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Bangladeshi Madrasa Students Dressed as ISIS Fighters at Cultural Program

Pune: Dr Abraham Mathai, former Vice-Chairman of Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, has expressed deep concern over alarming reports from Bangladesh at Jessore’s Jamia Islamia Madrasa that depict students dressed as ISIS militants, holding toy guns, reportedly under the guidance of a cleric. When they grow up, they will wield real guns, swords, and grenades… pic.twitter.com/YtBBp4Px0e “These shocking visuals from a …

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5 days, 4 hours ago

Move over axolotls! There’s a new ‘it’ animal in town this Christmas

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s really the launch on TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms that allow …

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5 days, 4 hours ago

Capybaras take their turn as the holiday season’s ‘it’ animal

Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — The world’s largest rodent is having a big moment. “It’s really the launch on TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms that allow these characters or animals to blow up like crazy,” said Richard Derr, who has owned a Learning Express Toys franchise in Lake Zurich, Ill., for nearly 30 years and is also a regional manager …

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Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel celebrates 125 years of Christmas fun

NPR

Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel celebrates 125 years of Christmas fun toggle caption Sara Messinger for NPR As kids for generations have done, Landon Tennant looks longingly at a streamlined Lionel Santa Fe engine as it chugs around a tiny display with houses, mountains and bridges at TrainLand, a hobby shop on Long Island, New York. toggle caption Sara Messinger …

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5 days, 20 hours ago

Terrifying truth about Temu toys: From toxic chemicals, illegal products and even flaws that could kill

Daily Mail

Parents and grandparents buying toys for children from online marketplace Temu this Christmas are being warned by health and safety experts to watch out after investigations found some items pose serious health risks. A ‘simulation phone car’ sold on the Temu website could cause damage to hearing or choking, BTHA found, while a stuffed dinosaur plushie had a potential hazard …

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5 days, 22 hours ago

Am I a Toy?: NCP's Bhujbal Asks Party

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: After being denied cabinet berth in the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, disgruntled senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday slammed senior party leader Praful Patel and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar asking whether he was a toy in their hands. Mr. Bhujbal also claimed that chief minister Devendra Fadnavis wanted him to be part of his cabinet. Speaking with …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'

India TV News

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal has expressed frustration with the conduct of the party leadership that precipitated his exclusion from the Maharashtra Cabinet and delay in political decisions. While acknowledging that Fadnavis had been keen on his inclusion, Bhujbal implied that his exclusion was a decision made at the top levels of NCP leadership, hinting at party chief …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years

NPR

Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: When you think of Christmas, you might picture a model train looping around a Christmas tree, and there's a good chance the train is made by Lionel. JEFF …

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D Gukesh on becoming a millionaire after World Championship triumph: 'Money isn't the reason I play chess'

Firstpost

Gukesh earned a whopping US$1.35 million, or Rs 11.45 crore, after defeating China’s Ding Liren to become the youngest chess world champion of all time. D Gukesh became richer by US$1.3 million, or Rs 11.45 crore, after becoming the 18th FIDE World Chess Champion following his victory over Ding Liren in Singapore last week. Gukesh, however, insists he doesn’t play …

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1 week ago

Are you an adult obsessed with cuddly toys? There’s a simple reason for that

The Independent

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1 week ago

Concerns raised over toy kitchen use after girl burned

China Daily

A 10-year-old girl in Wuhan, Hubei province, was severely burned recently while playing with a "mini kitchen" toy capable of heating food, raising concerns over the safety of toys that enable children to cook real food. "Even if a toy induction cooker is not very powerful, certain areas can reach temperatures high enough to cause skin tissue degeneration and necrosis," …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Jill Biden tells military children at Marine Corps Reserve toy drive to remember that they are loved

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Less than 10 minutes was all it took for a large pile of toys donated by the White House staff to disappear as Jill Biden and children from military families sorted them into boxes as part of the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign for less fortunate children. “We’re making a significant impact right here in …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Toying with an idea of companionship

China Daily

Gao Qingmeng, 24, an internet operation officer from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, has many plush toys on her desk. Young adults turn to fake furry friends to bolster their spirits Internet operation officer Gao Qingmeng, 24, from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, was in a reflective mood while working overtime from home one weekend. On various social media platforms, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Netflix Toy Boy star mysteriously passed away at 37 while battling with ‘serious illness’

Hindustan Times

Spanish actor José de la Torre, known for his role as Iván in Netflix’s Toy Boy, has suddenly passed away at the age of 37. José de la Torre, the Spanish actor famous for his role in Toy Boy, has passed away at the age of 37. José de la Torre rose to fame playing Iván in Toy Boy, a …

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1 week, 4 days ago

26 best gifts for 5-year-olds that will delight little ones

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amanda Frolich, founder of award-winning children’s activity class Amanda’s Action Club, is a …

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1 week, 4 days ago

This $800 Emotional Support Robot for Kids Will Soon Be Bricked—Without Refunds

Wired

Startup Embodied is closing down, and its product, an $800 robot for kids ages 5 to 10, will soon be bricked. Embodied’s previous backers have included Intel Capital, Toyota AI Ventures, Amazon Alexa Fund, Sony Innovation Fund, and Vulcan Capital, but we don't know who the lead investor mentioned above is. Photograph: Embodiment When it first announced Moxie in April …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Toymakers' tariff warning: Prepare to pay more

Salon

From the newest Marvel movie figurines to plastic bulldozers with a smiley face, most toys sold in the U.S. come with two things: a sense of whimsy and a "Made in China" tag. "All anybody was talking about was tariffs," Jay Foreman, CEO of the Florida-based toy company Basic Fun!, told NPR. "You're going to see a $30 Tonka Mighty …

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2 weeks ago

'We're absolutely in panic mode': Toymakers are bracing for Trump's tariffs

NPR

'We're absolutely in panic mode': Toymakers are bracing for Trump's tariffs toggle caption Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images The holiday season is typically a festive time for children across the U.S., but this year it's an anxious season for the country's toymakers. "All anybody was talking about was tariffs," says Jay Foreman, CEO of the Boca Raton, Fla.-based toy company …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Scrap dealer will be jailed if he doesn't clear up 600 tons of rubbish including graveyard of Henry vacuum cleaners and Cozy Coupe toy cars from beauty spot

Daily Mail

A scrap dealer will be jailed if he doesn't clear up 600 tons of rubbish, including a 'graveyard' of Henry vacuum cleaners and Cozy Coupe toy cars, from a beauty spot. Paul Fenton, 59, has been accused of wrecking a wildlife haven and being 'wholly selfish' through his hoarding of rubbish at his unofficial scrapyard at Flowton near Hadleigh, Suffolk …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Best Lovehoney sex toy advent calendars for 2024

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking of adult advent calendars, online sex toy retailer Lovehoney has once again …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Beige moms aren’t harming their children with their muted tastes, experts say

CNN

CNN — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “I wanted to have just one neutral toy that may blend in with aesthetics, especially if we’re keeping it out for a couple months for the holiday season.” Powell had not anticipated how passionately people would respond to the video, calling her a “beige mom,” and a …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

How Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto are changing India's sex toy game

India Today

Mishka, 32, an IT professional, gets her groceries delivered from a well-known quick commerce platform. According to Anushka Gupta, co-founder of MyMuse, “People are becoming more aware of their desires and needs, thanks to the media showcasing diverse relationships and portraying intimacy in a more realistic way.” Arjun Siva, business head of Love Depot adds that India’s young and urban …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mattel sued by mom over ‘Wicked’ merchandise with link to porn site

LA Times

Ariana Granda is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in “Wicked,” directed by Jon M. Chu. If plaintiff had been aware of such an inappropriate defect in the product, she would not have purchased it.” The toy manufacturer apologized for the misprint after the error came to light when social media users discovered that the link to the film — …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Beige moms aren’t harming their children with their muted tastes, experts say

CNN

CNN — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “I wanted to have just one neutral toy that may blend in with aesthetics, especially if we’re keeping it out for a couple months for the holiday season.” Powell had not anticipated how passionately people would respond to the video, calling her a “beige mom,” and a …

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Bangladeshi Madrasa Students Dressed as ISIS Fighters at Cultural Program

Move over axolotls! There’s a new ‘it’ animal in town this Christmas

Capybaras take their turn as the holiday season’s ‘it’ animal

Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel celebrates 125 years of Christmas fun

Terrifying truth about Temu toys: From toxic chemicals, illegal products and even flaws that could kill

Am I a Toy?: NCP's Bhujbal Asks Party

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'

Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years

D Gukesh on becoming a millionaire after World Championship triumph: 'Money isn't the reason I play chess'

Are you an adult obsessed with cuddly toys? There’s a simple reason for that

Concerns raised over toy kitchen use after girl burned

Jill Biden tells military children at Marine Corps Reserve toy drive to remember that they are loved

Toying with an idea of companionship

Netflix Toy Boy star mysteriously passed away at 37 while battling with ‘serious illness’

26 best gifts for 5-year-olds that will delight little ones

This $800 Emotional Support Robot for Kids Will Soon Be Bricked—Without Refunds

Toymakers' tariff warning: Prepare to pay more

'We're absolutely in panic mode': Toymakers are bracing for Trump's tariffs

Scrap dealer will be jailed if he doesn't clear up 600 tons of rubbish including graveyard of Henry vacuum cleaners and Cozy Coupe toy cars from beauty spot

Best Lovehoney sex toy advent calendars for 2024

Beige moms aren’t harming their children with their muted tastes, experts say

How Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto are changing India's sex toy game

Mattel sued by mom over ‘Wicked’ merchandise with link to porn site

Beige moms aren’t harming their children with their muted tastes, experts say