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🌱 Making Rubber From Dandelions + Cincinnati Baby Formula Scams

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Happy Tuesday, Cincinnati! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with some sun. High: 79 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

  1. Greater Cincinnati startup Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company just landed a multimillion-dollar government contract for its development of natural rubber made from dandelions. The company will work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), DoD-sponsored BioMADE, and Norwood-based Farmed Materials on developing this natural source of rubber domestically. Christ Helsel, global operations and chief technology officer for Goodyear, stated that the domestic program may help mitigate future supply chain problems. (The Business Journals)
  2. Last week, the Better Business Bureau issued a warning to consumers that if they buy baby formula on Facebook or other social media platforms, they run the risk of being scammed. The Greater Cincinnati area has already seen two major cases of alleged theft and resale of formula, with one pending in federal court. The high price of baby formula has made it a target for criminals and the black market. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
  3. Cincinnati resident and rental scam victim, Michele Parks, is sharing how she was scammed out of $1,000 to warns others. Most rental scams involve the listing of a property that is not available for rent. When the unsuspecting potential renter contacts the "landlord," they are persuaded to wire the deposit. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

  • Exhibition: A Collage Of Customs By Mark Podwal At Cincinnati Skirball Museum (11:00 AM)
  • Beer And Angels: A Hoppy Hour For Cincinnati Startups At Esoteric Brewing Co. (6:00 PM)
  • Dance Theatre Of Harlem At Aronoff Center For The Arts (7:30 PM)


From my notebook:

  • Grammy award-winning country singer Carrie Underwood will perform at the Heritage Bank on her Denim and Rhinestones Tour on Mar. 2, 2023. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 20. (FOX19)
  • Meet Suite Judy Blue Eyes, a three-month-old pitbull puppy available for fostering or adoption through the Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society. Learn more about this puppy and the many other cats and dogs waiting for their forever home. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
  • Find your dream job in the Cincinnati area by scrolling through the latest postings. View the companies, job descriptions, salaries, and then click on the link to apply. (Cincinnati Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Carla Varner

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