http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:51:41 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/2026/06/06/robot-helps-ailing-couple-home-aging-population/stories/20260606004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/2026/06/06/robot-helps-ailing-couple-home-aging-population/stories/20260606004#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:28:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/2026/06/06/robot-helps-ailing-couple-home-aging-population/stories/20260606004 DURHAM, N.H. — After outliving Booker T. Bones, their second service dog, Brenda and Brian Marquis still needed help with some of the more difficult parts of daily life. Momotaz Begum, a professor of computer sciences, speaks about the robotics program at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. Brian and Brenda Marquis talk about a robot that helps them stay on task with everything from daily exercise to medication reminders at their apartment in Durham, N.H. A robot operated by a robotics engineer, rear, brings a drink to colleague during a demonstration at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. A camera on the hand of a Hello Robot uses two lenses for improved depth perception, during a demonstration at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. A Hello Robot gives audio and visual guidance for Brian Marquis' daily exercise routine as he recovers from a brain injury in Durham, N.H. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/06/06/raspberry-season-recipes-offer-fruit-summer/stories/20260607002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/06/06/raspberry-season-recipes-offer-fruit-summer/stories/20260607002#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/06/06/raspberry-season-recipes-offer-fruit-summer/stories/20260607002 Carolyn Ackerman grew up in North Toledo with a small raspberry patch in her backyard. Lemon raspberry muffins are a delicious summer treat. Lemon raspberry muffins are a delicious summer treat. Fresh Raspberry Pie is filled with a sweet, yet tart, raspberry puree. Raspberry matcha latte is offered in Toledo May 26. Fresh raspberries are from Ackerman Berry Farm in Oregon. Black raspberries can be found at Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton. Red raspberries are grown at Ackerman Berry Farm in Oregon. Raspberry matcha latte is a delicious summer treat. Raspberry matcha latte is a delicious summer treat. Fresh red raspberries can be found at the Swanton fruit farm. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/06/art-fairs-spring-major-force/stories/20260607027 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/06/art-fairs-spring-major-force/stories/20260607027#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:19:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/06/art-fairs-spring-major-force/stories/20260607027 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/06/world-s-biggest-tech-companies-computers-control-themselves/stories/20260606011 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/06/world-s-biggest-tech-companies-computers-control-themselves/stories/20260606011#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:29:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/06/06/world-s-biggest-tech-companies-computers-control-themselves/stories/20260606011 NEW YORK — For at least a decade, tech giants have tried to develop computers that can handle complicated tasks on a user’s behalf. But those efforts have largely fallen flat, with assistants like Alexa and Siri mostly being used for things like setting alarms and playing music. For years, tech companies have tried to create digital helpers for mundane digital tasks, like building shopping carts, tracking online orders, and planning trips. The logo of OpenClaw, an open-source AI assistant, is seen on the software's website. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address during the Nvidia GTC on March 18, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/06/behind-the-wheel-electric-suv-showdown-revamped-toyota-bz-vs-tesla-model-y/stories/20260606010 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/06/behind-the-wheel-electric-suv-showdown-revamped-toyota-bz-vs-tesla-model-y/stories/20260606010#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:28:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/06/06/behind-the-wheel-electric-suv-showdown-revamped-toyota-bz-vs-tesla-model-y/stories/20260606010 Once you’ve decided to buy an electric vehicle, the exciting but tricky part is choosing which one to get. For a growing number of car shoppers, an electric SUV makes the most sense for everyday life. This photo provided by Edmunds shows the 2026 Model Y. The Model Y offers a spacious, comfortable interior, quick acceleration, and over 300 miles of range. (Courtesy of Edmunds via AP) This photo provided by Toyota shows the 2026 bZ. The 2026 Toyota bZ isn't flashy, but a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech make it a great daily driver. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. via AP) https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/06/faith-groups-host-gun-buyback-event/stories/20260605002 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/06/faith-groups-host-gun-buyback-event/stories/20260605002#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/06/faith-groups-host-gun-buyback-event/stories/20260605002 A coalition of local faith groups will host a June 13 gun buyback program offering gift cards of up to $300 for firearms. On-site chop saws will chop guns into parts during a gun buyback program June 13. The gun pieces will then be made into art objects, organizers said. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/05/corey-seager-homers-return-guardians-rangers/stories/20260605126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/05/corey-seager-homers-return-guardians-rangers/stories/20260605126#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:40:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/06/05/corey-seager-homers-return-guardians-rangers/stories/20260605126 ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager hit a go-ahead homer to end a career-worst 0-for-29 slump in his first game for Texas in more than three weeks and Kyle Higashioka also went deep as the Rangers beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Friday night. Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana, right, steals second base against Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, second from left. Texas Rangers' Corey Seager, center, jogs to the dugout after hitting a home run. Texas Rangers' Kyle Higashioka, left, runs the bases after hitting a home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/05/alison-lee-ruoning-yin-surge-atop-riviera-leaderboard-lpga/stories/20260605128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/05/alison-lee-ruoning-yin-surge-atop-riviera-leaderboard-lpga/stories/20260605128#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:39:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/05/alison-lee-ruoning-yin-surge-atop-riviera-leaderboard-lpga/stories/20260605128 LOS ANGELES — Alison Lee seized a share of the lead at the 81st U.S. Women's Open on Friday with a second-round 68 in her native Los Angeles area, joining Ruoning Yin at 4-under 138 atop a crowded leaderboard at Riviera. Alison Lee hits off the 11th tee. Ruoning Yin, of China, talks with her caddie on the sixth hole. Sei Young Kim, of South Korea, hits of the 13th tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/05/mud-hens-double-up-iowa-cubs-3rd-straight-victory/stories/20260605127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/05/mud-hens-double-up-iowa-cubs-3rd-straight-victory/stories/20260605127#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:28:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/06/05/mud-hens-double-up-iowa-cubs-3rd-straight-victory/stories/20260605127 DES MOINES — A three-run fourth inning helped the Toledo Mud Hens defeat the Iowa Cubs 8-4 on Friday, giving Toledo its third victory over Iowa in as many games. Tomas Nido watches his ball fly over the wall as the Mud Hens hosted the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Saturday, August 30, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/05/detroit-beats-seattle-1st-meeting-since-mariners-eliminated-tigers-alds/stories/20260605125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/05/detroit-beats-seattle-1st-meeting-since-mariners-eliminated-tigers-alds/stories/20260605125#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:35:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/05/detroit-beats-seattle-1st-meeting-since-mariners-eliminated-tigers-alds/stories/20260605125 DETROIT — Gleyber Torres had three hits and Detroit beat Seattle 7-3 on Friday night in their first meeting since the Mariners eliminated the Tigers in the AL Division Series. Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter hits a two-run home run. Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter reacts to his two-run home run. Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest reacts to the final out against the Seattle Mariners. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/05/bryan-softball-sees-undefeated-season-end-in-state-semifinals/stories/20260605119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/05/bryan-softball-sees-undefeated-season-end-in-state-semifinals/stories/20260605119#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:40:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/05/bryan-softball-sees-undefeated-season-end-in-state-semifinals/stories/20260605119 AKRON — The Bryan softball team saw its stellar, undefeated season come to an end in the Division IV state semifinals on Friday despite another strong outing from senior pitcher Thea Staten, as the Golden Bears could not come up with a clutch hit in a 2-1 loss to Newark Licking Valley. Bryan pitcher Thea Staten delivers a pitch during Friday's Division IV state semifinal game against Licking Valley. Bryan High School's pitcher Thea Staten (13) looks after a ball she threw during the Bear's DIV state semifinal game against Licking Valley on Friday evening, June 5 at Firestone Stadium. Bryan catcher Josey Arnold walks onto Firestone Field as her name is called at the start of Friday's Division IV state semifinal. Bryan third baseman Mylie Vollmer catches a fly ball for an out against Licking Valley. Bryan High School's team watches from the sidelines as the Golden Bears played Licking Valley on Friday evening, June 5 in the DIV state semifinals at Firestone Stadium. Bryan High School's catcher Josey Arnold (2) hip-checks pitcher Thea Staten (13) before the start of the Bear's DIV state semifinal game against Licking Valley. KRISTIN BAUERBryan High School's shortstop Amiyah Langham (4) throws to first to make an out agianst Licking Valley High School on Friday evening, June 5 during the DIV state semifinals at Firestone Stadium. KRISTIN BAUERBryan High School's left fielder Averyann Fisher (14) throws a ball in that was hit to the fence while playing against Licking Valley on Friday evening, June 5 during the DIV state semifinals at Firestone Stadium. Bryan High School's left fielder Averyann Fisher (14) throws a ball in that was hit to the fence while playing against Licking Valley on Friday evening, June 5 during the DIV state semifinals at Firestone Stadium. Licking Valley High School's pitcher Emory Whisner (1) pitches against Bryan High Shcool on Friday evening, June 5 during the DIV state semifinals at Firestone Stadium. Bryan High School's third baseman Myle Vollmer (15) catches a fly ball and get's Licking Valley High School's Emma Flowers (34) out on Friday evening, June 5 during the DIV state semifinals at Firestone Stadium. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/05/ohsaa-state-track-field-meet-cardinal-stritch-wilson-wins-d-v-200-400-titles/stories/20260605107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/05/ohsaa-state-track-field-meet-cardinal-stritch-wilson-wins-d-v-200-400-titles/stories/20260605107#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:49:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/06/05/ohsaa-state-track-field-meet-cardinal-stritch-wilson-wins-d-v-200-400-titles/stories/20260605107 COLUMBUS — Cardinal Stritch senior King Wilson, Jr., had a standout day Friday at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state track and field championships, winning two Division V event titles. King Wilson, Jr. wins the Division V 200 meter dash. King Wilson, Jr. wins the Division V 200 meter dash. Woodward's Morgan Johnson, third from left, takes the top of the podium after winning the Division III girls high jump. Napoleon’s Gwenyth Huddle emerged from the pack to finish second in the girls Division III 3,200. Liberty Center’s Hunter Spangler places second in the Division IV discus. Patrick Henry’s Payton Boyer places second in the Division IV girls shot put. Ottawa Hills’ Natalie Nixon places second in the Division V 1,600. At center, Liberty Benton’s CJ Barbara runs the final leg of the Division IV 400-meter relay. Gibsonburg’s Mckenzie Montgomery places third in the girls Division III pole vault. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/05/stocks-slump-big-tech-sinks-strong-may-jobs-report/stories/20260605118 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/05/stocks-slump-big-tech-sinks-strong-may-jobs-report/stories/20260605118#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:46:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/06/05/stocks-slump-big-tech-sinks-strong-may-jobs-report/stories/20260605118 The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October Friday as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the broader market and a strong jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will be forced to hike interest rates at some point this year. Specialist Anthony Matesic works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/05/lebanese-leaders-lash-out-iran-say-country-should-not-be-used-bargaining/stories/20260605117 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/05/lebanese-leaders-lash-out-iran-say-country-should-not-be-used-bargaining/stories/20260605117#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:31:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/06/05/lebanese-leaders-lash-out-iran-say-country-should-not-be-used-bargaining/stories/20260605117 DIBBINE, Lebanon — Lebanon’s president and prime minister criticized Iran on Friday for opposing the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel, saying their country should not be used by Tehran as a “bargaining chip” in its talks with Washington. A bulldozer for the Spanish U.N peacekeeper opens a road in front of a house that was destroyed in the recent clashes between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops in Dibbine village, southeast Lebanon on June 5. Lebanese soldiers deploy at a road in front of destroyed houses in Dibbine village, southeast Lebanon. A Lebanese soldier gestures in front of a Spanish U.N peacekeeper vehicle Dibbine village, southeast Lebanon. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/06/05/senate-oks-70b-immigration-bill-after-rejecting-efforts-ban-trump-settlement/stories/20260605112 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/06/05/senate-oks-70b-immigration-bill-after-rejecting-efforts-ban-trump-settlement/stories/20260605112#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:12:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/06/05/senate-oks-70b-immigration-bill-after-rejecting-efforts-ban-trump-settlement/stories/20260605112 WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pauses for questions from reporters before votes on the immigration enforcement funding package. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., walks to the chamber during votes on the immigration enforcement funding package. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testifies before the House Committee. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/05/summer-concerts-ottawa-park-amphitheater-kick-off-saturday/stories/20260607042 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/05/summer-concerts-ottawa-park-amphitheater-kick-off-saturday/stories/20260607042#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:08:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/05/summer-concerts-ottawa-park-amphitheater-kick-off-saturday/stories/20260607042 Starting Saturday, music lovers can catch free concerts at Ottawa Park weekly through Aug. 15, with the sole exception of Independence Day. The top of a decorative arch designed by sculptor Ken Thompson, not pictured, at the Ottawa Park Amphitheater on Oct. 1, 2021. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/05/city-buys-tiny-land-triangle-build-multi-use-path/stories/20260605094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/05/city-buys-tiny-land-triangle-build-multi-use-path/stories/20260605094#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:32:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/06/05/city-buys-tiny-land-triangle-build-multi-use-path/stories/20260605094 A fragment of land the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will sell to the city of Toledo is so tiny that several port directors laughed when they voted to approve the transaction. An 0.0061 acre triangle of land the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will sell to the city of Toledo for construction of a multi-use path is inside the elbow bend on Emerald Avenue just east of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, as seen in an aerial view on June 5. Toledo's Emerald Trail, planned for construction next year, would occupy the north side of Emerald Avenue near Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. The corridor includes a triangular 266 square feet of land including these trees that the city will buy from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority on June 5. Toledo's Emerald Trail, planned for construction next year, would occupy the north side of Emerald Avenue near Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. The corridor includes a triangular 266 square feet of land including these trees that the city will buy from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority on June 5. A map from the port authority's documents showing the location of a 266-square-foot bit of land along Emerald Avenue near the train station that the port authority has authorized to sell to the city of Toledo for construction of the Emerald Trail, an 0.91-mile multi-use path linking the Anthony Wayne Trail pathway with the Maumee River Walk. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/05/tickets-now-on-sale-for-2027-us-womens-open-inverness/stories/20260605106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/05/tickets-now-on-sale-for-2027-us-womens-open-inverness/stories/20260605106#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:12:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/05/tickets-now-on-sale-for-2027-us-womens-open-inverness/stories/20260605106 As one tournament starts, it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Mina Harigae of Team USA and Celine Boutier of Team Europe on the ninth hole during the final round of the Solheim Cup Monday, September 6, 2021, at the Inverness Club in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/05/survivors-rally-reduce-toledo-gun-violence/stories/20260605097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/05/survivors-rally-reduce-toledo-gun-violence/stories/20260605097#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:47:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/06/05/survivors-rally-reduce-toledo-gun-violence/stories/20260605097 Aviance Hill’s purple-lined cape billowed in the breeze Friday at Toledo Spain Park. Aviance Hill, right, wears a cape in memory of gun violence victims during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. Councilman Erin Kramer holds up a gun lock while speaking during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. A bell is rung as each gun violence victim’s name is read out during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. Gun locks were made available during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. Mary Krueger reads out the names of gun violence victims during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. Council President Vanice Williams speaks during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. Council President Vanice Williams holds a sign about gun locks during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. Sherin Henley speaks during a Gun Violence Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony at Toledo Spain Park in Toledo on June 5. Jannell Ector reads out the names of gun violence victims. Debbie Brinkley reads out the name of gun violence victims. Councilman George Sarantou speaks. Rev. Meribah Mansfield, deacon at Trinity Episcopal Church, speaks. Council President Vanice Williams speaks. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/05/ohio-senate-republicans-reach-impasse-child-marriage-ban/stories/20260605092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/05/ohio-senate-republicans-reach-impasse-child-marriage-ban/stories/20260605092#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:33:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/06/05/ohio-senate-republicans-reach-impasse-child-marriage-ban/stories/20260605092 COLUMBUS — Bipartisan legislation that prohibits marriage for minor children has stalled in the Ohio Senate. Protesters affiliated with anti-child marriage organization Unchained At Last demonstrate outside the Ohio Statehouse on June 3.