Banking: Fifth Third reported higher quarterly profit, driven by a jump in net interest income and stronger capital markets and wealth management fees. Energy & Utilities: Dayton-area residents packed a PUCO hearing to fight AES Ohio’s proposed distribution rate hikes, arguing costs keep rising even as customers try to use less power. Public Health: Federal officials traced the cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, with CDC/FDA warning consumers and Taco Bell removing lettuce from the implicated supplier. Local Business & Growth: Ohio’s Department of Development named four new Tier 1 Minority Business Assistance Centers to expand no-cost advising and training for early-stage entrepreneurs in the Appalachian, Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton regions. Real Estate & Housing: A new report points to Columbus as a multifamily building hotspot, citing higher permit rates since 2019 and density-friendly zoning reforms that could add thousands of units. Regional Economy: Stifel is consolidating its Mahoning Valley offices into a new Canfield headquarters to support growth and improve client service. Community/Events: Air quality from wildfire smoke forced cancellation of Friday events at Akron’s Soap Box Derby, while Saturday world championship races were still planned. Business & Labor: Cincinnati-area banks and Central Ohio credit unions highlighted strong year-over-year growth in commercial and industrial lending portfolios.