Proposal to isolate 'Trump' name at Ohio wildlife area causes a stir

Ohioans are concerned the name of a wildlife preserve will create an unjust tie to PresidentDonald Trump.

In March, Ohio's Division of Wildliferecommendedan alternative name for theCharles O. Trump Wildlife Areasouth of Columbus: "Trump wildlife preserve." The name was one of more than a dozen proposed as part of a rule review required at least every five years, as reported byThe Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The proposition has been met with backlash online, as some believe the name insinuates a connection to the president or downplays the importance of the man who donated the land, whom it is named after.

"This change sends an obvious partisan message. In the current political climate, removing 'Charles O.' and elevating only 'Trump' is not a neutral administrative cleanup," a Reddit user posted in theOhio sub-Redditin March. "It reads as a political branding decision, whether (the Ohio Department of Natural Resources) intends that or not. Public wildlife lands should not be used to send coded partisan messages."

Another Reddit user said: "I strongly oppose the proposal ... This is a partisan political act, and not a proper purpose for the use of public lands; this is not China, Russia or North Korea."

President Donald Trump returned to Phoenix to speak at Turning Point USA's "Build the Red Wall" event at Dream City Church on April 17, 2026, ahead of this year's midterm elections.

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The wildlife preserve has no ties to the president

The Charles O. Trump Wildlife Area, which spans 128 acres, is named after Ohio farmer and philanthropist Charles O. Trump, whodonated the land in 1996, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Charles had no ties to the current president.

Despite the lack of connection, this is not the first time a naming suggestion has received backlash.

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In 2020, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website briefly listed the area as the "Trump Wildlife Habitat Hunting Preserve." The name and misspelling drew attentionbefore a spokeswoman clarified:"It’s named for the person who donated the land − not president Trump."

State has no plans to nix long-time name

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Press Secretary Karina Cheung told The Columbus Dispatch the division has no plans to remove "Charles O." from the preserve's signage or materials. "Charles O. Trump Wildlife Area" and "Trump Wildlife Preserve," could be used interchangeably.

When asked his involvement in the alternative name, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he didn't initiate it.

"As far as I’m concerned, we should keep all the original names, and I think that’s what’s going to happen. They’re all going to be kept," DeWine told reporters on April 13. This kind of rule change is not something the governor would typically be involved in.

The next step for the alternative name is for the Ohio Wildlife Council to vote on the proposal on April 29. If approved, the rule would take effect on June 30.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her atgcross@usatoday.com.

Ohio state government reporter Jessie Balmert can be reached at jbalmert@usatodayco.com or @jbalmert on X.

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FDA Issues Nationwide Recall for Popular Cough Drops - Here's the Full List

Have a tickle in your throat that just will not go away? Cough drops are usually the fastest way to find some relief, but with a recent recall of five popular brands, you’re going to want to hit pause before unwrapping that lozenge in your bedside table. Here's what you need to know.

What’s happening with the recent cough drop recall?

On March 20, Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a company based in China, initiated a recall for 15 of its products sold across five brands: Exchange, Caring Mill, Discount Drug Mart Food Market, MGC Health, and QC Quality Choice. The products were shipped to stores across the U.S. The recall is ongoing, which means you could still find these products on store shelves.

List of recalled cough drops

To check if you have any of the specific cough drops in your vanity, here’s the current list of recalled items:

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• Exchange Select brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Honey Lemon Flavor Cough Drops, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20241030, Expiration date: 10/30/2026, UPC: 614299398870

• Exchange Select brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20241030, Expiration date: 10/30/2026, UPC: 614299398887

• Caring Mill brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry, 90-count bag. Lot number: 20241030, Expiration date: 10/30/2026, UPC: 810025928407

• Discount Drug Mart Food Market brand: Cough Drops, Menthol Cough Suppressant Anesthetic, Honey Lemon, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20241030, Expiration date: 10/30/2026, UPC: 093351037092

• Discount Drug Mart Food Market brand: Cough Drops, Menthol Cough Suppressant Anesthetic, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20241030, Expiration date: 10/30/2026, UPC: 093351037085

• MGC Health brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon, 25-count bag, distributed by Medical Group Care, LLC. Lot number: 20240524, Expiration date: 05/24/2026; Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026; Lot number: 20240730, Expiration date: 07/30/2026, UPC: 383173000085

• MGC Health brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20240524, Expiration date: 05/24/2026, UPC: 383173000047

• MGC Health brand: Menthol-Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 80-count bag. Lot number: 20240730, Expiration date: 07/30/2026, UPC: 383173000030.

• QC Quality Choice brand: Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Black Cherry Flavor, 25-count bag. Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026, UPC: 635515993372.

• QC Quality Choice brand: Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry Flavor, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20240524, Expiration date: 05/24/2026; Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026, UPC: 635515993372.

• QC Quality Choice brand: Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon Flavor, 25-count bag. Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026; Lot number: 20241030, Expiration date: 10/30/2026, UPC: 635515993372.

• QC Quality Choice brand: Pectin Oral Demulcent, Throat Soothing Drops, Creamy Strawberry Flavor, 30-count bag, distributed by CDMA, Inc. Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026, UPC: 635515999398.

• QC Quality Choice brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon Flavor, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026, UPC: 63551598673.

• QC Quality Choice brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026; Lot number: 20240524, Expiration date: 05/24/2026, UPC: 635515986718.

• QC Quality Choice brand: Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Vanilla Honey Flavor, 30-count bag. Lot number: 20240720, Expiration date: 07/20/2026, UPC: 635515999411.

Why are cough drops being recalled?

“Certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility” may have impacted product quality, per anFDA statement. What exactly was observed isn’t clear, but it likely means the cough drops are not up to FDA standards in one or multiple ways.

What does the Class II designation mean?

The FDA classifiesdrug recalls, whichcough drops fall under, on a tiered system measured by “degree of risk,” with Class I being the highest risk to Class III, which comes with the lowest risk. This Class II recall of cough drops is used for when a “drug may cause temporary health consequences, but the probability of a serious health issue is remote,”per the FDA.“These recalls are generally conducted at the retail level, and patients and consumers can continue using the medicine unless otherwise directed by the recalling company or the FDA."

What should I do if I have these cough drops in my home?

While there hasn’t been additional information shared about the context or potential hazards associated with this recall, it's usually a good idea to stop using recalled products immediately. Again, this specific recall had very few instructions, but according to theFDA, “Often, recalled products can be returned to the store where they were purchased,” adding, “If you cannot return a product, dispose of the product properly.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — Union leaders representing thousands of New York City apartment house doorpersons, superintendents and other workers said Friday that they had reached a tentative contract agreement with building owners,averting a strikeat the homes of an estimated 1.5 million people.

The deal came just days before nearly 34,000 workers’ contract with an array of private building owners would have expired at midnight Monday.

The union, called 32BJ SEIU, hadn’t called a strike in 35 years. Some tenants, co-op owners and condo dwellers across the city had been bracing to haul trash to the curb, postpone renovations and major deliveries, limit visitors and volunteer to staff lobby doors, sort packages and mop hallways.

Specific provisions of the deal weren’t immediately available. The union president and a leader of the umbrella group representing building owners, called the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, planned a news conference Friday afternoon.

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The tentative contract will head to union members for a vote.

Negotiations had grown tense in recent days. The union bristled at building owners’ proposals to have employees start paying health insurance premiums and to create a new job classification for future hires. The union said the newcomers would be lower-paid.

Workers also sought to boost wages and pensions, saying it is tough to pay New York-area bills on wages that average about $62,000 a year for a doorperson, with varying averages for the other jobs. Meanwhile, workers noted, employers have collected sharply rising rents in recent years for market-rate apartments, especially in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The Realty Advisory Board said the union was being unrealistic at a time when owners’ costs also are rising and landlords face a potential rent freeze on 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. The idea has beenchampioned by new Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat who joined the workers Wednesday at a huge rally where they authorized a potential strike.

The union’s last strike, in 1991, lasted 12 days.

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Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue

Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks due to a gearshift issue that can increase the risk of a crash, according to anoticefrom the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Federal regulators said a loss in signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module transmission can cause certain F-150 trucks to unexpectedly downshift into second gear, which could result in a loss of vehicle control.

The recall affects F-150 vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017.

In its recallreport, NHTSA said some vehicle owners may notice an illuminated malfunction indicator light or wrench light on the vehicle's dashboard if there's an issue with the transmission range sensor.

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Ford is aware of two injuries and one accident potentially related to the gearshift issue, according to NHTSA.

The Michigan-based carmaker plans to send letters to vehicle owners beginning April 27. Owners can take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have affected components of their F-150 updated or replaced.

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UPS plane aborts landing in Louisville after small plane crosses its runway in latest close call

A UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing in Louisville earlier this week when a small plane crossed the runway just as it approached.

The air traffic controller yelled “Skylab 25, stop!” at the small plane before quickly ordering the UPS plane to pull up and perform a maneuver called a go-around to avert another tragedy at Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport, which is a major hub for UPS. The audio was posted online bywww.LiveATC.net.

Just last November, aUPS plane crashedafter anengine fell offas it was rolling down the runway to take off. The National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday that it plans to hold two days of investigative hearings starting May 19 to learn more about why the crash thatkilled 14 peoplehappened.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in this latest incident, which happened about 12:10 a.m. Tuesday.

Right after the cargo plane safely pulled up, the controller asked “Skylab 25, what are you doing?”

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The pilot responded “Skylab 25, yeah, sorry about that.”

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.

UPS said in a statement that its pilot followed standard procedures to perform a go-around and there was no impact on the package delivery giant's operations.

Close calls like this happen somewhere frequently. Just last week, a Frontier Airlines jetnearly collidedwith two trucks that crossed in front of it as it was taxiing at slow speeds at Los Angeles International Airport. In a separate incident earlier this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, an American Airlines pilot told the tower he had to slam on the brakes when a truck crossed in front of him on a taxiway.

Last month, an Air Canada plane landing at LaGuardia Airport in New Yorksmashed into a fire truckthat had been cleared to cross the runway less than 20 seconds earlier. Both pilots were killed and dozens were injured in that crash.

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