Cleveland has earned a spot on CDP’s 2025 "A List" , a distinction reserved for places demonstrating top-tier environmental governance and transparent disclosure of climate data. To achieve this leadership status, the city met rigorous criteria including the publication of a comprehensive emissions inventory, a credible climate action plan, and a full risk and vulnerability assessment. Through the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability , Cleveland continues to leverage this data-driven approach to co-create policies that reduce carbon emissions and build long-term resilience for all residents. Learn more about this achievement at Cleveland’s official news site .

On February 10, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ohio will host a public program titled “ A Century of Black History Commemorations ” featuring keynote speaker Tammy R. Bennett. The event, which aims to honor the achievements of Black Ohioans and inspire future leaders, is free to attend in person at the Moyer Judicial Center or via livestream on the Court's webpage . Read more about the program at Court News Ohio .

Recent web traffic data shows Microsoft Copilot is falling behind in the AI race, holding just 1.1% of the market compared to ChatGPT’s 64.5% and Gemini’s 21.5%. While competitors like Grok and Claude are growing, Copilot's share has actually decreased over the past year. These figures only track web usage, so it remains unclear if the tool is performing better through its direct integration into Windows 11. Read more about the trends in AI on PCWorld .

The 2025 State of the State Courts survey reveals that state courts remain the most trusted branch of government, with public confidence holding steady at 62%. While young adults show the highest levels of optimism regarding judicial fairness and innovation, a majority of respondents express concern that AI may be more harmful than helpful due to the risk of errors. To improve the system, the public strongly supports reforms in legal education and bar exams to prioritize real-world skills and practical experience. Read more about the survey results and  at Court News Ohio .

The Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court recently joined the White Ribbon Campaign, a global movement focused on engaging men and boys to end domestic violence and gender-based harm. Led by Administrative Judge Diane M. Palos, the court emphasized that breaking the cycle of abuse requires a collective community commitment to leadership, survivor support, and proactive education. Read more about this campaign at Court News Ohio .

The Supreme Court of Ohio  ruled that petitioners for a civil stalking protection order are not required to prove they have already experienced mental distress . In a 5-2 decision , the Court held that  R.C. 2903.211  is satisfied  if a petitioner reasonably believes an offender will cause mental distress if encounters continue . The majority opinion  resolved conflicting lower court interpretations by applying a grammatical analysis to the state's "menacing-by-stalking" statute .  This decision affirmed a Fifth District Court of Appeals ruling ,  which granted a protection order to a man following hostile confrontations with his ex-wife’s partner.