New federal data shows wholesale prices jumped 6% in April from a year earlier, the biggest rise since late 2022. Economists were surprised as final demand surged 1.4% in just one month, raising fears the slowdown in inflation is stalling. With consumer inflation already up 3.8%, the latest numbers could foreshadow higher prices at the register this summer.

Gas near $6? Giant Eagle and GetGo are rolling out a weekend-only myPerks multiplier that can stack major cents-off-per-gallon discounts based on how much shoppers spend. The rewards can be used immediately and stay valid for 12 months, giving families a potential break at the pump long after the weekend ends.

CBD products are now a staple across Northeast Ohio, and a federal push to reclassify cannabis is raising new questions about daily use. This guide explains how CBD works in the body, what the FDA evidence shows, why product quality varies, and the key safety issues shoppers should watch for, including drug interactions, full-spectrum THC and workplace testing.

Spirit Airlines’ final commercial flight landed in Dallas-Fort Worth before the carrier abruptly shut down operations, leaving an estimated 600,000 ticketed passengers stranded. A last-ditch deal fell apart as creditors rejected a loan-for-equity offer, with fuel costs surging in the background. Now, liquidation begins as workers and travelers scramble for options.

Six Flags is offering free 2026 season passes for kids ages 3 to 5 at 22 parks, including Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores. Families must register online between April 22 and May 31, and the pass must be activated at the park with the child present and age verification. Eligibility requires a valid adult season pass or membership.

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, with annual interest costs now approaching $1 trillion, according to Treasury data. Lawmakers remain divided over spending cuts and tax policy, while shifting foreign holdings and renewed talk of “de-dollarization” raise questions about long-term demand for U.S. debt.

Cleveland Monsters fans will soon see a hometown favorite at Rocket Arena. Malley’s Chocolates has signed a multiyear partnership to become the official chocolate partner of the Monsters and the arena, with signature confections available at multiple locations, including CLE/MKT and private suites. The rollout aligns with the Monsters’ March 29 home game against the Utica Comets.

Great Lakes cruising is forecast to generate more than $300 million in economic impact in 2026, with officials citing rising shoreside spending and a jump in port visits. Ten ships and seven cruise lines are slated to run 148 itineraries, driving an estimated 175,000 passenger visits at regional docks and intensifying competition on the water.

Case Western Reserve University is now the fastest-growing research institution in the Association of American Universities, with R&D spending up 37.5% from 2022 to 2024, according to the National Science Foundation. The university reported $643 million in research spending in FY 2024 and plans to open a $300 million science and engineering building later this year.

Six Flags has signed NFL star Travis Kelce as a brand ambassador, giving the company rights to use his name, image and likeness across broadcast, streaming and in-park marketing. Financial terms were not disclosed. The partnership runs through the 2026 season as Six Flags expands following its merger with Cedar Fair.

President Trump categorized the ongoing military conflict with Iran as a nearly finished "excursion" during an interview with CBS on Monday, a statement that triggered a late-afternoon rally on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average had spent the majority of the day in negative territory, but prices shifted sharply upward just before the closing bell as investors reacted to the prospect of a swift resolution.

Subway is retiring its “Fourth Footlong Free” reward and switching fully to a points-based system. Under updated Sub Club terms taking effect April 1, 2026, any accumulated stamps toward a free sandwich will be forfeited, resetting progress for customers who have not yet earned a free footlong coupon. Here is what the changes mean for rewards and redemption rules.

Letter carriers across Northeast Ohio plan a Feb. 22 rally outside Akron’s West Market Post Office, citing contract concerns over pay for new hires, a staffing crunch and mandatory overtime. Union leaders also point to safety risks, including crimes targeting carriers and thefts of arrow keys, and are calling for stronger security measures.

According to Frontier’s own email notifications sent to passengers, the first delays were attributed to a late-arriving aircraft. By mid-afternoon, that explanation changed. Beginning at 4:06 p.m., Frontier notified passengers that the flight was delayed to allow for aircraft maintenance. That reason was repeated in multiple subsequent updates, including messages sent at 5:01 p.m., 6:14 p.m., 6:16 p.m., and again at 7:11 p.m., with the departure time pushed later each time.

TikTok and parent company ByteDance have finalized the sale of the platform’s U.S. operations to a newly formed entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. The deal, completed January 22, 2026, gives majority ownership to American and allied investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake. This move complies with federal law and avoids a total shutdown of the app in the United States. Adam Presser will serve as CEO of the new venture, which will oversee data security and content moder

Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a significant state visit to Beijing, marking a new strategic partnership with China. Amid trade pressures from the United States, Canada and China signed agreements to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola while establishing a new energy investment pact. The move represents the first visit by a Canadian leader in eight years and signals a major shift in diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.

Burt “Burt” Saltzman, the longtime chairman and leader of Dave’s Markets, died Jan. 13, 2026, at 88. Local nonprofits and community members credited him with years of support for hunger relief and other civic efforts, including the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, which recently named a space in his honor.

Ohio Rep. Steve Demetriou has introduced HB 642, a bill that would remove the five-year limit on carrying forward net operating losses for municipal income taxes. Supporters say it would better match long business recovery cycles and align municipal rules more closely with federal treatment, while municipalities could see tax revenue delayed as losses are used over longer periods.

Sheetz says former President, CEO and Board Chairman Steve Sheetz died the night of Jan. 4, 2026, at 77. The company credited him with helping launch Made-to-Order food, entering fuel sales and driving multi-state expansion, and noted philanthropic work with Penn State Altoona. Funeral arrangements were not included in the release.

A viral narration claims the world’s $317 trillion debt load is not an accident but a system designed to concentrate wealth through perpetual, interest-bearing borrowing. It points to central banks, institutional investors, foreign governments and the ultra-wealthy as the main creditors, tying modern bond markets to centuries of lending power. Key sourcing and authorship remain unclear.