Joe Deters endorsement, local magic shops, here are today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Hello! I am Carl Weiser, government, politics and business editor for The Enquirer. You have heard from politics reporter Scott Wartman a lot recently, so I decided to jump in and discuss an important story he is working on.

Republicans across the state met last week in Columbus to endorse a slate of candidates for Ohio Supreme Court. One candidate in particular sparked debate and opposition: former Hamilton County prosecutor Joe Deters.

Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Deters, a longtime family friend, to the Supreme Court at the beginning of the year – an unusual move, as Scott reported earlier. Not all Republicans are as enthusiastic about Deters, with one calling the endorsement an "atrocity."

Scott reported on the GOP hubbub here.

What else you need to know Wednesday, May 10

🌤️Weather: High of 78. Mostly sunny and pleasant.

✨Things to do: Mix up a spell or two at these Cincinnati magic shops.

🏈 Sports: University of Cincinnati takes 'Day One Ready' Big 12 message on road.

📻Latest news: Did WLW’s Bill Cunningham comment on Bob Huggins’ remark on his show?

🚂 Today in History: On May 10, 1869, a golden spike was driven in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.

Before you go 🎨: Exhibits honoring Monet, Picasso coming to town

Exhibits honoring the legacies of world-renowned artists Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso are coming to Cincinnati this summer.

Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience is slated to open downtown this June, and Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds will open at Cincinnati Art Museum on June 23.

Learn more here.

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