http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:10:52 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/04/28b-hemp-thc-industry-fighting-looming-federal-ban/stories/20261004099 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/04/28b-hemp-thc-industry-fighting-looming-federal-ban/stories/20261004099#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:17:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/04/28b-hemp-thc-industry-fighting-looming-federal-ban/stories/20261004099 In a commercial kitchen outside Raleigh, North Carolina, Nicholas Hohns spreads a blue-green goo into a gridded mold, making one of his company’s signature products: potent THC gummies, featuring the primary intoxicating compound found in marijuana. Nicholas Hohns shows off a tray of strawberry-lemon CBD gummies at his Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Sept. 23. Nicholas Hohns uses a pastry knife to spread freshly poured TCH- and CBD-infused gummy mixture into molds at his Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Sept. 23. Hot gummy mixture drips off the table's edge as Nicholas Hohns uses a pastry knife to fill mold at his Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Sept. 23. Bags of THC- and CBD-infused edibles await delivery at Deutermann Farms in Clayton, N.C., on Sept. 23. A mixer stirs a batch of blueberry lemonade gummies in a heated pot at the Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Sept. 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/03/ohio-nearly-1-400-laid-off-truck-factory-trump-rally/stories/20261003075 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/03/ohio-nearly-1-400-laid-off-truck-factory-trump-rally/stories/20261003075#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:01:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/03/ohio-nearly-1-400-laid-off-truck-factory-trump-rally/stories/20261003075 WASHINGTON — Sipping tea from beer mugs with his coworkers, Kyle Bos listed the ways his life is changing. UAW Local 402 member Kyle Bos, right, has beer with Hal "Tank" Dunithan, left, and fellow UAW Local 402 members at Fricker's restaurant and bar in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 30 on old Navistar's last day at its Springfield plant. An American flag is posted on the register at Fricker's restaurant and bar in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 30 as UAW Local 402 members have a drink on old Navistar's last day at its Springfield plant. A UAW sign is posted outside old Navistar's plant in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 30. UAW Local 402 members, Brad Cloud, left, and Marianne Donnelly, right, embrace at the union hall, in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 30 old Navistar last day at its Springfield plant. Chris Blizard, president of UAW Local 402, center, speaks during a UAW Local 402 board meeting at the union hall in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 30 old Navistar's last day at its Springfield plant. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/03/long-haul-trucker-finds-new-life-purpose-in/stories/20260926011 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/03/long-haul-trucker-finds-new-life-purpose-in/stories/20260926011#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:52:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/03/long-haul-trucker-finds-new-life-purpose-in/stories/20260926011 Dennis “Denny” Walerius spent 40 years as a long-haul truck driver, traveling across all of the Lower 48 states and “as far north as you can go in Canada.” Dennis "Denny" Walerius, a retired long-haul truck driver, has transformed the barn where he once parked his semi-truck into an upholstery shop on Sept. 24 in Harding Township near Swanton. Colton Harst, 16, left, works with his grandfather Dennis "Denny" Walerius at Denny's Upholstery in Harding Township near Swanton. Dennis "Denny" Walerius, a retired long-haul truck driver, has transformed the barn where he once parked his semi-truck into an upholstery shop on Sept. 24 in Harding Township near Swanton. Dennis "Denny" Walerius, a retired long-haul truck driver, has transformed the barn where he once parked his semi-truck into an upholstery shop on Sept. 24 in Harding Township near Swanton. Dennis "Denny" Walerius, left, pauses for a pose with his grandson Colton Harst at Denny's Upholstery in Harding Township near Swanton. Walter Eich, 5, youngest grandchild of Dennis Walerius, at the sign the family posted for Denny's Upholstery on the corner of Old State Line and Fulton-Lucas roads in Harding Township near Swanton. Dennis "Denny" Walerius, a retired long-haul truck driver, has transformed the barn where he once parked his semi-truck into an upholstery shop on Sept. 24 in Harding Township near Swanton. Some of Dennis "Denny" Walerius’ tools at his upholstery shop on Sept. 24 in Harding Township near Swanton. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/03/uncrustables-is-a-1-billion-brand-now-everyone-wants-in/stories/20260926004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/03/uncrustables-is-a-1-billion-brand-now-everyone-wants-in/stories/20260926004#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/03/uncrustables-is-a-1-billion-brand-now-everyone-wants-in/stories/20260926004 NEW YORK — One of America’s oldest sandwiches is the newest battleground in the freezer aisle. Uncrustables has grown into a $1 billion brand for J.M. Smucker. A box of Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches are seen in a freezer. Uncrustables has garnered popularity from athletes. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/10/03/behind-the-wheel-the-top-5-midsize-suvs/stories/20261003006 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/10/03/behind-the-wheel-the-top-5-midsize-suvs/stories/20261003006#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:14:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/10/03/behind-the-wheel-the-top-5-midsize-suvs/stories/20261003006 Small SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are very popular, but what if you’re looking for something roomier? Fully redesigned, the 2026 Subaru Outback has a more upscale interior and improved technology features while still delivering plenty of versatility. The midsize 2026 Honda Passport will appeal to families and adventurers alike thanks to its spacious back seat and cargo area. The 2026 Mazda CX-70 offers sporty performance and an upscale interior, both of which help it stand out from its main rivals. The 2026 Toyota Crown Signia comes standard with a hybrid powertrain and delivers an EPA-estimated 38 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a two-row midsize SUV, leans into its near-luxury status and features while providing the off-road capability Jeep is known for. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/global-ai-company-new-tech-operations/stories/20261001094 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/global-ai-company-new-tech-operations/stories/20261001094#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:26:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/global-ai-company-new-tech-operations/stories/20261001094 An artificial intelligence and software company founded in India is looking to grow its footprint in the United States and aims to hire 60 employees at its Toledo office. Jeffrey Hubbard, CEO of iTCart, talks at the Innovation Post on Sept. 29 in Toledo. Sabrina Martinez, marketing and events coordinator for Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio, demonstrates a registration form created by iTCart for the nonprofit's 5th Year program on Oct. 1 at the Innovation Post in downtown Toledo. Jeffrey Hubbard, CEO of iTCart, talks at the Innovation Post on Sept. 29 in Toledo. Jeffrey Hubbard, CEO of iTCart, talks at the Innovation Post on Sept. 29 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-latest-jobs-report-eases-worries-inflation/stories/20261002135 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-latest-jobs-report-eases-worries-inflation/stories/20261002135#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:08:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-latest-jobs-report-eases-worries-inflation/stories/20261002135 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed near their all-time high on Friday after the latest update on the U.S. job market cooled worries that a potentially hot U.S economy could make inflation much worse. Signs mark the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in New York's Financial District on Dec.11, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/amazon-invest-data-center-communities-amid-backlash-data-center-rollouts/stories/20261002103 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/amazon-invest-data-center-communities-amid-backlash-data-center-rollouts/stories/20261002103#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:54:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/02/amazon-invest-data-center-communities-amid-backlash-data-center-rollouts/stories/20261002103 NEW YORK — Amazon is investing $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech industry's rollout of the massive centers. An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building in 2022 in Schoenefeld near Berlin. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/02/confidence-economy-short-supply/stories/20261002097 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/02/confidence-economy-short-supply/stories/20261002097#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:25:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/02/confidence-economy-short-supply/stories/20261002097 WASHINGTON — The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proved sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, and a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing higher, squeezing family budgets. A hiring sign is displayed at a sandwich shop, in Streamwood, Ill., on Sept. 16. Hiring sign is displayed at a bakery in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Sept. 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/01/swings-bond-market-shake-stock-markets-worldwide-ai-optimism-supports-wall-st/stories/20261001113 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/01/swings-bond-market-shake-stock-markets-worldwide-ai-optimism-supports-wall-st/stories/20261001113#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:50:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/10/01/swings-bond-market-shake-stock-markets-worldwide-ai-optimism-supports-wall-st/stories/20261001113 NEW YORK — More swings in the bond market rattled stock markets around the world on Thursday. Daniel Kryger works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/google-firing-salvo-deploy-ai-data-centers-orbit/stories/20261001107 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/google-firing-salvo-deploy-ai-data-centers-orbit/stories/20261001107#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:40:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/google-firing-salvo-deploy-ai-data-centers-orbit/stories/20261001107 As rural communities across the United States wage intensifying battles to keep AI-computing data centers out of their backyards, some tech giants are mulling methods that could sidestep such local resentment — by sending the facilities to space. Space may be the next step in development of data centers and AI. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/safety-board-releases-safety-video-2022-refinery-fire/stories/20261001093 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/safety-board-releases-safety-video-2022-refinery-fire/stories/20261001093#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:34:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/safety-board-releases-safety-video-2022-refinery-fire/stories/20261001093 The United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has released a safety video on the events surrounding the 2022 BP-Husky Refinery fire in Oregon. The BP-Husky Refinery is pictured in 2022 in Oregon. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/us-unemployment-claims-dip-197-000-lowest-mid-july/stories/20261001096 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/us-unemployment-claims-dip-197-000-lowest-mid-july/stories/20261001096#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:50:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/10/01/us-unemployment-claims-dip-197-000-lowest-mid-july/stories/20261001096 WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security. A hiring sign is displayed at a food court in a grocery store, in Schaumburg, Ill., on Sept. 16. A hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store, in Schaumburg, Ill., on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/01/americans-are-using-buy-now-pay-later-more-than-ever-here-s-what-to-know-if-you-re-one-of-them/stories/20261001088 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/01/americans-are-using-buy-now-pay-later-more-than-ever-here-s-what-to-know-if-you-re-one-of-them/stories/20261001088#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:28:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/10/01/americans-are-using-buy-now-pay-later-more-than-ever-here-s-what-to-know-if-you-re-one-of-them/stories/20261001088 NEW YORK — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists. A woman walks by a sign "Buy now pay later" at a store in Bangalore, India, in 2009. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/timeline-developments-ai-safety-attack-hugging-face/stories/20261001089 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/timeline-developments-ai-safety-attack-hugging-face/stories/20261001089#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:25:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/10/01/timeline-developments-ai-safety-attack-hugging-face/stories/20261001089 In one alarming announcement after another, artificial intelligence companies in recent months have shared examples of their technology acting in ways that appeared to evade instructions from humans. Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the OpenAI DevDay 2026 conference on Sept. 29 in San Francisco. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/30/most-us-stocks-fall-after-the-bond-market-cranks-the-pressure-higher/stories/20260930113 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/30/most-us-stocks-fall-after-the-bond-market-cranks-the-pressure-higher/stories/20260930113#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:59:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/30/most-us-stocks-fall-after-the-bond-market-cranks-the-pressure-higher/stories/20260930113 NEW YORK — Most of the U.S. stock market fell Wednesday as Wall Street contended with the downside of a U.S. economy that keeps powering through its many challenges. Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/30/entrepreneur-builds-cleaning-business-around-peace-fresh-starts/stories/20260923099 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/30/entrepreneur-builds-cleaning-business-around-peace-fresh-starts/stories/20260923099#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:57:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/30/entrepreneur-builds-cleaning-business-around-peace-fresh-starts/stories/20260923099 Nikole Landrum knows how living in an unclean space can quietly steal a person’s peace. Alberta Owens with Simple Serene Clean wipes down the walls of the bathroom while cleaning a client's home in Woodville on Sept. 29. Owner of Simple Serene Clean Nikole Landrum cleans a microwave while cleaning a client's home with her team in Woodville on Sept. 29. Shay Burroughs with Simple Serene Clean wipes down a dresser while cleaning a client's home in Woodville on Sept. 29. Shay Burroughs with Simple Serene Clean wipes down a dresser while cleaning a client's home in Woodville on Sept. 29. Owner of Simple Serene Clean Nikole Landrum cleans drip pans while cleaning a client's home with her team in Woodville on Sept. 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/30/real-estate-transfers-9-30-1/stories/20260930001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/30/real-estate-transfers-9-30-1/stories/20260930001#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/30/real-estate-transfers-9-30-1/stories/20260930001 Recent real estate transactions in Lucas and Wood counties include the following property transfers recorded with county officials. Real estate transfers https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/29/stocks-slip-on-wall-street-as-rising-treasury-yields-pressure-the-market/stories/20260929110 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/29/stocks-slip-on-wall-street-as-rising-treasury-yields-pressure-the-market/stories/20260929110#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:51:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/29/stocks-slip-on-wall-street-as-rising-treasury-yields-pressure-the-market/stories/20260929110 NEW YORK — Stocks closed modestly lower on Wall Street Tuesday as another increase in long-term Treasury yields weighed on the market. Patrick King works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/29/marketing-agency/stories/20260929083 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/29/marketing-agency/stories/20260929083#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:45:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/29/marketing-agency/stories/20260929083 Leaders from Toledo-based marketing firm Communica will share how their agency is adapting to new technology at a free panel on Thursday. Communica