Toledo Blade Latest Headlines http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:15:27 GMT en-us hourly 1 U.S. stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/17/us-stocks-rally-best-day-6-weeks-oil-prices-bond-yields-ease/stories/20260917105 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/17/us-stocks-rally-best-day-6-weeks-oil-prices-bond-yields-ease/stories/20260917105#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:28:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/17/us-stocks-rally-best-day-6-weeks-oil-prices-bond-yields-ease/stories/20260917105 NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks Thursday after falling oil prices and easing pressure from the bond market helped Wall Street reverse many of its moves from the prior day. Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York on Sept. 16. Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/17/claims-for-unemployment-benefits-drop-to-196-000-lowest-since-mid-july-as-layoffs-remain-low/stories/20260917087 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/17/claims-for-unemployment-benefits-drop-to-196-000-lowest-since-mid-july-as-layoffs-remain-low/stories/20260917087#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:07:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/17/claims-for-unemployment-benefits-drop-to-196-000-lowest-since-mid-july-as-layoffs-remain-low/stories/20260917087 WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security. Portraits of Presidents Donald Trump and Theodore Roosevelt hang above the Department of Labor in Washington, July 7. DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from U.S. Costco stores https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/17/doordash-and-uber-eats-to-offer-delivery-from-us-costco-stores/stories/20260917085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/17/doordash-and-uber-eats-to-offer-delivery-from-us-costco-stores/stories/20260917085#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:02:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/17/doordash-and-uber-eats-to-offer-delivery-from-us-costco-stores/stories/20260917085 Costco said Thursday it's partnering with DoorDash to offer delivery from its U.S. warehouse stores. A DoorDash sign is posted on the door of a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, Feb. 27, 2023, in Methuen, Mass. Ostrich Towne eatery to reopen under new management https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/16/ostrich-towne-eatery-to-reopen-under-new-management/stories/20260916081 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/16/ostrich-towne-eatery-to-reopen-under-new-management/stories/20260916081#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:08:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/16/ostrich-towne-eatery-to-reopen-under-new-management/stories/20260916081 Avestruz is reopening in Ostrich Towne. The site of Avestruz after it closed in December. 'Mass layoff' of Perstorp work force as North Toledo plant closes https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/16/mass-layoff-of-perstorp-workforce-coming-as-north-toledo-plant-prepares-to-close/stories/20260916085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/16/mass-layoff-of-perstorp-workforce-coming-as-north-toledo-plant-prepares-to-close/stories/20260916085#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:11:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/16/mass-layoff-of-perstorp-workforce-coming-as-north-toledo-plant-prepares-to-close/stories/20260916085 Perstorp Polyols, Inc. in North Toledo, part of a chemical company founded in Sweden 145 years ago, closed its North American plant at 600 Matzinger Rd. U.S. stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/16/stocks-slip-fed-hikes-interest-rates/stories/20260916106 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/16/stocks-slip-fed-hikes-interest-rates/stories/20260916106#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:08:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/16/stocks-slip-fed-hikes-interest-rates/stories/20260916106 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more may be ahead as it tries to get the nation’s high inflation under control. Screens display financial information on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York on Sept. 16. Screens display a news conference held by Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on Sept. 16. Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/16/warsh-likely-to-side-with-financial-markets-over-trump-as-fed-rate-hike-expected/stories/20260916078 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/16/warsh-likely-to-side-with-financial-markets-over-trump-as-fed-rate-hike-expected/stories/20260916078#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:36:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/16/warsh-likely-to-side-with-financial-markets-over-trump-as-fed-rate-hike-expected/stories/20260916078 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh attends an observance ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Sept. 11 at the Pentagon in Washington. Real estate transfers: 9/16 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/16/real-estate-transfers-9-16-1/stories/20260916001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/16/real-estate-transfers-9-16-1/stories/20260916001#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/09/16/real-estate-transfers-9-16-1/stories/20260916001 Recent real estate transactions in Lucas and Wood counties include the following property transfers recorded with county officials. Information sign about open house for home sale is seen outside of a home in Wheeling, Ill., on June 8. U.S. stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/15/us-stocks-slip-after-oil-prices-bond-market-crank-up-pressure/stories/20260915097 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/15/us-stocks-slip-after-oil-prices-bond-market-crank-up-pressure/stories/20260915097#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:32:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/15/us-stocks-slip-after-oil-prices-bond-market-crank-up-pressure/stories/20260915097 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slipped Tuesday after oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street. Michael Smyth works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/14/ai-stocks-drop-but-rest-wall-street-holds-steadier-after-oil-prices-give/stories/20260914106 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/14/ai-stocks-drop-but-rest-wall-street-holds-steadier-after-oil-prices-give/stories/20260914106#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:54:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/14/ai-stocks-drop-but-rest-wall-street-holds-steadier-after-oil-prices-give/stories/20260914106 NEW YORK — Artificial-intelligence stocks slid worldwide Monday after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity. Another jump in oil prices, meanwhile, briefly sent the yield of the 10-year Treasury to 5 percent for the bond market ’s latest pressure-raising milestone. Electronic displays show financial news on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. $2M grant to fund water, sewer line repairs at Spitzer building https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/14/2m-state-grant-awarded-to-repair-sewers-at-four-corners-intersection/stories/20260914082 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/14/2m-state-grant-awarded-to-repair-sewers-at-four-corners-intersection/stories/20260914082#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:14:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/14/2m-state-grant-awarded-to-repair-sewers-at-four-corners-intersection/stories/20260914082 A $2 million state grant to support redevelopment of the historic Spitzer Building in downtown Toledo was announced Monday by Gov. Mike DeWine. Exterior of the Spitzer Building Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Toledo. Cars drive by the Spitzer building on Huron and Madison in downtown Toledo Sept. 1, 2023. Madison Avenue is closed at Huron Street in front of the Spitzer Building on Oct. 24, 2025. Westbound traffic was closed Oct. 21, 2025, on Madison Avenue for work on the Spitzer Building. Spitzer building on Huron and Madison in downtown Toledo on Sept. 1, 2023. Cars drive past the Nicholas and Spitzer buildings on Huron and Madison in downtown Toledo on Sept. 1, 2023. New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/new-warnings-risks-ai-humanity-debate/stories/20260914085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/new-warnings-risks-ai-humanity-debate/stories/20260914085#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/new-warnings-risks-ai-humanity-debate/stories/20260914085 LOS ANGELES — New warnings from within the artificial intelligence industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity’s survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario. A man receives a box of chocolate powder drink from a robot during a demonstration of AI-based robotics in Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels on Sept. 2. Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logos are displayed on a computer screen. Trump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/trump-dismisses-ai-guardrails-sick-conspiracy-data-centers/stories/20260914084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/trump-dismisses-ai-guardrails-sick-conspiracy-data-centers/stories/20260914084#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/trump-dismisses-ai-guardrails-sick-conspiracy-data-centers/stories/20260914084 WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that he would be a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology was part of a “SICK conspiracy.” President Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Shannon Airport on Sept. 13 in Shannon, Ireland. Vice President JD Vance talks to reporters before he boards Air Force Two on Sept. 14 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Get ready for a 30% jump in heating oil costs this winter as Iran war drives up prices https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/09/14/30-jump-heating-oil-costs-this-winter-iran-war/stories/20260914087 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/09/14/30-jump-heating-oil-costs-this-winter-iran-war/stories/20260914087#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/09/14/30-jump-heating-oil-costs-this-winter-iran-war/stories/20260914087 Winter hasn’t even started yet, but Tommy Cole, Jr. is already very worried about how he’ll afford to heat his home when the temperatures drop. Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here's how to stay safe https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/14/travel-scams-are-getting-harder-to-spot-here-s-how-to-stay-safe/stories/20260913037 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/14/travel-scams-are-getting-harder-to-spot-here-s-how-to-stay-safe/stories/20260913037#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:21:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/14/travel-scams-are-getting-harder-to-spot-here-s-how-to-stay-safe/stories/20260913037 NEW YORK — Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation. Travelers queue up to pass through the south security checkpoint in Denver International Airport Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Denver. These simple portfolio checks could save you from costly mistakes https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/14/these-simple-portfolio-checks-could-save-you-from-costly-mistakes/stories/20260914005 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/14/these-simple-portfolio-checks-could-save-you-from-costly-mistakes/stories/20260914005#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/14/these-simple-portfolio-checks-could-save-you-from-costly-mistakes/stories/20260914005 A portfolio management policy of benign neglect beats a too-active one any day. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to check up on your portfolio periodically. Here are key items to keep on your dashboard. Cash is fanned out from a wallet in North Andover, Mass, June 15, 2018. Finding a job after prison comes with extra challenges https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/13/finding-a-job-after-prison-comes-with-extra-challenges/stories/20260908010 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/13/finding-a-job-after-prison-comes-with-extra-challenges/stories/20260908010#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/09/13/finding-a-job-after-prison-comes-with-extra-challenges/stories/20260908010 NEW YORK — Don Christian had never held a regular job when he left prison. A conviction at age 19 for selling drugs kept him confined through young adulthood and into his early 40s. New iPhones arrive, but you can keep your old phone longer by caring for it https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/13/new-iphones-arrive-but-you-can-keep-your-old-phone-longer-by-caring-for-it/stories/20260913038 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/13/new-iphones-arrive-but-you-can-keep-your-old-phone-longer-by-caring-for-it/stories/20260913038#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:58:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/13/new-iphones-arrive-but-you-can-keep-your-old-phone-longer-by-caring-for-it/stories/20260913038 Apple’s latest iPhones, unveiled last week, come with new features, better cameras, and hefty price tags — including a folding model with a starting price of $1,999. If you’re planning to splurge on a new iPhone 18, you will want to take care of it to make it last as long as possible. The iPhone Duo is displayed during an announcement of new products on Sept. 9 on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif. An attendees uses the iPhone Duo during an announcement of new products Sept. 9 on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif. America’s love affair with the pumpkin spice latte may be coming to an end https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/13/america-s-love-affair-with-the-pumpkin-spice-latte-may-be-coming-to-an-end/stories/20260912004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/13/america-s-love-affair-with-the-pumpkin-spice-latte-may-be-coming-to-an-end/stories/20260912004#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/13/america-s-love-affair-with-the-pumpkin-spice-latte-may-be-coming-to-an-end/stories/20260912004 NEW YORK — The pumpkin spice latte might just be too basic. A pumpkin spice latte at a Starbucks in New York in August, 2023. Blueberry Dalgona Coffee recipe, prepared by Lauren J. Mapp at her home in San Diego, Calif., in April, 2021. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to slow down for safety https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/12/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-ai-industry-slow-down-safety/stories/20260912079 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/12/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-ai-industry-slow-down-safety/stories/20260912079#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:48:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/12/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-ai-industry-slow-down-safety/stories/20260912079 NEW YORK — The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet, among other risks. Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2025.