3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (223+ words) Warnings from artificial intelligence researchers are fueling concerns about the rapidly developing technology’s potential to wipe out humanity. The issue was a major topic at MidwestCon in Cincinnati, where technology leaders and attendees discussed balancing innovation with safety. Jacob Coxon,…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (308+ words) A growing trade dispute between the United States and Canada could soon affect Cincinnati-area consumers and businesses, potentially raising prices on groceries, auto parts and other goods. At Donovan’s Auto and Tire Center, owner Dane Donovan said many essential vehicle…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (249+ words) Brent crude hit $100.96 Wednesday morning as fighting escalates between the U.S. and Iran. The global benchmark for crude oil topped $100 for the first time since July as fighting escalates in the Iran war. Brent crude oil prices reached $100.96 when markets opened…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (136+ words) Is it the end of an era for a longtime restaurant chain? O'Charley's appears to be abruptly closing many locations across the region. See WLWT morning headlines in the video player above Employees and customers began posting to social media…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (272+ words) The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. The most heavily traded contract for…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (474+ words) The local manufacturer says higher tariffs are needed to protect American jobs—but acknowledges the policy can come with higher prices. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted toured SENCO’s Anderson Township manufacturing plant Tuesday as company leaders pressed for greater protection from…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (151+ words) After several years, a weeklong event geared towards encouraging and promoting Black people in the technology industry is moving out of Cincinnati. Black Tech Week announced that after five years of hosting the event in Cincinnati, next year's event will…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (464+ words) A Volkswagen car plant in northwestern Germany is to be converted to defense production, the company said Monday, as Europe’s biggest economy ramps up military spending amid a continent-wide push to rearm. Related video above: Israel continues to strike Lebanon…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (362+ words) Amazon is rolling out a new tool to help customers know whether or not a message they received is actually from Amazon, or in fact, an impersonation scam. The verification tool is housed under Amazon’s Alexa for Shopping feature. Customers…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (209+ words) Waymo cars will soon hit the streets of Cincinnati, but they won't be offering rides just yet. Waymo confirmed to WLWT that starting soon, residents will see their vehicles driving downtown and surrounding areas, including Northern Kentucky. The company says…...