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"Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming

The contestants head back to Columbus, where the real drama is about to take place.

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It&#x27;s back to the real world for the contestants on Season 10 of &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; — and by &quot;real world,&quot; we mean Ohio.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The first week&#x27;s episodes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" data-vars-content-id="e20b1312-8956-4964-b4ac-f03778d9c414" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" target="_self">The first week&#x27;s episodes</a> of Netflix&#x27;s popular reality series saw seven couples get engaged sight unseen and then go on vacation together.

U.S. Rep. Brown to skip State of the Union

The Cleveland Democrat says attending would signal respect for conduct she believes harms democracy.

U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) said she will not attend President Trump&#x27;s State of the Union address Tuesday.Why it matters: Brown has shown up for every SOTU speech since taking office in 2021, but says this year is different.

Paul McCartney and Wings to take flight at the Rock Hall

The museum's exhibit on McCartney's 1970s band opens on May 15.

Music

For the first time, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame is launching an exhibit focused on the band Paul McCartney formed after leaving the Beatles.Driving the news: The exhibit, &quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot; opens May 15 and focuses on the 1970s group consisting of McCartney (vocals/bass), his wife Linda McCartney (keyboards), Denny Laine of the Moody Blues (guitar/vocals) and Denny Seiwell (drums).

Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs

The requests would tap Ohio's new sports-facility grant fund — from the same pot of unclaimed money the Browns tapped.

The Cavaliers and Guardians are seeking more than $100 million in state money to help cover mounting repairs and upgrades at Rocket Arena and Progressive Field.Why it matters: The public is on the hook for most of these costs. Former local lawmakers agreed to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lease terms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" data-vars-content-id="8755eebc-c32f-4dd2-90d3-aaf3e827d147" data-vars-headline="Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" target="_blank">lease terms</a> as a condition of the teams&#x27; staying put.

Polar vortex to hit Northeast Ohio during holiday travel rush

Temperatures in Northeast Ohio have a 40%-50% chance of being below normal through Sunday.

The National Weather Service warns the &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="polar vortex" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/24/thanksgiving-weather-forecast-cold-polar-vortex" data-vars-content-id="ecb3e9b7-884e-46c0-8d4d-9488ad072faf" data-vars-headline="Polar vortex to hit Northeast Ohio during holiday travel rush" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/24/thanksgiving-weather-forecast-cold-polar-vortex" target="_self">polar vortex</a>&quot; could bring &quot;cooler than normal temperatures&quot; across the Midwest the rest of this week.Why it matters: Frigid temperatures are set to coincide with a record number of Americans expected to embark on Thanksgiving holiday travel.

Fall forecast: Cleveland likely facing warmer-than-usual season

Ohio has a 40-50% probability of above-average temperatures this season.

Climate

Don&#x27;t get those heavy coats out of the closet just yet: Ohio and most of the U.S. is probably in for a warmer-than-usual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/04/fall-foliage-when-peak-2025" data-vars-content-id="ea936e9a-94ca-4d71-857b-29de365eb5bf" data-vars-headline="Fall forecast: Cleveland likely facing warmer-than-usual season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/04/fall-foliage-when-peak-2025" target="_self">fall</a>.Why it matters: After an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unusually mild August" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/41616372.8974/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbGltYXRlLm9zdS5lZHUvbW9udGhseS1jbGltYXRlLXN1bW1hcnktYXVndXN0LTIwMjU_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXJfYXhpb3Nsb2NhbF9jb2x1bWJ1cyZzdHJlYW09dG9w/63883f95eb76627b3989208fB8e22b768" data-vars-content-id="ea936e9a-94ca-4d71-857b-29de365eb5bf" data-vars-headline="Fall forecast: Cleveland likely facing warmer-than-usual season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/41616372.8974/aHR0cHM6Ly9jbGltYXRlLm9zdS5lZHUvbW9udGhseS1jbGltYXRlLXN1bW1hcnktYXVndXN0LTIwMjU_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXJfYXhpb3Nsb2NhbF9jb2x1bWJ1cyZzdHJlYW09dG9w/63883f95eb76627b3989208fB8e22b768" target="_self">unusually mild August</a>, September has been hot and dry — and the National Weather Service&#x27;s seasonal temperature outlook tells us we could see more of the same.

Northeast Ohio to enjoy rare, cooler summer temperatures

Cleveland experiences an average of two more annual heat streaks now than in 1970.

Celebrate the stretch of cool summer weather over the next few days, as it&#x27;s become an anomaly this season.Why it matters: Cleveland is one of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many U.S. cities" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/40911668.5988/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDcvMzAvaGVhdC1zdHJlYWtzLWNsaW1hdGUtY2hhbmdlLWNpdGllcz91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bmV3c2xldHRlcl9heGlvc2xvY2FsX2NvbHVtYnVzJnN0cmVhbT10b3A/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBbcf6e5fd" data-vars-content-id="5bc0470d-a5ab-4e23-94f3-3308ee0325a4" data-vars-headline="Northeast Ohio to enjoy rare, cooler summer temperatures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/40911668.5988/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDcvMzAvaGVhdC1zdHJlYWtzLWNsaW1hdGUtY2hhbmdlLWNpdGllcz91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bmV3c2xldHRlcl9heGlvc2xvY2FsX2NvbHVtYnVzJnN0cmVhbT10b3A/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBbcf6e5fd" target="_self">many U.S. cities</a> experiencing an increasing number of multi-day heat streaks each year.

Northeast Ohio's heat wave continues this week

Heat index values — or "feels like" temperatures — are expected to exceed 100 degrees.

It is the first week of summer and with it comes a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major heat wave" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/40348886.113/aHR0cHM6Ly93ZWF0aGVyLmNvbS9mb3JlY2FzdC9yZWdpb25hbC9uZXdzLzIwMjUtMDYtMTYtaGVhdC13YXZlLW1pZHdlc3Qtbm9ydGhlYXN0LWp1bmUtbmV3LXlvcmstY2hpY2Fnbz91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2VuZHRvX2xvY2FsbmV3c2xldHRlcnRlc3Qmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBd7294545" data-vars-content-id="af8fd840-b65b-411c-bc3f-47e343811c2c" data-vars-headline="Northeast Ohio&#x27;s heat wave continues this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/40348886.113/aHR0cHM6Ly93ZWF0aGVyLmNvbS9mb3JlY2FzdC9yZWdpb25hbC9uZXdzLzIwMjUtMDYtMTYtaGVhdC13YXZlLW1pZHdlc3Qtbm9ydGhlYXN0LWp1bmUtbmV3LXlvcmstY2hpY2Fnbz91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2VuZHRvX2xvY2FsbmV3c2xldHRlcnRlc3Qmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBd7294545" target="_self">major heat wave</a>.Why it matters: Extreme heat is the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top weather-related cause of death" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/40348886.113/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2NpZW50aWZpY2FtZXJpY2FuLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2V4dHJlbWUtaGVhdC1pcy1kZWFkbGllci10aGFuLWh1cnJpY2FuZXMtZmxvb2RzLWFuZC10b3JuYWRvZXMtY29tYmluZWQvP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBd17ab637" data-vars-content-id="af8fd840-b65b-411c-bc3f-47e343811c2c" data-vars-headline="Northeast Ohio&#x27;s heat wave continues this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/40348886.113/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2NpZW50aWZpY2FtZXJpY2FuLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2V4dHJlbWUtaGVhdC1pcy1kZWFkbGllci10aGFuLWh1cnJpY2FuZXMtZmxvb2RzLWFuZC10b3JuYWRvZXMtY29tYmluZWQvP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/63883f95eb76627b3989208fBd17ab637" target="_self">top weather-related cause of death</a> in the U.S. It&#x27;s especially dangerous for older adults, children and people with chronic medical conditions.

Cleveland summer nights are heating up

Cleveland's nights saw a 4.6°F increase between 1970-2024, per a new Climate Central report.

Summer evenings are getting warmer across much of the U.S., including Ohio, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new analysis shows" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/17/summer-nights-warmer-climate-change" data-vars-content-id="c8989374-0a57-4a08-bae5-c7e95fc9b45b" data-vars-headline="Cleveland summer nights are heating up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/17/summer-nights-warmer-climate-change" target="_self">a new analysis shows</a>.Why it matters: Higher overnight temperatures can have health consequences for vulnerable groups, as well as increase demand for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="air conditioning" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2018/05/14/cooling-the-earth-without-cooking-it" data-vars-content-id="c8989374-0a57-4a08-bae5-c7e95fc9b45b" data-vars-headline="Cleveland summer nights are heating up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2018/05/14/cooling-the-earth-without-cooking-it" target="_self">air conditioning</a>.

It finally feels like summer in Northeast Ohio

This summer has a 33% chance of being hotter than average in most of Ohio.

Peak outdoor season is finally set to begin following weeks of spring weather that felt more like fall.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hotter summers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/09/06/earth-hottest-summer-globe" data-vars-content-id="2317ce7b-2410-4162-8fc6-c5a868940566" data-vars-headline="It finally feels like summer in Northeast Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/09/06/earth-hottest-summer-globe" target="_self">Hotter summers</a> are one of the most tangible ways we experience climate change, and Northeast Ohio is about to heat up this week.

Cleveland seeks to improve air quality at a critical time

The city ranks as the 9th-worst metro area for year-round particle air pollution, per a new report.

Cleveland ranks as the ninth-worst metro area for year-round particle <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="air pollution" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/23/air-quality-climate-change" data-vars-content-id="3f6d7e16-77c8-4d55-9702-645cbbe0941d" data-vars-headline="Cleveland seeks to improve air quality at a critical time" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/23/air-quality-climate-change" target="_self">air pollution</a> in the American Lung Association&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2025 State of the Air report" data-vars-click-url="http://lung.org/sota" data-vars-content-id="3f6d7e16-77c8-4d55-9702-645cbbe0941d" data-vars-headline="Cleveland seeks to improve air quality at a critical time" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://lung.org/sota" target="_blank">2025 State of the Air report</a>.Why it matters: The report arrives as the city seeks to raise its air quality standards for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Cleveland rainstorms are getting more intense amid climate change

Rainfall is falling harder and faster across the country, a new report finds.

Rainstorms are getting more intense in Cleveland and across the U.S. amid human-driven climate change, a new analysis finds.Why it matters: More intense precipitation events can cause <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flash-flooding," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/10/climate-change-flood-risk-standards" data-vars-content-id="5bd35e3e-84f0-427f-a8fa-2d51a04aaf52" data-vars-headline="Cleveland rainstorms are getting more intense amid climate change" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/10/climate-change-flood-risk-standards" target="_self">flash-flooding,</a> landslides, dangerous driving conditions and other potentially deadly hazards.

Bibb and Illinois' Pritzker named co-chairs of climate coalition

The Cleveland mayor is building a resume as a sustainability leader.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have been named co-chairs of the national climate coalition <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America is All In" data-vars-click-url="https://www.americaisallin.com/about" data-vars-content-id="01e405cf-21e6-4530-9afb-791c6a9f828a" data-vars-headline="Bibb and Illinois&#x27; Pritzker named co-chairs of climate coalition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.americaisallin.com/about" target="_blank">America is All In</a>. Why it matters: Coming off his chairmanship of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Climate Mayors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/08/19/justin-bibb-climate-mayors-evs" data-vars-content-id="01e405cf-21e6-4530-9afb-791c6a9f828a" data-vars-headline="Bibb and Illinois&#x27; Pritzker named co-chairs of climate coalition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/08/19/justin-bibb-climate-mayors-evs" target="_self">Climate Mayors</a>, Bibb continues to build his national profile and resume as a sustainability leader.

Arctic blast brings low temperatures, wind chills to Northeast Ohio

Temperatures drop below zero in Cleveland  are expected to remain that way for days.

Odds are you spent the recent holidays curled up in the warmest part of your home, away from some of the coldest weather Northeast Ohio has seen in years.<ul><li>Expect much of the same Tuesday and Wednesday.</li></ul>Why it matters: This week&#x27;s powerful <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="arctic outbreak" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/15/polar-vortex-arctic-blast-us-cold-weather" data-vars-content-id="05493d08-497a-494a-876c-825c0795b1bc" data-vars-headline="Arctic blast brings low temperatures, wind chills to Northeast Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/15/polar-vortex-arctic-blast-us-cold-weather" target="_self">arctic outbreak</a> has pushed temperatures down to as cold as 25 to 35 degrees below the mid-January average — posing risks to public health, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stressing electricity grids" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/01/20/texas-power-grid-ercot-winter-freeze" data-vars-content-id="05493d08-497a-494a-876c-825c0795b1bc" data-vars-headline="Arctic blast brings low temperatures, wind chills to Northeast Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/01/20/texas-power-grid-ercot-winter-freeze" target="_self">stressing electricity grids</a>, and potentially disrupting school operations.

🌡️ Winters are getting warmer

Winters are getting warmer in Northeast Ohio

A symbol map of the U.S. showing the change in average winter temperatures from 1970 to 2025. Burlington, Vt. leads at +8.1 °F, while a few places have cooled, including Eureka, Calif. (-1.3 °F).

Change in average winter temperatures from 1970 to 2025

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🏖️ Feels like summer for longer

Cleveland summers have gotten nearly a week longer

A symbol map of the U.S. showing the change in the number of days with lingering summer temperatures in 2024 compared to 1970. Wheeling, W. Va. leads with 52 more days, while Myrtle Beach, S.C. has 11 fewer days.

Climate 🌿

Winters are getting warmer in Northeast Ohio

Polar vortex to hit Northeast Ohio during holiday travel rush

Fall forecast: Cleveland likely facing warmer-than-usual season

Cleveland summers have gotten nearly a week longer

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