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WorkOhio bolsters job opportunities

Staff report The launch of WorkOhio — a new initiative to connect Ohioans with in-demand jobs through personalized support from teams of regional job experts — was introduced last week by Lt. Governor Jim Tressel. Tressel made the announcement during a meeting of the Governor’s Executive Workforce Board in Columbus. “There has never been a better time to find a job in Ohio. Companies are growing in every region of our state and creating jobs in the industries that will shape our future,” Tressel said. “Starting a job search might seem overwhelming. But with WorkOhio, we ...

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DIAPER DONATION: Huggies, a Kimberly-Clark brand, is teaming up with the National Diaper Bank Network to deliver 15 million donated Huggies diapers in 15 days to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the national nonprofit. This milestone donation marks the beginning of a recently expanded partnership, where Huggies, the founding sponsor of the diaper bank, will donate 75 million diapers to the network over three years. Member diaper banks across the country serving children and families in 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia will share in the largest single wave donation of ...

Beware of online ads with elaborate back stories

Melia & Co appears to be a small family-run business. The sweaters on its website feature a photo of a woman hand-knitting a Christmas design. The caption says that after decades of creating knitwear that tells “quiet stories of care and beauty,” she is closing her little studio and the pieces on offer are her last. The website of Olivia Westwood Boutique also spotlights a charming back story. The “About Us” section states that twin sisters run the shop their mother opened in 1972 and share her commitment to a a business “rooted in family, community and women uplifting ...

Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market drifted through mixed trading Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by loud threats and pullbacks finished with a quiet and tentative close. The S&P 500 was basically flat and edged up by less than 0.1% but still notched a second straight week with a modest loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 285 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. The majority of stocks on Wall Street fell, and Intel weighed on the market after tumbling 17%. The chip company reported better results for the end of 2025 than analysts expected. But ...

BMW X5 vs. Mercedes GLE: The better luxury plug-in SUV

The BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE are two popular midsize luxury SUVs that offer the latest in luxury, space and technology. Of course, neither vehicle is aimed at the cost-conscious car shopper, but this is a situation where you do get what you pay for. They’re also notable because they’re among just a few luxury SUVs available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Getting an X5 or a GLE with a plug-in hybrid might be just what you’re looking for if you’re looking to use less gas. These plug-in hybrids have hybrid batteries you can charge with a cord, enabling you to drive short ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he reached the framework for a deal about Greenland, an island he’s long coveted, and won’t impose tariffs he had threatened on several European countries. The S&P 500 rallied 1.2% after Trump said the deal, “if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America” and its allies in the North Atlantic region. The announcement triggered an immediate move higher in the stock market, which found solace earlier in the day after Trump ...