The Blade

A physics simulation shows a pendulum blade striking various types of glass at 60 frames per second, testing whether the blade can shatter each one. The clip has drawn a large audience, with viewers drawn to the satisfying slow-motion break patterns and the physics behind how different glasses react to the same impact.

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.

Jill Wagner, currently appearing in the Taylor Sheridan series Lioness, earlier played a lead role in Blade: The Series, a 2006 Marvel adaptation that ran for one season on Spike TV before being cancelled. Entertainment outlets are revisiting the short-lived show as interest in Wagner's career grows, pointing out how the actress moved from an early superhero drama to one of today's most-watched spy thrillers.

The Blade, Toledo, Ohio's daily newspaper, is drawing attention as its name circulates widely in news feeds. The paper, one of Ohio's longtime regional dailies, is known for local reporting on northwest Ohio and its ownership history, including a period under Block Communications. Readers are currently sharing and discussing the outlet, though the specific story driving the spike is not clear from available details.

A social and educational program is being launched to help parents better support their queer children, according to the Toledo Blade. The initiative aims to give families practical guidance and a stronger support network. Details about the organizers, location, and start date have not yet been made clear.

A Japanese golf writer is making the case for leaving the 56-degree sand wedge in the bag on delicate shots around the green, arguing the extra loft invites the dreaded chunked or bladed pitch that can blow up a hole. He explains why a 47-degree club gives him a safer, more repeatable strike when a big miss at the top of the swing is the real danger.

Filmmaker Terry Blade's experimental documentary My Gender Is Black is drawing attention following new coverage of the project. The film examines the intersection of Black identity and gender through an experimental documentary format. Commentators are highlighting its distinctive approach to questions of identity, self-expression and representation in contemporary independent cinema.

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.

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.

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.

The U.S. military announced that its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete, according to a report carried by the Toledo Blade. The declaration marks the end of the American military presence in the country, though details on timing, numbers of troops withdrawn and remaining personnel, and future arrangements have not been specified. The announcement is drawing attention given the long history of the U.S. deployment in Iraq.

Director Guillermo del Toro says Wesley Snipes deserves '100%' of the credit for Blade's iconic movie-star persona, calling him 'a movie star'. His comments come after Marvel Studios canceled its long-gestating Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which had been stuck in development for years. Fans are debating Snipes' legacy in the role and what the cancellation means for the character's future at Marvel.