Asbestos has been found in a children’s toy just months after more than 70 schools were shut in a separate incident over fears an arts and craft item contained asbestos.

After officially unveiling the first two SMART Play sets in the LEGO Star Wars theme earlier this month, The LEGO Group has ...

A vivid account of the creation of one of literary modernism’s greatest achievements In a 1924 letter to André Gide, Thomas Mann said he would soon be sending along a copy of his new novel, The Magic ...

A major refurbishment of the aging Bugs Bunny World at Six Flags Magic Mountain will give Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and the Tasmanian Devil starring roles in the rethemed 40-year-old ...

Wooden toys have earned something of a lopsided reputation. Conventional wisdom holds that adults adore them for their timeless appeal, but children, if given a choice, will gravitate to the plastic ...

A wave of AI-powered children’s toys has hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots and stuffed animals that can converse with kids.

There is no equivalent term in the toy industry to “fast fashion,” but there should be. The cost of producing toys has been on a long-term decline, making it easier than ever for parents in rich ...

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East Group B in the NBA Cup is on the line on Friday night, as the Orlando Magic take on the Detroit Pistons. The winner of this matchup will win East Group B, and the Magic won’t have All-Star Paolo ...

Black Friday 2025 deals for kids are available now at major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Shoppers can find discounts on toys, games, and clothing to spark creativity and imagination.

United Airlines’s Fantasy Flights program spreads joy and wonder to children who could use a little extra Christmas cheer ’Twas two weeks before Christmas at Denver International Airport, and a huge ...

Children’s advocacy groups are sounding an alarm ahead of the holiday shopping season, urging parents to steer clear of artificial intelligence toys that promise companionship, conversation, and ...