http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 31 May 2026 13:07:34 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/31/pentagon-pushes-battlefield-ai-some-military-leaders-urge-caution/stories/20260531125 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/31/pentagon-pushes-battlefield-ai-some-military-leaders-urge-caution/stories/20260531125#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 13:36:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/05/31/pentagon-pushes-battlefield-ai-some-military-leaders-urge-caution/stories/20260531125 TAMPA, Fla. — The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform. .U.S. Navy Adm. Frank Bradley testifies before the Senate Committee on Armed Services on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 28. Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Feb. 26. FILE - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on May 12 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/31/arteries-modern-civilization-action-protect-seabed-cables/stories/20260531123 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/31/arteries-modern-civilization-action-protect-seabed-cables/stories/20260531123#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 12:49:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/05/31/arteries-modern-civilization-action-protect-seabed-cables/stories/20260531123 The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom have taken a big step towards tackling growing threats to undersea pipelines and cables, which carry huge amounts of energy and data around the world. In this 2018 photo provided by Gonzalo Mórtola, the Russian research vessel Yantar is shown docked in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Russian ships are skulking around underwater communications cables, worrying the U.S. and its allies the Kremlin might be taking information warfare to new depths. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/31/big-boy-expected-to-bring-thousands-to-northwest-ohio/stories/20260527112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/31/big-boy-expected-to-bring-thousands-to-northwest-ohio/stories/20260527112#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 10:58:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/31/big-boy-expected-to-bring-thousands-to-northwest-ohio/stories/20260527112 FOSTORIA — When the Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive leaves Fort Wayne, Ind., on Saturday morning, throngs of spectators already will have begun gathering along the steel ribbon its train will follow across northwest Ohio to Bellevue. Ellen Gatrell, with the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society, adds a new coat of paint to the sign at the entrance to the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. A train goes in reverse by the viewing area at the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014. A Norfolk Southern train rounds the corner near the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. A Norfolk Southern freight train hauling steel to the Pro-Tec Coating Company processing plant near Leipsic, Ohio, passes the Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria, Ohio, on May 29. The Union Pacific Big Boy steam engine is scheduled to stop here on June 6. Hal Schaarschmidt watches a Norfolk Southern train go by at the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. A Norfolk Southern train of empty grain hoppers passes the Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria, Ohio, on May 29. The Union Pacific Big Boy steam engine is scheduled to stop here on June 6. A Norfolk Southern train of loaded grain hoppers passes the Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria, Ohio, on May 29. The Union Pacific Big Boy steam engine is scheduled to stop here on June 6. Sean Allison makes a day of it watching passing trains as Norfolk Southern train goes by at the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. Sean Allison makes a day of it watching passing trains as Norfolk Southern train goes by at the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. A train goes in reverse by the viewing area at the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. Ellen Gatrell, with the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society, adds a new coat of paint to the sign at the entrance to the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. Railfans Sean Allison, left, and Isaiah Wade watch a Norfolk Southern train go by at the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark in Fostoria on May 29. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/05/31/mary-jane-flores-obituary/stories/20260529107 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/05/31/mary-jane-flores-obituary/stories/20260529107#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2026/05/31/mary-jane-flores-obituary/stories/20260529107 Mary Jane Flores, 89, a retired nurse and celebrated supporter of the area Latino community, died May 24 at her Oregon home. Mary Jane Flores Mary Jane Flores, 89, a retired nurse and celebrated supporter of the area Latino community, on died May 24 at her Oregon home. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/05/31/powell-one-donor-s-recipe-for-saving-lives/stories/20260526081 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/05/31/powell-one-donor-s-recipe-for-saving-lives/stories/20260526081#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/05/31/powell-one-donor-s-recipe-for-saving-lives/stories/20260526081 When Laurice Moore came to the house for lunch, she was carrying it in a paper bag. The content was a surprise to me but common place for her. She explained the can of sardines is high protein that she eats frequently because of her donations of blood plasma at Plasma Center in Toledo. Laurice Moore with a can of high protein sardines. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/31/hendel-toledo-opera-spotlights-nation-s-250th/stories/20260530003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/31/hendel-toledo-opera-spotlights-nation-s-250th/stories/20260530003#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/culture/2026/05/31/hendel-toledo-opera-spotlights-nation-s-250th/stories/20260530003 GENEROUS supporters are plentiful in Toledo. Phyllis Cauffiel shows off a car sweater at the Route 250 party. Three singers wear matching shirts at the Opera gathering. Clare and Joel Gorski enjoy the Opera's 250th festivities. Andria Fournier, Annette Foster, Katie Hannum, and Dave Gedman wear hats to get in the Cinco spirit at the RE/MAX event. Brian and Gerri Walczak, along with Char Winckowski, attend the RE/MAX party. Kathy Kuyoth, Katie Hannum, Brooke Neumeyer, and Andria Fournier enjoy the Cinco De Mayo festivities. John Mangas, Karen Jarosz, and Mike Bell at the RE/MAX party. Stu Goldberg and Ashley Lindsley perform together. Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg at the annual family fund-raiser. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/05/31/mama-rose-threatens-theatergoers-with-good-time-in-croswell-s-gypsy/stories/20260528013 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/05/31/mama-rose-threatens-theatergoers-with-good-time-in-croswell-s-gypsy/stories/20260528013#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/05/31/mama-rose-threatens-theatergoers-with-good-time-in-croswell-s-gypsy/stories/20260528013 Julia Hoffert, left, plays the formidable Mama Rose in the Croswell Opera House's upcoming production of the classic Broadway musical 'Gypsy.' Julia Hoffert, right, plays the formidable Mama Rose in the Croswell Opera House's upcoming production of the classic Broadway musical 'Gypsy.' Adrian native Erica Abrahamson has come back to the Croswell Opera House to direct the upcoming production of the classic Broadway musical 'Gypsy.' Julia Hoffert, left, plays Mama Rose in Croswell Opera House's upcoming production of the classic Broadway musical 'Gypsy.' https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/05/31/raw-milk-legislation-sits-in-committee-in-ohio-legislature/stories/20260523002 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/05/31/raw-milk-legislation-sits-in-committee-in-ohio-legislature/stories/20260523002#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/05/31/raw-milk-legislation-sits-in-committee-in-ohio-legislature/stories/20260523002 Fans of raw milk have advocates in the Ohio House of Representatives. Raw milk sits in a tank before being eventually pasteurized at Ronnybrook Farm in Ancramdale, N.Y., on April 22. A cow is milked at Ronnybrook Farm, which uses pasteurization, in Ancramdale, N.Y., on April 22. A receive jar collects raw milk from cows before it is eventually pasteurized at Ronnybrook Farm in Ancramdale, N.Y., on April 22. A receive jar collects raw milk from cows before it is eventually pasteurized at Ronnybrook Farm in Ancramdale, N.Y., on April 22. Nick Armato sanitizes a cow's udder before milking at Ronnybrook Farm, which uses pasteurization, in Ancramdale, N.Y., on April 22. Nick Armato prepares a cow for milking at Ronnybrook Farm, which uses pasteurization, in Ancramdale, N.Y., on April 22. A cow is milked at Ronnybrook Farm, which uses pasteurization, in Ancramdale, N.Y., on April 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/31/outdoors-new-regulations-to-present-challenges-to-ohio-and-michigan-hunters/stories/20260531069 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/31/outdoors-new-regulations-to-present-challenges-to-ohio-and-michigan-hunters/stories/20260531069#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/05/31/outdoors-new-regulations-to-present-challenges-to-ohio-and-michigan-hunters/stories/20260531069 There are a whole slew of changes coming for Michigan’s deer seasons in 2026 and 2027. Big changes are coming to Michigan deer hunters in 2026 and 2027. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/31/ai-is-changing-the-internet-forever/stories/20260531067 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/31/ai-is-changing-the-internet-forever/stories/20260531067#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 11:04:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/05/31/ai-is-changing-the-internet-forever/stories/20260531067 There’s a simple reason Google is making sweeping changes to its iconic, decades-old search engine: users are making complicated requests. Attendees walk past a Google sign at Google I/O on May 19 in Mountain View, Calif. People walk at Google's I/O 2026 developer conference in Mountain View, Calif, on May 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/05/31/is-your-cautious-retirement-spending-doing-more-harm-than-good/stories/20260531066 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/05/31/is-your-cautious-retirement-spending-doing-more-harm-than-good/stories/20260531066#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 11:05:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/05/31/is-your-cautious-retirement-spending-doing-more-harm-than-good/stories/20260531066 When we were children, it was common to be afraid of the boogeyman. As we age, the boogeyman gets replaced with a new fear:  running out of money in retirement. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/31/korean-pancake-purple-oreo-k-pop-bts/stories/20260531065 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/31/korean-pancake-purple-oreo-k-pop-bts/stories/20260531065#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 11:04:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/05/31/korean-pancake-purple-oreo-k-pop-bts/stories/20260531065 Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors. The new Oreo and BTS collaboration cookies. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/05/31/platelet-rich-plasma-offers-new-opportunities-healing/stories/20260522084 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/05/31/platelet-rich-plasma-offers-new-opportunities-healing/stories/20260522084#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/05/31/platelet-rich-plasma-offers-new-opportunities-healing/stories/20260522084 From restoring loss of smell to reducing joint pain, platelet-rich plasma injections have been gaining ground over the past decade. Professional golfer Tiger Woods has spoken of his experience with platelet-rich plasma when treated for previous injuries. Treatment with platelet-rich plasma is a three-step process. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/30/acuna-powers-braves-past-reds-5-2-2-more-homers-atlanta-hits-40-wins/stories/20260530104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/30/acuna-powers-braves-past-reds-5-2-2-more-homers-atlanta-hits-40-wins/stories/20260530104#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:55:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/05/30/acuna-powers-braves-past-reds-5-2-2-more-homers-atlanta-hits-40-wins/stories/20260530104 CINCINNATI  — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game — hitting a pair of solo shots — to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday night. Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run. Atlanta Braves pitcher Martin Perez throws. Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. watches his solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/soo-bin-joo-thrives-wind-builds-4-shot-lead-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260530106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/soo-bin-joo-thrives-wind-builds-4-shot-lead-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260530106#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:54:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/soo-bin-joo-thrives-wind-builds-4-shot-lead-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260530106 GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole and watching her lead to grow to four shots by the end of a taxing day at the ShopRite LPGA. Soo Bin Joo tees off from the 6th hold during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Galloway, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Flag on the 4th hold for the Shop Rite LPGA Classic waves in the breeze during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Galloway, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/eric-cole-pga/stories/20260530105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/eric-cole-pga/stories/20260530105#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:53:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/eric-cole-pga/stories/20260530105 FORT WORTH, Texas — Eric Cole put himself in position for a shot at his first PGA Tour victory, starting fast and finishing with a season-best round for his first 54-hole lead. Joel Dahmen, right, reaches into his bag with caddie Jon Reehoorn on the 18th green after play was suspended due to weather. Ryan Gerard lines up a putt on the ninth hole. J.J. Spaun watches his tee shot on the ninth hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/30/wong-duran-propel-red-sox-9-1-victory-over-guardians/stories/20260530103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/30/wong-duran-propel-red-sox-9-1-victory-over-guardians/stories/20260530103#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:49:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/30/wong-duran-propel-red-sox-9-1-victory-over-guardians/stories/20260530103 CLEVELAND (AP) — Connor Wong and Jarren Duran drove in three runs apiece, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-1 on Saturday. Boston Red Sox' Marcelo Mayer, left, scores on a double by Connor Wong as Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges looks away. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/30/quero-montgomery-and-benintendi-hit-hrs-white-sox-beat-tigers-7-1/stories/20260530102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/30/quero-montgomery-and-benintendi-hit-hrs-white-sox-beat-tigers-7-1/stories/20260530102#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:46:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/30/quero-montgomery-and-benintendi-hit-hrs-white-sox-beat-tigers-7-1/stories/20260530102 CHICAGO (AP) — Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi each homered, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami. Chicago White Sox starter Anthony Kay delivers a pitch. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/30/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-pitchers-duel-vs-clippers/stories/20260530101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/30/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-pitchers-duel-vs-clippers/stories/20260530101#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:01:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/05/30/mud-hens-drop-4th-straight-pitchers-duel-vs-clippers/stories/20260530101 The Toledo Mud Hens were able to muster just three hits on Saturday as they saw their losing streak stretch to four games with a 3-1 loss to the Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Ben Malgeri rounds third through would not score as the Hens got their third out before he could make it home during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/30/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-31-26/stories/20260530100 https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/30/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-31-26/stories/20260530100#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/2026/05/30/editorial-cartoon-tim-hartman-5-31-26/stories/20260530100