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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 ...

ODH: Insight gives up its license to operate

Insight Health System has surrendered its hospital license to operate in Trumbull County, the Ohio Department of Health announced Wednesday. The Michigan-based health care system said little about its future in the aftermath of the announcement. “Insight understands how important this ...

Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens tariffs for European countries over Greenland

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland. The losses were widespread, with nearly every sector losing ground. Major indexes in the U.S. extended losses from last week in what has been a wobbly start to the year. The S&P 500 fell 143.15 points, or 2.1%, to 6,796.86. It is the steepest drop for the benchmark index since October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 870.74 points, or 1.8%, to ...

Unemployment claims rise in state

Staff report Initial unemployment claims in Ohio jumped approximately 3,000 last week, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported Thursday. From Jan. 4-10, Ohioans filed 11,492 initial claims, which was 3,028 more than the previous week. A total of 67,146 continued unemployment claims were logged in the same period. That was 3,850 more than the prior period. Total claims filed from last week were 78,638. Since August, unemployment has fallen in the Mahoning Valley. Mahoning County experienced a 4.5% rate in November, compared to 4.7% in September and 5.7% the month ...

ATHENA event honors professional women for 33rd time

Staff report The 33rd Annual ATHENA Award Program is accepting nominations for outstanding professional women in the Mahoning Valley. The program — lauded as one of the top five largest in the country for its number of nominees and attendees — has honored more than 1,000 women over the past 32 years. Darlene Jones, chief executive officer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Northeast Ohio District Council, was last year’s ATHENA recipient. The event is presented by The Vindicator and the Youngstown / Warren Regional Chamber. The award dinner takes place May 14 at Waypoint ...