http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:59 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/20/mcdonald-s-serving-fried-apple-pie-america-250th-birthday/stories/20260620006 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/20/mcdonald-s-serving-fried-apple-pie-america-250th-birthday/stories/20260620006#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/20/mcdonald-s-serving-fried-apple-pie-america-250th-birthday/stories/20260620006 McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday. A McDonald's logo is shown at a restaurant in Warren, Mich., on Sept. 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/20/behind-the-wheel-save-on-gas-with-these-five-used-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles/stories/20260620010 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/20/behind-the-wheel-save-on-gas-with-these-five-used-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles/stories/20260620010#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/20/behind-the-wheel-save-on-gas-with-these-five-used-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles/stories/20260620010 Are you looking to buy a vehicle that will help you avoid today’s high gas prices? The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is sleek and stylish, but even more exciting are its 50-plus miles of all-electric range and high fuel economy. The 2024 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is just like a regular Tucson but with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that can drive more than 30 miles on all-electric power. The 2024 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is a comfortable and versatile three-row SUV that gets great mpg thanks to its 30-plus miles of electric range. This photo provided a 2021 BMW X5. The plug-in hybrid version of the X5 is ideal for those who want a luxury SUV that can go 30-plus miles on all-electric power. This photo provided shows a 2020 Porsche Panamera. A plug-in hybrid version of a Panamera has less than 20 miles of all-electric range but fully delivers all of the refinement you expect of a premium luxury sedan. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/19/taylor-automotive-family-announces-100-percent-employee-ownership/stories/20260619095 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/19/taylor-automotive-family-announces-100-percent-employee-ownership/stories/20260619095#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:18:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/19/taylor-automotive-family-announces-100-percent-employee-ownership/stories/20260619095 The Taylor Automotive Family has officially become 100 percent employee-owned, the company announced Friday. Stephen D. Taylor II works inside his office at Taylor Hyundai in Perrysburg in 2024. From left, Tom Cole, Taylor Ambassador Toledo, Danielle Edwards, marketing communications manager for Leading Families Home, Stephen Taylor, owner of Taylor Automotive, Stephanie Reighard, executive assistant for Leading Families Home, and Terry Crosby, Taylor Ambassador Toledo, at Taylor Hyundai in Perrysburg in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/19/women-owned-beauty-businesses-share-space-success-at-the-suites-of-bg/stories/20260611074 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/19/women-owned-beauty-businesses-share-space-success-at-the-suites-of-bg/stories/20260611074#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/19/women-owned-beauty-businesses-share-space-success-at-the-suites-of-bg/stories/20260611074 BOWLING GREEN — Women-owned businesses in Bowling Green’s newest beauty and wellness hub aren’t competing — they’re collaborating. Co-owners Kali Hammer, left, and Dot Barnes at the Suites of BG in Bowling Green. Kali Hammer in her area at the Suites of BG in Bowling Green. Co-owners Kali Hammer, left, and Dot Barnes at the Suites of BG. Dot Barnes in her area at the Suites of BG. Co-owners Dot Barnes, left, and Kali Hammer at the Suites of BG. The Ivory Beauty Co. at the Suites of BG. A spray tan area at the Suites of BG. A spray tan area at the Suites of BG. Interior of the Suites of BG. Exterior of the Suites of BG in Bowling Green. Exterior of the Suites of BG. Nail polish at the Suites of BG. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/18/us-tells-states-to-deal-with-unemployment-fraud-or-face-penalties/stories/20260618086 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/18/us-tells-states-to-deal-with-unemployment-fraud-or-face-penalties/stories/20260618086#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:45:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/18/us-tells-states-to-deal-with-unemployment-fraud-or-face-penalties/stories/20260618086 The U.S. Department of Labor told states Wednesday to take immediate action to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs — and that they could have administrative funds withheld if they don't comply. Keith Sonderling, President Donald Trump's nominee to be Deputy Secretary of Labor, appears before a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/18/stocks-rise-wall-street-erasing-much-loss-from-day-earlier/stories/20260618112 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/18/stocks-rise-wall-street-erasing-much-loss-from-day-earlier/stories/20260618112#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:05:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/18/stocks-rise-wall-street-erasing-much-loss-from-day-earlier/stories/20260618112 NEW YORK — Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday and erased most of their losses from a day earlier to notch weekly gains. Trader Matthew Cheslock, right, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/06/18/federal-regulators-back-trump-plan-speed-power-ai-data-centers/stories/20260618099 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/06/18/federal-regulators-back-trump-plan-speed-power-ai-data-centers/stories/20260618099#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:02:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/06/18/federal-regulators-back-trump-plan-speed-power-ai-data-centers/stories/20260618099 WASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Thursday agreed to let large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and electric transmission system to accommodate surging demand from power-hungry artificial intelligence data centers. Fans, part of a cooling system, are visible on the roof of a data center on April 27 in Hillsboro, Ore. Meta's Stanton Springs Data Center is visible on Jan. 13 in Newton County, Ga. Amazon Web Services data center is visible at night in 2024 in Boardman, Ore. The xAI data center is seen in 2025 in Memphis, Tenn. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/18/u-s-filings-for-unemployment-benefits-fall-to-226-000-last-week-as-layoffs-remain-historically-low/stories/20260618097 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/18/u-s-filings-for-unemployment-benefits-fall-to-226-000-last-week-as-layoffs-remain-historically-low/stories/20260618097#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:10:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/18/u-s-filings-for-unemployment-benefits-fall-to-226-000-last-week-as-layoffs-remain-historically-low/stories/20260618097 WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years. A hiring sign is seen outside of a company in Wheeling, Ill., June 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/18/average-us-gas-price-drops-below-4-barely/stories/20260618085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/18/average-us-gas-price-drops-below-4-barely/stories/20260618085#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:50:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/18/average-us-gas-price-drops-below-4-barely/stories/20260618085 American gas stations are now charging less than $4 for a gallon of regular gas, dropping below that benchmark for the first time since March 30. The American Flag flies next to a One9 Fuel Stop sign displaying gas prices for diesel and unleaded gas in Wilmington, Ohio, June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/17/stocks-sink-worries-possible-hike-interest-rates-federal-reserve/stories/20260617125 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/17/stocks-sink-worries-possible-hike-interest-rates-federal-reserve/stories/20260617125#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:56:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/17/stocks-sink-worries-possible-hike-interest-rates-federal-reserve/stories/20260617125 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday on speculation the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation. Higher rates can tap the brakes on accelerating prices at cash registers, but they also slow the economy and hurt prices for investments. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference appears on screens on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 17. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference appears on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/17/warsh-to-face-spotlight-as-federal-reserve-likely-to-leave-interest-rates-unchanged/stories/20260617083 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/17/warsh-to-face-spotlight-as-federal-reserve-likely-to-leave-interest-rates-unchanged/stories/20260617083#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:35:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/17/warsh-to-face-spotlight-as-federal-reserve-likely-to-leave-interest-rates-unchanged/stories/20260617083 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet almost half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh attends his swearing-in in the East Room of the White House on May 22 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/17/pizza-hut-overtaken-by-the-arrival-of-delivery-culture-will-be-sold-for-2-7-billion/stories/20260617084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/17/pizza-hut-overtaken-by-the-arrival-of-delivery-culture-will-be-sold-for-2-7-billion/stories/20260617084#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:38:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/17/pizza-hut-overtaken-by-the-arrival-of-delivery-culture-will-be-sold-for-2-7-billion/stories/20260617084 Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. This Dec. 15, 2016, file photo shows a Pizza Hut restaurant in New Orleans. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/17/real-estate-transfers-6-17-1-1/stories/20260617001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/17/real-estate-transfers-6-17-1-1/stories/20260617001#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:43:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/17/real-estate-transfers-6-17-1-1/stories/20260617001 June 5-June 11, 2026 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/16/oil-drops-below-80-per-barrel-while-tech-stocks-weigh-mixed-wall-street/stories/20260616112 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/16/oil-drops-below-80-per-barrel-while-tech-stocks-weigh-mixed-wall-street/stories/20260616112#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:34:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/16/oil-drops-below-80-per-barrel-while-tech-stocks-weigh-mixed-wall-street/stories/20260616112 NEW YORK — Oil prices sank again Tuesday and dropped below $80 per barrel for the first time since early March, while U.S. stocks drifted near their all-time highs in mixed trading. Trader Edward Curran works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/16/all-eyes-turn-to-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-and-his-first-moves-on-interest-rates/stories/20260616093 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/16/all-eyes-turn-to-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-and-his-first-moves-on-interest-rates/stories/20260616093#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:38:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/16/all-eyes-turn-to-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-and-his-first-moves-on-interest-rates/stories/20260616093 WASHINGTON — Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded? Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during his swearing-in in the East Room of the White House May 22 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/15/stocks-leap-worldwide-oil-prices-drop-after-us-iran-reach-deal/stories/20260615079 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/15/stocks-leap-worldwide-oil-prices-drop-after-us-iran-reach-deal/stories/20260615079#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:43:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/15/stocks-leap-worldwide-oil-prices-drop-after-us-iran-reach-deal/stories/20260615079 NEW YORK — Stock markets rallied worldwide Monday, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to get the global flow of crude going again. Trader Daniel Kryger, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/15/fox-buying-streaming-platform-roku-in-cash-and-stock-deal-worth-about-22-billion/stories/20260615060 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/15/fox-buying-streaming-platform-roku-in-cash-and-stock-deal-worth-about-22-billion/stories/20260615060#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:38:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/15/fox-buying-streaming-platform-roku-in-cash-and-stock-deal-worth-about-22-billion/stories/20260615060 Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion. This Nov. 16, 2016 file photo shows the Roku Premiere streaming TV device in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/15/whitehouse-distillery-pours-local-honors-veterans/stories/20260608090 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/15/whitehouse-distillery-pours-local-honors-veterans/stories/20260608090#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:23:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/15/whitehouse-distillery-pours-local-honors-veterans/stories/20260608090 Call it a distillery with a dual mission. Owner Joe Carter showcases a bottle of Task Force 20 in the gift shop. Joe Carter is Adventure Spirits Distilling owner. Task Force 20, the special bourbon produced to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and Task Force 20's 10th anniversary. The latter is a group that helps northwest Ohio military veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. It does that by raising money for gym memberships and fitness programs. Owner Joe Carter showcases barrels of bourbon being aged. One of the many wood barrels used in the aging process is showcased. Jason Miller tends to the equipment. The still produces alcohol. The bar inside Adventure Spirits. The old bank vault has converted into a tasting room. Part of the gift shop is showcased. The tasting room is located in a former bank vault. The Adventure Spirits logo is located inside the tasting room. Barrels rest inside the tasting room, a former bank vault. Part of the gift shop is on dislay. Part of the gift shop. The logo is seen from the gift shop. Pretty Boy Floyd robbed a former bank at that location in 1931. His booking photo is next to the tasting room's entrance. The newly installed outdoor covered area is featured. Chairs and tables are located in the outdoor patio. More outdoor seating is located in the patio. An antique is still on display near the front door. Owner Joe Carter gives an interview about how Adventure Spirits came about. Owner Joe Carter works as sunlight comes through the window of the Adventure Spirits gift shop. Amber-colored bourbon inside Task Force 20 bottles is backlit by sunlight in the gift shop. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/15/oil-prices-hit-three-month-lows-on-us-iran-agreement/stories/20260615058 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/15/oil-prices-hit-three-month-lows-on-us-iran-agreement/stories/20260615058#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:33:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/15/oil-prices-hit-three-month-lows-on-us-iran-agreement/stories/20260615058 Oil prices sank Monday, hitting their lowest levels in more than three months, after the United States and Iran said they had reached an agreement that would end a US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. A motorist swipes a credit card at the pump to pay for gasoline at a gas station May 24 in Sheridan, Colo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/15/you-can-ignore-ai-giants-like-spacex-but-your-401-k-won-t/stories/20260615059 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/15/you-can-ignore-ai-giants-like-spacex-but-your-401-k-won-t/stories/20260615059#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/06/15/you-can-ignore-ai-giants-like-spacex-but-your-401-k-won-t/stories/20260615059 NEW YORK — While you might want to ignore all the hubbub around SpaceX, Elon Musk and IPOs, your 401(k) likely can’t. Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, right, celebrates with colleagues during a bell ringing ceremony for the IPO of SpaceX at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, June 12, in New York. SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off during a test flight from Starbase, Texas May 22.