http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:08 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/10/real-estate-transfers-6-10-1-3/stories/20260610001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/10/real-estate-transfers-6-10-1-3/stories/20260610001#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:16:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/10/real-estate-transfers-6-10-1-3/stories/20260610001 May 29-June 4, 2026 Real estate transfers https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/10/toledo-yacht-club-avoids-sheriff-s-sae/stories/20260610086 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/10/toledo-yacht-club-avoids-sheriff-s-sae/stories/20260610086#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/10/toledo-yacht-club-avoids-sheriff-s-sae/stories/20260610086 The Toledo Yacht Club has officially avoided a sheriff’s sale and is readying to turn the page. An aerial view of the Toledo Yacht Club in Toledo on May 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/10/trader-joe-s-golf-galaxy-to-be-tenants-in-new-westgate-village-north/stories/20260610036 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/10/trader-joe-s-golf-galaxy-to-be-tenants-in-new-westgate-village-north/stories/20260610036#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:31:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/10/trader-joe-s-golf-galaxy-to-be-tenants-in-new-westgate-village-north/stories/20260610036 Trader Joe’s, Nordstrom Rack, and Dick’s House of Sport are just some of the tenants for the new Westgate Village North retail complex, officials said. City officials and representatives with Abbell Associates break ground on the new Westgate Village North retail complex in West Toledo on Wednesday. An excavator was the backdrop for the groundbreaking of the new Westgate Village North retail complex in West Toledo on Wednesday morning. Aerial view from Sept. 4, 2024 show Costco/Westgate Village in the foreground and the vast empty expanse of the former Elder-Beerman and Sears stores on the far side of Central Avenue. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/10/inflation-rises-to-a-3-year-high-on-spiking-gas-prices-highlighting-affordabilit/stories/20260610080 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/10/inflation-rises-to-a-3-year-high-on-spiking-gas-prices-highlighting-affordabilit/stories/20260610080#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:04:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/10/inflation-rises-to-a-3-year-high-on-spiking-gas-prices-highlighting-affordabilit/stories/20260610080 WASHINGTON — Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. A pump fills up the tank of a vehicle at an Exxon gasoline station in Litttleton, Colo., on May 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/09/more-swings-ai-stocks-drag-wall-street-back-roller-coaster/stories/20260610055 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/09/more-swings-ai-stocks-drag-wall-street-back-roller-coaster/stories/20260610055#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:02:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/09/more-swings-ai-stocks-drag-wall-street-back-roller-coaster/stories/20260610055 NEW YORK — Another sudden reversal for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks sent Wall Street reeling on Tuesday. Options trader Chris Daytona, right, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/09/us-home-sales-surge-to-the-fastest-pace-this-year-despite-rising-mortgage-rates-and-prices/stories/20260609090 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/09/us-home-sales-surge-to-the-fastest-pace-this-year-despite-rising-mortgage-rates-and-prices/stories/20260609090#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:11:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/06/09/us-home-sales-surge-to-the-fastest-pace-this-year-despite-rising-mortgage-rates-and-prices/stories/20260609090 Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand for after a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season. For sale sign is seen outside of a home in Wheeling, Ill., June 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/09/apple-unveils-an-upgraded-siri-voice-assistant-with-new-ai-features/stories/20260609083 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/09/apple-unveils-an-upgraded-siri-voice-assistant-with-new-ai-features/stories/20260609083#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:49:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/09/apple-unveils-an-upgraded-siri-voice-assistant-with-new-ai-features/stories/20260609083 CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple on Monday unveiled new artificial intelligence advances including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the iPhone maker tries to catch up to rivals when it comes to AI. CEO Tim Cook waves during the annual World Wide Developers Conference at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on June 8. CEO Tim Cook stands on stage at the annual World Wide Developers Conference at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on June 8. People attend the annual World Wide Developers Conference at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., June 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/08/wall-street-holds-steadier-ai-stocks-recover-some-sell-off/stories/20260608089 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/08/wall-street-holds-steadier-ai-stocks-recover-some-sell-off/stories/20260608089#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:57:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/08/wall-street-holds-steadier-ai-stocks-recover-some-sell-off/stories/20260608089 NEW YORK — Wall Street held steadier Monday and recovered some of its sell-off from last week, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounced back. Oil prices, meanwhile, rose following fighting between Israel and Iran, but they pared their biggest gains. Trader John Romolo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/08/how-costco-sells-such-cheap-gas/stories/20260608003 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/08/how-costco-sells-such-cheap-gas/stories/20260608003#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:38:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/08/how-costco-sells-such-cheap-gas/stories/20260608003 In its 50-year history, Costco has never seen such demand for gas. Customers pump gasoline at a Costco Wholesale gas station on March 18 in San Diego, CaliF. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/08/ai-is-changing-this-job-so-fast-the-interview-process-can-t-keep-up/stories/20260608002 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/08/ai-is-changing-this-job-so-fast-the-interview-process-can-t-keep-up/stories/20260608002#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:39:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/08/ai-is-changing-this-job-so-fast-the-interview-process-can-t-keep-up/stories/20260608002 It’s a tough job market for software engineering hopefuls. Tens of thousands of jobs cuts across the industry have increased competition for open spots. The rise of AI has spurred fears of cheating during interviews, and company priorities are changing as the tech evolves almost daily. Some software engineers believe widely-used coding tests no longer reflect the job. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/07/electronics-shop-tech-skills-customers/stories/20260603084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/07/electronics-shop-tech-skills-customers/stories/20260603084#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:57:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/07/electronics-shop-tech-skills-customers/stories/20260603084 Benjamin Tournoy, co-owner of Re-Circuit Electronics in South Toledo, has developed quite the reputation around town — not just for fixing technology, but for finding ways to use it to help people. Sarah and husband Benjamin Tournoy, with his brother Michael, left, talk about their family electronics business, and now computer repair business, Re-Circuit Electronics on June 3 in Toledo. Michael Tournoy works on repairing a circuit board at Re-Circuit Electronics on June 3 in Toledo. Michael Tournoy works on repairing a circuit board at Re-Circuit Electronics on June 3 in Toledo. Sarah and husband Benjamin Tournoy, with his brother Michael, left, talk about their family electronics business, and now computer repair business, Re-Circuit Electronics on June 3 in Toledo. Re-Circuit Electronics is showcased on June 3 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/07/2-downtown-sylvania-businesse-close-amid-ongoing-construction/stories/20260603050 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/07/2-downtown-sylvania-businesse-close-amid-ongoing-construction/stories/20260603050#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/06/07/2-downtown-sylvania-businesse-close-amid-ongoing-construction/stories/20260603050 Two downtown Sylvania businesses are closing their doors as owners say ongoing construction has added to an already challenging environment. Construction work on Main Street in Sylvania on June 5. Owner Tracey Tober announced on Wednesday that Bandit’s Main Street Eats, 5758 Main St., in Sylvania will close at the end of June after less than a year in business. Construction work on Main Street in Sylvania on June 5. Construction work on Main Street in Sylvania on June 5. Construction work on Main Street in Sylvania on June 5. Construction work on Main Street in Sylvania on June 5. Construction work on Main Street in Sylvania on June 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/07/cognac-is-in-a-slump-hennessy-thinks-it-has-a-fix/stories/20260607025 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/07/cognac-is-in-a-slump-hennessy-thinks-it-has-a-fix/stories/20260607025#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/07/cognac-is-in-a-slump-hennessy-thinks-it-has-a-fix/stories/20260607025 NEW YORK — At 261 years old, Cognac brand Hennessy is starting to show its age. Hennessy Very Special Cocktails rolls out to shelves in June. Glasses of cognac are displayed for a tasting session at the cognac estate of Hennessy company in Cognac. Ancient barrels of Cognac in Hennessy's cellars in Cognac, France. A bottle of Hennessy Cognac. The LVMH-owned spirit is reviving the brand with ready-to-drink cocktails. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/07/america-s-job-market-looks-strong-so-why-is-it-so-difficult-to-find-work/stories/20260608004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/07/america-s-job-market-looks-strong-so-why-is-it-so-difficult-to-find-work/stories/20260608004#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/06/07/america-s-job-market-looks-strong-so-why-is-it-so-difficult-to-find-work/stories/20260608004 On paper, the job market looks pretty darn good. A job seeker visits a recruiting booth during the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair in the Amerant Bank Arena on April 30 in Sunrise, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/07/ai-voice-cloning-scams-are-on-the-rise-here-s-how-to-protect-yourself/stories/20260606002 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/07/ai-voice-cloning-scams-are-on-the-rise-here-s-how-to-protect-yourself/stories/20260606002#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/07/ai-voice-cloning-scams-are-on-the-rise-here-s-how-to-protect-yourself/stories/20260606002 NEW YORK — A California mom says she was scammed out of thousands of dollars this month after receiving a call that sounded like her daughter in distress. She now suspects it was an artificial intelligence-generated hoax. Americans lost $893 million to AI-related scams last year, including voice cloning attacks and also AI-generated phishing emails, romance scams and other hoaxes, according to the FBI. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/06/world-s-biggest-tech-companies-computers-control-themselves/stories/20260606011 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/06/world-s-biggest-tech-companies-computers-control-themselves/stories/20260606011#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:29:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/06/world-s-biggest-tech-companies-computers-control-themselves/stories/20260606011 NEW YORK — For at least a decade, tech giants have tried to develop computers that can handle complicated tasks on a user’s behalf. But those efforts have largely fallen flat, with assistants like Alexa and Siri mostly being used for things like setting alarms and playing music. For years, tech companies have tried to create digital helpers for mundane digital tasks, like building shopping carts, tracking online orders, and planning trips. The logo of OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant, is seen on the software's website. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address during the Nvidia GTC on March 18, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/06/behind-the-wheel-electric-suv-showdown-revamped-toyota-bz-vs-tesla-model-y/stories/20260606010 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/06/behind-the-wheel-electric-suv-showdown-revamped-toyota-bz-vs-tesla-model-y/stories/20260606010#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:28:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/06/behind-the-wheel-electric-suv-showdown-revamped-toyota-bz-vs-tesla-model-y/stories/20260606010 Once you’ve decided to buy an electric vehicle, the exciting but tricky part is choosing which one to get. For a growing number of car shoppers, an electric SUV makes the most sense for everyday life. This photo provided by Edmunds shows the 2026 Model Y. The Model Y offers a spacious, comfortable interior, quick acceleration, and over 300 miles of range. (Courtesy of Edmunds via AP) This photo provided by Toyota shows the 2026 bZ. The 2026 Toyota bZ isn't flashy, but a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech make it a great daily driver. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. via AP) https://www.toledoblade.com/business/2026/06/06/robot-helps-ailing-couple-home-aging-population/stories/20260606004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/2026/06/06/robot-helps-ailing-couple-home-aging-population/stories/20260606004#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:28:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/2026/06/06/robot-helps-ailing-couple-home-aging-population/stories/20260606004 DURHAM, N.H. — After outliving Booker T. Bones, their second service dog, Brenda and Brian Marquis still needed help with some of the more difficult parts of daily life. Momotaz Begum, a professor of computer sciences, speaks about the robotics program at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. Brian and Brenda Marquis talk about a robot that helps them stay on task with everything from daily exercise to medication reminders at their apartment in Durham, N.H. A robot operated by a robotics engineer, rear, brings a drink to colleague during a demonstration at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. A camera on the hand of a Hello Robot uses two lenses for improved depth perception, during a demonstration at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. A Hello Robot gives audio and visual guidance for Brian Marquis' daily exercise routine as he recovers from a brain injury in Durham, N.H. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/05/stocks-slump-big-tech-sinks-strong-may-jobs-report/stories/20260605118 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/05/stocks-slump-big-tech-sinks-strong-may-jobs-report/stories/20260605118#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:46:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/05/stocks-slump-big-tech-sinks-strong-may-jobs-report/stories/20260605118 The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October Friday as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the broader market and a strong jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will be forced to hike interest rates at some point this year. Specialist Anthony Matesic works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/05/america-best-restaurants-films-bowling-green-pizzeria/stories/20260602103 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/05/america-best-restaurants-films-bowling-green-pizzeria/stories/20260602103#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:59:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/05/america-best-restaurants-films-bowling-green-pizzeria/stories/20260602103 BOWLING GREEN — Jac & Do’s Pizza will soon step into the spotlight after America’s Best Restaurants stopped in Bowling Green to film an episode.