Blade

Interest is surging in combat robotics, with a breakdown of the most dangerous BattleBots ever built drawing heavy attention worldwide. The feature explains the designs, weapons and engineering behind the machines that have defined the sport, from spinning blades to powerful flippers, as fans debate which robot truly ranks as the most destructive in the arena.

BLADEone, the luxury private jet favored by celebrities, is getting a closer look thanks to a new tour of its amenities. The service reportedly features a caviar bar and sends passengers off with gift bags valued at around $800. The coverage highlights how high-end air travel between major cities has become a status symbol for the wealthy and famous.

Mahershala Ali is drawing attention in the US amid a new interview with filmmaker Bassam Tariq published by In Review Online. Tariq, who was previously attached to direct Marvel's Blade starring Ali, discusses his latest film Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. Commenters are speculating about Ali's long-gestating projects and his current slate.

A new film called 'Digger' is drawing comparisons to Stanley Kubrick's Cold War satire 'Dr. Strangelove,' with the Toledo Blade's review framing it as a darkly comic take on the climate change era. The reviewer suggests the movie uses satirical absurdity to address the anxieties and political failures surrounding the climate crisis.

TACRAY has introduced a folding kitchen chef knife that packs a full prep blade into a compact, travel-friendly design. The folder is aimed at campers, van lifers and travelling cooks who need a capable cutting tool without carrying a fixed blade. Early coverage highlights its portability and practicality for outdoor and on-the-go food prep.

Director Bassam Tariq discusses moving on from Marvel's long-delayed Blade reboot, which he left in 2022, to a new thriller starring Mahershala Ali. In an interview with The Guardian, Tariq says he is happier having made his new film, reflecting on the setback and his creative path since exiting the vampire project.

An election data expert is predicting that Amy Acton will outperform Sherrod Brown in Ohio, according to a report from the Toledo Blade. Both are prominent Ohio Democrats, and the assessment has drawn attention as party voters and observers weigh which figure is better positioned ahead of the state's upcoming contests. The expert's projection adds to ongoing discussion about Democratic strategy in Ohio.

Dozens of job seekers attended The Blade's Career & Education Expo in Toledo, meeting employers and exploring education and training options. The event gave attendees a chance to speak directly with recruiters and learn about openings across the region. Coverage of the expo has drawn attention as many people continue looking for work or new career paths.

Charles Bowers, the former owner of the Hippo, a landmark gay bar in Baltimore, has died, according to the Washington Blade. The Hippo was a fixture of the city's LGBTQ nightlife for decades before closing, and Bowers is being remembered by community members as part of that history. Tributes and remembrances have begun circulating online.