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The University of Akron announced Wednesday it would cut 178 positions, including full-time faculty, contract professionals and staff, in order to address financial concerns.

In a first-ever evening news conference about COVID-19, Gov. Mike DeWine implored the residents of Ohio to wear a mask and take other steps to stop the spread of coronavirus amid a new surge of cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks but did not announce any new orders or mandates to enforce this plea.

Three Cedar Point employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

A spokesman for Cedar Point said the employees were screened before the park opened.

There will be no impact on park operations.

Tyra Banks is moving from judging the catwalk to hosting in the ballroom ... the OG top model is taking over MC duties for "Dancing With the Stars."

Just a day after ABC dropped Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews leading into season 29, TMZ has learned the former supermodel is strutting her way into that role.

Peacock officially launches Wednesday and joins a streaming field that has dramatically expanded with other recent additions like Disney+, Apple+ and HBO Max.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced he will be holding an unexpected Wednesday night press conference.

DeWine canceled his Tuesday briefing a few hours before it was scheduled.

The governor said Wednesday night's press conference will be about the State of Ohio regarding the current state of the cornonavirus pandemic and the recent increases in cases and virus spread.

 Apple customers who purchased certain previous iPhone models can now submit claims for about $25 per phone as part of the company’s settlement of a class action lawsuit that accused it of slowing down older devices

Grant Imahara, a big part of the "MythBusters" team, has died ... from a brain aneurysm.

The beloved host of Discovery's hit series, and brilliant electrical engineer, died suddenly Monday from the aneurysm ... rattling his family, close friends and longtime co-workers.

A Discovery rep tells TMZ, "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

Sheriff Bill Ayub says they’re confident the body discovered in Lake Piru today is Naya Rivera, and there’s nothing to indicate any foul play took place or she died by suicide ... this was simply a tragic accidental drowning death.
Ayub says Rivera was discovered in the northeast portion of the lake, near the surface of the water. Her body will be taken to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy and positive identification.

Cedar Point announced a new rule for several rides amid the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions the amusement park has implemented in its reopening, and many are unhappy about it.