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More than half of Gen-Z spends more than 30% of its income on rent

52% of renters ages 15 to 24 spend at least 30% of their income on rent.

Business

Six essential talking points from Cavs media day

Get to know the team and the storylines as training camp commences.

Sports

New legislative maps create tossup districts in Cleveland suburbs

Democrats still likely to win 7-10 of the 11 House seats in Cuyahoga County.

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New moms are working at high rates in Cleveland

72% of Cleveland women who gave birth in the previous 12 months were in the labor force last year.

A history of Browns quarterback woes

Injuries to Deshaun Watson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson are just the latest struggles.

The wildest roller coaster ride in Northern Ohio isn&#x27;t at Cedar Point. It&#x27;s right here in Cleveland with the Browns&#x27; quarterback situation.Why it matters: Cleveland holds the sixth of seven <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="playoff spots" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture" data-vars-content-id="8e55697f-c893-4930-b88c-820d2d1e7c78" data-vars-headline="A history of Browns quarterback woes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture" target="_blank">playoff spots</a> in the AFC but must keep winning to hold off other contenders.

Chart showing Browns quarterbacks by game. 

What's next for the Ohio State Buckeyes

OSU is on the outside looking in for this year's College Football Playoff.

With no regular season games left, Ohio State football fans will be out in the cold this weekend from the Big Ten Championship game and potentially for the College Football Playoff.Driving the news: After losing to Michigan, OSU fell four spots to sixth in the CFP standings Tuesday.

Ohio State's football coach screams towards the field. 

Cavs Corner, Week 5: Close, but no cigar!

Cavs cage Hawks, but fail to punch ticket to Vegas in In-Season Tournament

Alas. The Cleveland Cavaliers will not be headed to Las Vegas for the knockout stage of the NBA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="inaugural In-Season Tournament" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nba.com/news/in-season-tournament-101" data-vars-content-id="03cd4ff7-995d-4f63-b3fd-cdd68df430fb" data-vars-headline="Cavs Corner, Week 5: Close, but no cigar!" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nba.com/news/in-season-tournament-101" target="_blank">inaugural In-Season Tournament</a>. Record: (10-8); <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Last week: (8-6)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/22/cavaliers-nba-basketball-jokic-nikola" data-vars-content-id="03cd4ff7-995d-4f63-b3fd-cdd68df430fb" data-vars-headline="Cavs Corner, Week 5: Close, but no cigar!" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/22/cavaliers-nba-basketball-jokic-nikola" target="_self">Last week: (8-6)</a>.

Georges Niang in a white jersey in profile gesticulating to a referee on a basketball court

RocketMortgage FieldHouse not among NBA's 10 most transit accessible arenas

With Red Line and dozens of RTA bus routes converging on Public Square, ranking seems too low

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is tied for 14th in the NBA with a transit score of 78 out of 100, according to a new ranking.What&#x27;s happening: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Walk Score" data-vars-click-url="https://www.walkscore.com/about.shtml" data-vars-content-id="bb7e76e9-7c4a-4af2-bc86-becf6fc79d78" data-vars-headline="RocketMortgage FieldHouse not among NBA&#x27;s 10 most transit accessible arenas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.walkscore.com/about.shtml" target="_blank">Walk Score</a>, a Redfin company that promotes walkable neighborhoods, measured how well NBA arenas are served by public transportation.<ul><li>The company assigns a &quot;usefulness&quot; value to the nearby transit routes on frequency, type and distance between stops.</li></ul>By the numbers: A transit score of 90–100 means public transportation near the arena is world class; 70–89 scores have convenient transportation options for most trips.<ul><li>Four cities with NBA arenas (including two venues in NYC) have a transit score of 100, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="according to WalkScore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.walkscore.com/methodology.shtml" data-vars-content-id="bb7e76e9-7c4a-4af2-bc86-becf6fc79d78" data-vars-headline="RocketMortgage FieldHouse not among NBA&#x27;s 10 most transit accessible arenas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.walkscore.com/methodology.shtml" target="_blank">according to WalkScore</a>.</li><li>The arenas in San Antonio, Memphis and Oklahoma City rank the lowest.</li></ul>💭 Sam&#x27;s thought bubble: With the Red Line running directly to Tower City and dozens of routes converging on Public Square, Cleveland&#x27;s score frankly seems too low!<figure><img alt="An illuminated transit sign reading &quot;Tower City&quot; " height="3632" id="4be88c29-ecf8-4b3a-87af-a2af26cb87b4" src="https://images.axios.com/XSNm9S2OMzAdls0Lwv1Cg2bJqTY=/2023/11/06/1699299681205.jpg" width="5456"/><figcaption>Stepping off the Red Line en route to a Cavs game. Photo: Sam Allard/Axios </figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="A sign reading &quot;Walkway&quot; leading to walkway from Cleveland&#x27;s Tower City to basketball arena" height="3632" id="8b4ca8e1-9d3d-4c44-b160-d0b806ca142b" src="https://images.axios.com/nGNkpO4KXEwgquBjnynUjyxbuew=/2023/11/06/1699299567503.jpg" width="5456"/><figcaption>The retro Walkway from Tower City to the Rock. Photo Sam Allard/Axios</figcaption></figure>

Cavs Corner, Week 4: Down goes Jokić!

After some early wobbles, the Cavs are finding their groove.

After some early wobbles, the Cavs are humming. Record: 8-6; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Last week: (4-6)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/15/cavaliers-nba-basketball-week-3" data-vars-content-id="e485fdac-f213-4e4e-86f0-65a6028a3624" data-vars-headline="Cavs Corner, Week 4: Down goes Jokić!" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/15/cavaliers-nba-basketball-week-3" target="_self">Last week: (4-6)</a>.

Max Strus in red jersey dunking basketball on Detroit Piston in white jersey 

What Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury means for the Browns

Watson will undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his throwing shoulder.

Just when Browns fans think things are looking up, fate pulls them back down to Earth.Driving the news: The team <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="revealed" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/Browns/status/1724786631977394687" data-vars-content-id="310a078c-b649-497b-b9ca-85fefc939201" data-vars-headline="What Deshaun Watson&#x27;s season-ending injury means for the Browns" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/Browns/status/1724786631977394687" target="_blank">revealed</a> on Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a fracture in his throwing shoulder.

Deshaun Watson sits on the sideline in a winter hat. 

Cavs Corner, Week 3: Road trippin' woes!

It's early days, but vaunted defense can't contain speedy young opponents thus far.

On an early-season West Coast road trip, the Cavs are struggling to cohere on both ends of the floor.Record: (4-6); <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Last week: (3-4)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/08/cavs-nba-basketball-week-2" data-vars-content-id="ce76c03d-5ee4-4b87-81a8-897997ecab3b" data-vars-headline="Cavs Corner, Week 3: Road trippin&#x27; woes!" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/08/cavs-nba-basketball-week-2" target="_self">Last week: (3-4)</a>.

The Cavs Caris LeVert drives on the Kings Sasha Vezenkov 

Cavs Corner, Week 2: Signs of life!

Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland return, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley shine.

Our dear Cavaliers are doing better after a bumpy start. Record: (3-4); <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last week: (1-3)" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/07/cavs-corner-week-1" data-vars-content-id="0ae03249-7748-4bae-aaf1-9a78a64289af" data-vars-headline="Cavs Corner, Week 2: Signs of life!" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/11/07/cavs-corner-week-1" target="_self">last week: (1-3)</a>Weekly slate: Win at New York (95-89); loss at Indianapolis (121-116); win vs. Golden State (115-104).

Overhead shot of Evan Mobley dunking on an alternate Indy court. 

Cavs Corner, Week 1: Boy is this depressing!

Hamstring injuries have infiltrated the locker room like a bacterial infection.

Editor&#x27;s note: This story originally published Nov. 1, 2023. It is part of a regular series.Welcome to the first of many Wednesday recaps on our hometown Cavaliers.Record: (1-3)

Donovan Mitchell attempts to pass to Evan Mobley under the basket, while the Knicks in white uniforms play defense.

Cleveland Guardians tap former catcher Stephen Vogt as new manager

Vogt, 39, is signing a three-year contract with the team, per ESPN.

The Cleveland Guardians have hired former MLB catcher Stephen Vogt as the man to replace <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Terry Francona" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/09/28/terry-francona-cleveland-guardians-last-game" data-vars-content-id="4bdcbddd-6d0c-42fb-9e3e-e76645acb73a" data-vars-headline="Cleveland Guardians tap former catcher Stephen Vogt as new manager" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/09/28/terry-francona-cleveland-guardians-last-game" target="_self">Terry Francona</a> in the dugout. Driving the news: Vogt, (rhymes with boat), who has no managerial experience, signed a three-year contract with the team, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ESPN reports." data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38832712/guardians-name-ex-all-star-catcher-stephen-vogt-new-manager" data-vars-content-id="4bdcbddd-6d0c-42fb-9e3e-e76645acb73a" data-vars-headline="Cleveland Guardians tap former catcher Stephen Vogt as new manager" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38832712/guardians-name-ex-all-star-catcher-stephen-vogt-new-manager" target="_blank">ESPN reports.</a>

George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress

The House is slated to vote to expel Santos on Friday.

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Ahead of a vote that could make him the first House lawmaker to be expelled in more than 20 years, Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) is introducing an expulsion resolution on Thursday targeting a House lawmaker from his own state. Why it matters: Santos — who faces an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uphill battle in a vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" target="_self">uphill battle in a vote</a> to remove him from office following a scathing House Ethics report — is seeking an expulsion vote on Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jamaal Bowman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" target="_self">Jamaal Bowman</a> (D-N.Y.), who pulled a fire alarm in one of the House office buildings.

George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers

Rep. Robert Garcia encouraged fellow Democrats to support Republicans' expulsion measure.

House Democrats and Republicans finally have something they agree on: booting Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" data-vars-content-id="4eec0a24-5338-46c4-8b6e-5526cda73c0f" data-vars-headline="George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) from Congress.Driving the news: In an email sent to Democratic congressional offices on Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia&#x27;s (D-Calif.) office advocated for Republicans&#x27; resolution to expel the embattled Long Islander.

GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early

Multiple GOP lawmakers expect former House Speaker <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kevin McCarthy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" data-vars-content-id="dbdacc28-b2ed-40c2-a4cb-3bf4792a4d9b" data-vars-headline="GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" target="_self">Kevin McCarthy</a> (R-Calif.) to step down from his seat before the end of the year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The potential exit of McCarthy — who privately told donors he is looking to &quot;get the hell out,&quot; according to a source familiar with the conversation — could leave the House GOP with an even narrower majority.

Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social

Trump warned that his indictments have opened up a "very big and dangerous Pandora's Box."

Former President Trump has spent the last 24 hours on Truth Social unleashing a torrent of grievances, vengeful promises and links to online conspiracy theories about his political rivals.Why it matters: Trump&#x27;s online rhetoric has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequently dipped into violent extremism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" data-vars-content-id="4ce9173c-4439-425e-8986-ec54c92037e6" data-vars-headline="Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" target="_self">frequently dipped into violent extremism</a> since he left office, escalating as his legal troubles have mounted. Public fatigue and the pro-Trump echo chamber created by Truth Social have at times softened the shock value of the GOP front-runner&#x27;s daily musings.

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote

Santos is the first Republican to be expelled from the House.

The House on Friday voted to expel Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments.Why it matters: The vote makes Santos just the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sixth lawmaker" data-vars-click-url="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" target="_blank">sixth lawmaker</a> – and first Republican – to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.

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