http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:11:03 GMT en-us hourly 1 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/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/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/2026/06/17/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/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. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/14/what-screwworm-means-for-your-beef-prices/stories/20260614049 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/14/what-screwworm-means-for-your-beef-prices/stories/20260614049#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/14/what-screwworm-means-for-your-beef-prices/stories/20260614049 The screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite and longtime foe of American ranchers, is back in U.S. cattle after decades. Cattle graze in a field on June 2 in Quemado, Texas. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/14/visa-plugs-its-payment-network-into-chatgpt-letting-ai-agents-shop-and-pay/stories/20260613013 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/14/visa-plugs-its-payment-network-into-chatgpt-letting-ai-agents-shop-and-pay/stories/20260613013#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/14/visa-plugs-its-payment-network-into-chatgpt-letting-ai-agents-shop-and-pay/stories/20260613013 SAN FRANCISCO — Payments giant Visa said Wednesday that it has embedded its payment network inside of ChatGPT, empowering the chatbot to independently shop and complete transactions on behalf of its user. Jack Forestell, Visa's chief product and strategy officer, speaks at the Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco on June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/13/new-law-seeks-thwart-guns-3d-printers/stories/20260613094 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/13/new-law-seeks-thwart-guns-3d-printers/stories/20260613094#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:07:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/13/new-law-seeks-thwart-guns-3d-printers/stories/20260613094 A first-of-its-kind law in New York could force 3D printers sold for homes and business to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns. A handgun frame that has been printed on a 3D printer is held for a photograph at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), National Services Center in 2023 in Martinsburg, W.Va. Ghost guns, provided by the New York City Police Department, are displayed in the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York on Oct. 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/13/spacex-stock-soars-debut-elon-musk-first-trillionaire/stories/20260613086 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/13/spacex-stock-soars-debut-elon-musk-first-trillionaire/stories/20260613086#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:20:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/13/spacex-stock-soars-debut-elon-musk-first-trillionaire/stories/20260613086 NEW YORK — Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock. Gwynne Shotwell, president and COO of SpaceX, third from right, celebrates with colleagues during a bell ringing ceremony for the IPO of SpaceX at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on June 12 in New York. Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX celebrates with colleagues during a bell ringing ceremony for the IPO of SpaceX at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on June 12 in New York. Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX speaks during a bell ringing ceremony for the IPO of SpaceX at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on June 12 in New York. FILE - Elon Musk departs after a welcome ceremony with President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14 in Beijing. A large inflatable figure depicting Elon Musk stands in Times Square in New York on June 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/13/patagonia-is-suing-pattie-gonia-a-drag-queen-performer-with-an-environmental-message/stories/20260613084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/13/patagonia-is-suing-pattie-gonia-a-drag-queen-performer-with-an-environmental-message/stories/20260613084#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:14:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/13/patagonia-is-suing-pattie-gonia-a-drag-queen-performer-with-an-environmental-message/stories/20260613084 DENVER — Days before the beginning of Pride Month in June, a glamorous drag queen with long, wavy red hair, a matching mustache and carabiner earrings stared into a camera and levied a strong accusation against a famous sustainable outdoors apparel brand: “This is a corporation trying to erase an activist.” Pattie Gonia gets ready before performing in the "Save Her! Environmental Drag Show" during Climate Week, Sept. 24, 2024, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. A sign for Patagonia is displayed at a store on June 11 in Newport, R.I. Pattie Gonia performs at the "Save Her! Environmental Drag Show" during Climate Week in 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/13/perrysburg-play-village-kids-imagine-explore/stories/20260605109 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/13/perrysburg-play-village-kids-imagine-explore/stories/20260605109#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:59:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/06/13/perrysburg-play-village-kids-imagine-explore/stories/20260605109 Maggie Antonio watched recently as guests for daughter Julietta’s 5th birthday party streamed into Berry Blast City, their eyes quickly shifting from balloons and presents to the new indoor play village waiting to be explored. Poppy La Clair, 5, plays in the veterinarian area at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. Julietta Torres, center, plays with her friends during her birthday party at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. Girls play with baby dolls at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. Emmie Taylor slides down the slide at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. Poppy LaClair and Emmie Taylor ride little cars around at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. Emmie Taylor, 5, and Poppy LaClair slide down the slide together at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg in Perrysburg on June 4. Poppy LaClair and Emmie Taylor ride little cars around at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. Emmie Taylor drives a dinosaur car at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. Julietta Torres climbs the playground during her birthday party at Berry Blast City in Perrysburg on June 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/13/edmunds-five-best-used-performance-cars-for-less-than-25-000-1/stories/20260613008 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/13/edmunds-five-best-used-performance-cars-for-less-than-25-000-1/stories/20260613008#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/13/edmunds-five-best-used-performance-cars-for-less-than-25-000-1/stories/20260613008 If you like the idea of owning a fun-to-drive car but can’t afford a new one, this summer is an ideal time to consider buying used. Right now, quite a few performance cars that might have been out of reach for you when new can be had for less than $25,000 on the used market. This photo provided by BMW shows a 2018 2 Series coupe. Benefitting from elements pulled from more expensive models in the BMW lineup, the 2 Series boasts plenty of features for the money and strong performance. This photo provided by Edmunds shows a 2008 Corvette. Driving is believing when it comes to this American icon. The Corvette is silly fast in any form, and it's more pleasant as a daily driver than anything this capable has a right to be. This photo provided by Mazda shows a 2019 MX-5 Miata. Thanks to its light weight and nimble handling, a Miata is best enjoyed with its top down while driving along a twisty road. This photo provided by Subaru shows a 2018 BRZ. The BRZ is blessed by rear-wheel drive, superb steering, balanced handling and an easy-to-drive nature. This photo provided by Edmunds shows a 2018 Golf GTI. One drive in a GTI and you'll understand why this model has become something of an icon since its American debut in 1983.