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Sarah assumed GLP-1 medications like Tirzepatide would be covered with a prescription. Her insurer said no.

After weeks comparing clinics and coverage rules, she realized many Americans face the same barrier.

Now more patients are turning to telehealth providers to explore GLP-1 options without waiting for insurance approval.

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Our search for the stars didn’t start with Artemis II. Or John Glenn. Or even NASA.

It began when machine tool manufacturer Warner & Swasey Company moved to Cleveland from Chicago in 1881. Five years later, it built a 36-inch refracting telescope -- the largest telescope at the time.

By 1920, Cleveland was stargazing at the Warner and Swasey Observatory in East Cleveland.

Once hailed as the most beautiful of its kind, it was instrumental in proving that the Milky Way was a spiral galaxy.

Closed since 1982, it’s now one of America’s most renowned abandoned landmarks and a magnet for urban explorers.

The crumbling interiors that housed laboratories, a darkroom, reception areas, and lecture spaces now feature peeling paint, debris and graffiti.

Its hilltop location gives it a dramatic, sentinel-like presence, visible from surrounding roads and often photographed at twilight or under moonlight.

Eerie and mysteriously majestic, its empty domes evoke the star-crossed romance of the cosmos Cleveland has led the exploration of.

One thousand six hundred and twenty games. Jose Ramirez holds the Guardians’ record for most games played.

No one imagined that one day Jose Ramirez would set the Guardians’ record for most games played with the team when he signed with Cleveland in 2009.

He was an unheralded 17-year-old out of the Dominican Republic.

Too small, not enough power, said the scouting reports.  He was never ranked higher than 8th on Cleveland’s prospect lists.

Signing bonus? $50k.

It wasn’t until his fourth season - 2016 - that he developed into a star.

Without his relentless hustle and effort, there would be no 1,620. Bravo, Jose.

In 1977, Jon Forman had a simple idea: bring international cinema to his hometown.

The 22-year-old Cleveland film buff rented a single screen at the Cedar Lee Theatre and launched the first Cleveland International Film Festival.

It featured just eight films over eight weeks.

The CIFF will try to recapture the spirit of that celebration of cinema when the 50^th installment opens on Thursday with “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole.”

You see, all was not cheery at last year’s movie soiree.

Overall attendance declined – 30,000, roughly a third of the pre-COVID average. Programming was uninspired and staffers complained about a toxic workplace.

As part of a “reimagining” of its vision, CIFF will bring 170 screenings to the Cedar Lee.

CIFF50 will roll out 90 features and 236 short films from 57 countries, which will also screen at Playhouse Square, CSU School of Film & Media Arts, the Rock Hall. Info.

Wednesday

Cindy Barber: The co-owner of the Beachland Ballroom has been a prime mover in the music and media scenes for five decades. At 7 p.m. she hits Music Box to tell her rock ‘n’ roll story. Info.

Kishi Bashi: The Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist hits the Beachland Ballroom to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of his album ‘Sonderlust.’ 8 p.m. Info.

Thursday

Lucas Zelnick: The social-media sensation and crowd-work comic mixes personal and political observations with a demeanor that the gamut from easy-peasy to feisty. He opens a five-show run at Hilarities at 7:30 p.m. Info.

Throwing Muses: The alt-rock femme darlings have reformed with a new album and tour that brings them to the Grog Shop. 8 p.m. Info.

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The East Bank Flats was hammered with closings last year – Big Bang Dueling Pianos, Beerhead, Rumrunners, Inferno and Margaritaville.

Just in time for this year’s high season comes the re-opening of Good Night John Boy.

On May 1, the 1970s-themed disco club, which closed in January, will open its doors again  in the old Jade Steak and Sushi spot in the Flats -- along the river, next to woohoo country bar, Welcome to the Farm.

“There’s still so much happening behind the scenes: finishing touches, final details, and a lot of passion going into every corner,” announced owners Bobby Rutter and Michael Schwartz.

The new spot will feature a rock ‘n’ roll-themed shots bar dubbed Pour Lolas, as well as a new sound and lighting system, and an expanded kitchen

The 36-inch refracting telescope in 1920s -- known as the "Great Lick Refractor” – in the Warner & Swasey Observatory in East Cleveland. 

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