, so I'm gonna have to keep on walking,' David Marks told News Center 7 at Drexel Foodtown. Marks said the eggs are so expensive that he's taking a personal stance against buying them. TRENDING STORIES: Delta plane crashes, flips at Toronto airport injuring at least 15 Ohio lawmaker introduces 'Boneless Wing Bill' Venomous snake found in box of bananas at grocery store 'Matter of fact, I'm not gonna purchase any chicken products, period,' he said. Marks said he's taking this stance not only because of bird flu but because he believes shoppers are being taken advantage of. 'They would take advantage because you couldn't do nothing about it,' he said. Inside the grocery store, they have a sign stating that the price hike is due to the bird flu. 'We hope this does not continue. We guarantee to do our best to bring you the best prices,' the sign read. The Ohio Department of Agriculture has reported a steady increase in bird flu cases, which is affecting the prices people are seeing. As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, Patterson tried to speak to a manager but was denied. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
