Toledo skyline along the Maumee River, July 2022. Photo by MrJacon000, via Wikimedia Commons.

Here is what ToledoBuzz readers are talking about at lunchtime on Tuesday, October 27 — a new Sexiest Man Alive, Ohio taking on Dollar General, and the latest on the North Toledo chemical leak, plus what to watch tonight.

1. Noah Wyle Is People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive

The ER and The Pitt star was named People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive on Tuesday, taking over the title from Jonathan Bailey. For Millennials who grew up with Dr. John Carter, this one hits home — and his back-to-back Emmy wins for The Pitt made the timing perfect.

Read more: Noah Wyle Named People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive

2. Ohio Joins FTC Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General of Deceptive Pricing

Ohio joined the FTC and 19 states in suing Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing, with millions in overcharges alleged and tens of thousands of complaints behind the case. If you shop there, this one hits your wallet.

Read more: Ohio Joins FTC Lawsuit Accusing Dollar General of Deceptive Pricing

3. Lawsuit Filed Over North Toledo Chemical Leak

A Toledo resident and a local landscaping company are suing MC Tank Transport and others over last week’s North Toledo chemical leak, alleging safety failures and seeking class-action status.

Read more: Lawsuit Filed Over North Toledo Chemical Leak

4. Earlier today: Morning Briefings

Catch up on the full morning picture, from Taylor Swift’s Nashville honor to the Brewers’ title chase, in the Morning Briefing and the second Morning Briefing.

5. Tonight ahead

Dancing with the Stars goes double-elimination tonight at 8 p.m. ET for Horror Movie Night, with Shirley Ballas guest-judging — two of the ten remaining couples go home. And the Milwaukee Brewers stand one win from a title tonight, per this morning’s briefing.