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A 38-year-old man previously wanted after two children were offered toys in what London police termed a luring attempt has been arrested. Police have said it was about 6 p.m. on Sept. 17 when a woman ...

Thanks to one cartoon dog and some meddling kids, there are new toys at Burger King. "Available starting September 16, Guests can collect six exclusive toys inspired by Scooby-Doo™ and the Mystery Inc ...

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Attention BTS army: McDonald's is releasing a new Happy Meal with the band's TinyTAN characters. The fast-food chain announced Aug. 19 that the TinyTAN Happy Meal is coming to restaurants in September ...

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The company Curio, located in Redwood city, California is bringing a new kind of toy to market: chatbots wrapped in stuffed animals. Its founders, Misha Sallee and Sam Eaton, have created plushies — ...

Do AI chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? That’s how the companies selling these AI-powered kiddie companions are marketing them, but The ...

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Minnesotans love their Little Free Libraries. Sixteen years after co-founder Todd Bol planted his first book-sharing box in nearby Hudson, Wis., the miniature libraries continue to delight and connect ...

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Cat toys come in many shapes and sizes, and each cat has their own preferences. Here are a few main types to try during playtime with your cat. Catnip toys. The majority of cats in the U.S. like ...