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US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they're taking because of Trump's trade war

Read full article: US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they're taking because of Trump's trade war

U.S. stocks closed lower on Wall Street as AI mania loses more steam and as more companies pull their financial forecasts because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

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Wall Street drifted higher as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports.

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Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site

Read full article: Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site

Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.

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Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

Read full article: Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help

Read full article: Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help

Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend, whether they know it or not.

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Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Read full article: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie.

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A new version of Scrabble aims to make the word-building game more accessible

Read full article: A new version of Scrabble aims to make the word-building game more accessible

Scrabble is getting a bit of a makeover, at least in Europe.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling

Read full article: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling

Taylor Swift and her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend Travis Kelce, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling and Timothee Chalamet, are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.

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Consumer Reports requests recall of Mattel’s Fisher-Price baby rockers after death of 6-month-old

Read full article: Consumer Reports requests recall of Mattel’s Fisher-Price baby rockers after death of 6-month-old

Consumer Reports (CR) called on Mattel and Fisher-Price to launch a recall addressing safety concerns associated with its baby rockers after a 6-month-old baby died in an infant-to-toddler rocker in November 2023, according to a release.

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Consumer Reports requests recall of Mattel’s Fisher-Price baby rockers after death of 6-month-old

Read full article: Consumer Reports requests recall of Mattel’s Fisher-Price baby rockers after death of 6-month-old

Consumer Reports (CR) called on Mattel and Fisher-Price to launch a recall addressing safety concerns associated with its baby rockers after a 6-month-old baby died in an infant-to-toddler rocker in November 2023, according to a release.

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Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

Read full article: Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series.

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He's 'just Ken' but will the 'Barbie' movie change his popularity?

Read full article: He's 'just Ken' but will the 'Barbie' movie change his popularity?

On and off the big screen, it’s Barbie’s world and Ken is just living in it.

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Mattel introduces first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome

Read full article: Mattel introduces first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome

Mattel, Inc. announced a new Barbie doll with Down syndrome, the National Down Syndrome Society announced on Tuesday.

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New, taller Barbie doll is aimed at kids as young as 3

Read full article: New, taller Barbie doll is aimed at kids as young as 3

Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again.

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Top, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe in toy hall of fame

Read full article: Top, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe in toy hall of fame

The spinning top, whose origins can be traced to ancient times, has a permanent new place in the National Toy Hall of Fame.

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Mattel unveils Elizabeth II Barbie on queen's birthday

Read full article: Mattel unveils Elizabeth II Barbie on queen's birthday

Queen Elizabeth II has got her own Barbie in honor of her 96th birthday and upcoming Platinum Jubilee.

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'He-Man' artist and toy designer T. Mark Taylor dies at 80

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Barbie's friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60

Read full article: Barbie's friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60

A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday, March 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did. Mattel launched a reproduction of the original Ken doll on Thursday to commemorate his 1961 debut. “I would say Ken is a good friend and a best friend, a supportive best friend to the Barbie doll,” Best said. AdThe original Barbie, launched in 1959, also came in a bathing suit, a minimalist strategy to encourage consumers to buy outfits and accessories.

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Hasbro hit hard by tariffs just before the holidays

Read full article: Hasbro hit hard by tariffs just before the holidays

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images"The Force" and "Frozen" couldn't save toy maker Hasbro from the US-China trade war. Hasbro added that the company was forced to post higher shipping and warehousing expenses as retailers shifted the timing of their orders as a result of tariffs. Hasbro also reported flat sales growth in the unit that includes toys for younger kids, including Power Rangers, Playskool and Mr. Hasbro and Mattel have bounced back since then and have increased their presence at other top retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Target. But tariffs could still wind up being the Grinch that steals Christmas sales for both toy companies this holiday season.

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A 'Barney' Live-Action Film Is Happening With Daniel Kaluuya and Mattel

Read full article: A 'Barney' Live-Action Film Is Happening With Daniel Kaluuya and Mattel

Daniel Kaluuya is joining a happy family! On Friday, Mattel, Valparaiso Pictures and Kaluuya's production company, 59%, announced their plan to bring Barney to the big screen. The lovable purple dinosaur became a fixture in homes through the show Barney & Friends, which ran for 13 seasons from 1992 to 2009. In addition to Barney, Mattel also has a Margot Robbie-led Barbie film and a Masters of the Universe flick with Noah Centineo as He-Man currently in production. RELATED CONTENT: 'Black Panther': Winston Duke and Daniel Kaluuya (FULL INTERVIEW) Embed Code RestartPatty Jenkins, Daniel Kaluuya, and Aaron Sorkin on Making an Impact in Hollywood (Exclusive)EXCLUSIVE: 'Get Out' Stars Allison Williams and Daniel Kaluuya Are 'So Down' for a Lil Rel Howery Spinoff!

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Teen collects hundreds of Barbies with prosthetic legs

Read full article: Teen collects hundreds of Barbies with prosthetic legs

The 18-year-old and her family donated about 430 of the Barbies on Monday to Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts. Chloe originally wanted to buy 100 Barbies, so her doctor could give them to kids when he made them a new leg. "We've got to find a way to accumulate the 100 dolls to bring them out there," Newman said. "The whole point was to give back to Shriners because we've received so much," Newman said. Newman said Chloe has gotten a state-of-the-art new leg every year as she grows, at no cost to the family.

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Mattel unveils its new career doll: Judge Barbie

Read full article: Mattel unveils its new career doll: Judge Barbie

Judge Barbie is available in a variety of different skin tones and hairstyles. Mattel just unveiled the Barbie Judge Doll, its 2019 Barbie Career of the Year doll. "The Barbie Judge Doll encourages girls to learn more about making decisions to change the world for the better." Judge Barbie is available in a variety of different skin tones and hairstyles. Judge Barbie comes after Mattel released a line of gender-inclusive dolls, called "Creatable World."

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Mattel releases braille version of UNO

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Mattel announced Tuesday that fans of the game can now buy UNO Braille. With more than 7 million blind and low-vision people in the US, Mattel worked with the National Federation of the Blind to make the game more inclusive. The deck will feature braille dots on the corner of each card, and all players call out the card as they play. "We are proud to have UNO Braille on-shelves and to be making UNO more accessible and inclusive to even more families," Ray Adler, global head of games at Mattel, said in the release. In 2017, the company created UNO ColorADD, which they described as the first card game designed to be accessible to those with color blindness.

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Adorable Archie Steals the Show on 1st Royal Outing: Today on Inside Edition

Read full article: Adorable Archie Steals the Show on 1st Royal Outing: Today on Inside Edition

Baby Archie stole the show on his first official outing. Meghan Markle bounced her little boy on her lap while meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa on Wednesday. President Trump is facing continual fallout from the scandal surrounding his call with the leader of Ukraine. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show. RELATED STORIES5-Year-Old Battling Rare Cancer Beats Nurses During Surprise Nerf Gun Attack21 Children of Fallen First Responders Become New York City FirefightersMattel Creates Its 1st Gender-Neutral Doll

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Mattel Creates Its 1st Gender-Neutral Doll

Read full article: Mattel Creates Its 1st Gender-Neutral Doll

Instead of Barbie or Ken, heres a third option to consider offering your kids. Mattel is introducing its first line of gender-neutral dolls, which skip breasts and broad shoulders, and instead take a more customizable route. The Creatable World dolls, available in several different skin tones, come with different hair styles, different clothing options and different accessories, from long hair wigs and skirts to short hair wigs and hats. The dolls are intended for all kids and all families, and Culmone explained they came to develop this product after speaking with physicians, parents, experts and kids. Through research, we heard that kids dont want their toys dictated by gender norms, said Culmone.

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Mattel just launched a gender-inclusive doll line

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Mattel is probably most known for its hyper-feminine Barbie dolls -- but now, they're making something a little bit different. Mattel launched a line of gender-inclusive dolls Wednesday, called "Creatable World." "And also as the world begins the celebrate the positive impact of inclusivity, we absolutely fundamentally believed it was time to launch a doll line free of labels and free of rules for kids." The idea for the line comes from concern from both parents and children about the gender of toys, Mattel said in a statement. The line consists of six different doll kits, retailing for about $44 and available in a variety of skin tones.

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New 'Day of the Dead Barbie' celebrates Mexican holiday

Read full article: New 'Day of the Dead Barbie' celebrates Mexican holiday

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - There's about to be a new Barbie doll on the shelves, with flowers on her dress and a skull painted on her face. It's the Dia de los Muertos Barbie, or Day of the Dead Barbie. The collectible doll, which will be released on Thursday, celebrates the annual Mexican festival, in which people honor their departed loved ones. The $75 doll "honors the traditions, symbols and rituals often seen throughout this time," said Mattel, the toy company that owns the Barbie brand. Her face is painted with a skull -- a popular practice during the festival, when revelers dress up in colorful costumes and hold parades.

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Rosa Parks, Sally Ride get their own Barbie dolls

Read full article: Rosa Parks, Sally Ride get their own Barbie dolls

Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images(CNN) - Children everywhere are going to get the chance to have two historical female role models as part of their playsets. Mattel is honoring Rosa Parks and Sally Ride with their very own Barbie dolls. Rosa Parks was an American activist known as the Mother of the Modern Civil Rights Movement and Sally Ride was the first American woman -- and youngest American -- to fly in space. "Both Sally Ride and Rosa Parks made the world better for future generations of girls," a Mattel spokesperson told CNN. Showing girls more role models, historical and present, and telling their stories can help close that gap.

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'Masters of the Universe' gets reboot on Netflix

Read full article: 'Masters of the Universe' gets reboot on Netflix

Rob David of Mattel TV and writer and director Kevin Smith delighted He-Man fans at 2019 Power-Con on Aug. 18, 2019, with his announcement of a new anime show coming to Netflix: "Masters is the Universe: Revelation." (CNN) - Kevin Smith, Netflix and Mattel are teaming up for a new "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" series. Smith announced the news of "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" this past weekend at Power-Con which was held in Anaheim, California. "For us, when we went into it, it was like 'All right, let's just keep the classic era going.'" Thank you @Mattel and @netflix for letting my play in your Universe!

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Mattel shares plunge after anonymous whistleblower letter

Read full article: Mattel shares plunge after anonymous whistleblower letter

David McNew/Getty Images(CNN) - Toy giant Mattel disclosed late Thursday that the company received an anonymous whistleblower letter earlier this week and is now investigating the matter. Chris Sinclair stepped down in 2017 and was replaced by Margo Georgiadis, who Mattel hired from Google to help Mattel focus more on high-tech interactive toys. MGA Entertainment, the toy company that owns the Bratz and L.O.L. dolls, has also made several unsolicited takeover offers for Mattel that Mattel has rejected. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

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Mattel, MGM partnering for View-Master movie

Read full article: Mattel, MGM partnering for View-Master movie

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mattel and MGM are partnering to develop a live-action movie based on the classic View-Master toy. Mattel recently updated the viewers with View-Master VR, a virtual reality product, and smartphone technology. Robbie Brenner, Mattel’s head of film, and Cassidy Lange, MGM’s co-president of production, will oversee development. View-Master launched at 1939 New York World’s Fair, and became popular in the 1950's. The company recently announced an upcoming Hot Wheels live-action motion picture, a Barbie feature-film, and an American Girl dolls movie.

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