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November 2, 2023

Cleveland Afternoon Update

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Cedar Fair, Six Flags agree to merge; new company will be headquartered in North Carolina

The new company, which will be called Six Flags, will feature a combined 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resorts across 17 states, Canada and Mexico. A press statement called the transaction a “merger of equals.”

By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com

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‘Pure avarice’: Businessman gets 8 years in prison for $180 million bank fraud that hit Cleveland’s KeyBank

Najeeb Khan, who orchestrated one of the largest and longest running check-kiting scheme in U.S. history and used the money to amass one of the best private car collections in the world, was sentenced to eight years in prison.

By Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com

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Brady Middle School students help collect candy to be sent to soldiers serving overseas

Brady Middle School eighth-graders were among those who joined forces under the direction of teacher Samantha Schaedler to help U.S. military personnel enjoy a Halloween sweet treat.

By Ed Wittenberg, special to cleveland.com

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Community News

Let the games begin - students compete in robotics competitions: Talk of the Towns

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High and Middle Schools host a robotics competition; Avant-Garde Art & Craft show is coming to Strongsville Ehrnfelt Rec Center; North Royalton High School held its annual career, college and military exploration day; It's time to Adopt a Family in your community; Strongsville Historical Society Christmas Teas are returning; Holiday lighting ceremony in North Royalton; Strongsville Historical Society has grand opening for a new military exhibit

By Shirley MacFarland, special to cleveland.com

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Sports

Sports 4 Cle

How Browns defense can get back on track: Lance Reisland, Quincy Carrier on Thursday’s Sports 4 CLE

Watch Sports 4 CLE live at 4 p.m. as host Dave Bacon talks Browns with Lance Reisland, Quincy Carrier.

By Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com

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MLB fan sues Atlanta Braves, World Series MVP Jorge Soler for broken eye socket

A fan and her husband are suing MLB's Atlanta Braves and 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler for "excruciating injuries" she suffered from a baseball thrown into the stands by Soler during Game 3 of the 2021 World Series in Atlanta.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

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Guardians third baseman José Ramírez a finalist for Silver Slugger Award in the American League

José Ramírez seeks his fifth Silver Slugger Award when the winners are announced next week.

By Joe Noga, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Shopping

lululemon We Made Too Much restock sale: Tons of jackets, vests, hats, sweatshirts -- plus new arrivals

lululemon restocks its We Made Too Much sale every Thursday. Find tons of new activewear pieces for men and women that just went on sale on Nov. 2. There's more products this week for fall winter. Buy a new jacket, hat, sweatshirt and more!

By Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com

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Entertainment

Listen to the last new Beatles’ song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: ‘Now and Then’

Titled “Now and Then,” the almost impossible-to-believe track is four minutes and eight seconds of the first and only original Beatles recording of the 21st century.

By Associated Press

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Entertainment

Starbucks kicks off holiday season with festive cups and seasonal menu

Starbucks unveiled its holiday cups and menu on Nov. 2 that epitomize the joyful sights and flavors of the season. They will be available at all cafes, including those in Northeast Ohio.

By Alex Darus, cleveland.com

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