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Ribbon-cutting set

BOARDMAN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday for The Repair Pad, 5908 South Ave.

The Repair Pad specializes in cellphone and tablet repair, but also offers DIRECTV and Dish Network, internet security and surveillance options.

The Repair Pad is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, visit the website at www.fccinstalls.com.

New eatery opens

LIBERTY

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mel’s Kitchen, 3707 Belmont Ave. Mel Chase has been cooking all her life and is sharing her talent with local diners. Mel’s Kitchen specializes in everyday, all-American food along with local treats.

Mel’s Kitchen is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 234-421-5833.

Electricity for GM

DETROIT

General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy – such as wind, sun and landfill gas – by 2050.

Today, GM saves $5 million annually from using renewable energy, a number it anticipates will increase as more projects come online and the supply of renewable energy increases. In addition, the company anticipates costs to install and produce renewable energy will continue to decrease, resulting in more bottom-line returns.

Boko Haram video threatens to kill Nigeria’s president

LAGOS, Nigeria

A new video by Boko Haram threatens to kill Nigeria’s president and army chief and warns of further destruction, though the Islamic extremists have not mounted a major attack in Nigeria in months.

The video posted on YouTube on Wednesday says it was shot Monday in Nigeria’s northeastern Sambisa Forest at prayers marking Eid al-Adha festival. It shows scores of worshipping men, many armed, in a mosque and at an outdoor ceremony.

US grand jury indicts teenager on terrorism charge

INDIANAPOLIS

A suburban Indianapolis teenager accused of trying to travel overseas to join the Islamic State militant group has been formally indicted.

A federal grand jury indicted Akram Musleh on Wednesday on a charge of providing material support to a terrorist organization. The Brownsburg man, who was 18 at the time of his June arrest, faces a Sept. 23 initial hearing.

FBI agents arrested Musleh as he tried to board a bus to New York. Prosecutors have said he planned to fly to Morocco and on to territory controlled by the Islamic State. A criminal complaint alleges Musleh intended to join the terror group.

In a statement, defense attorney Thomas Durkin said the case “will demonstrate the problems inherent in attempting to shoehorn foreign policy into the federal criminal justice system.”

Staff/wire reports