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USA Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Stunning Texas flood video, TSA's shoe drop, NASA on Netflix: The week in review
The shoe drops at TSA checkpoints Good news for shoe-stingy travelers: Effective immediately, you no longer need to remove your footwear at airport TSA checkpoints. 'We've gone back and looked at our security processes,' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced, and determined that the shoe removal policy was no longer an effective screening tool and that the TSA is confident in its existing technology. (Some travelers, she added, may still be asked to take off their shoes if additional screening is needed.) The removal policy had been around since 2006 after a passenger tried to conceal a bomb in his shoe in December 2001. Epstein didn't have a 'client list,' FBI says Case closed, the government says: There's no evidence sex offender Jeffrey Epstein kept a 'client list,' nor was he murdered in prison, the Justice Department and the FBI concluded in a memo. The announcement didn't sit well in conservative circles, which had long expected Attorney General Pam Bondi to unveil something huge, especially after she seemed to suggest in an interview in February that a client list was 'sitting on my desk right now.' Despite rampant conspiracy theories, the FBI has concluded Epstein died after he hanged himself in federal prison on Aug. 10, 2019, the memo said, just as New York authorities initially determined. MAGA cries foul: Conservatives turn on Bondi, Trump administration over Epstein files New Barbie dresses for diabetes Who says a glucose monitor can't be chic? Barbie is launching a doll with Type 1 diabetes, complete with blood sugar meter and insulin pump, for its Fashionistas line in a partnership with the diabetes research organization Breakthrough T1D. The new Barbie 'marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation,' Mattel's Krista Berger said in a news release. The doll, available now at a suggested retail price of $10.99, also comes with a mini-phone with tracking app, blue polka dot top and matching skirt (symbols of diabetes awareness), and a pastel blue purse to carry essentials like diabetes supplies and snacks. And it's liftoff for NASA and Netflix Netflix is joining NASA in reaching for the stars. The streaming giant and the space agency announced that live space coverage now offered on NASA+, formerly NASA TV, such as rocket launches and spacewalks, will also be coming to Netflix soon this summer, alongside other popular series. (In May, NASA+ similarly arrived on Amazon Prime without requiring a subscription; Netflix, however, will require a subscription.) As for SpaceX, the big dog in the modern space race, it has its own online coverage; its launches are on NASA+ only when NASA is a mission partner. Hot dog contest ends with an upchuck Yes, there's an ugly underbelly to the annual July Fourth Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. The thrill of victory went to Joey Chestnut (again, with 70½ dogs and buns) and Miki Sudo (the women's champ at 33 dogs), but the agony of defeat landed on Madison Barone, who was disqualified because judges found she 'experienced urges contrary to swallowing' before the contest was officially over. She later confirmed to USA TODAY Sports that, indeed, 'everything came up.' No elaboration necessary, said contest announcer George Shea: 'We never utter other words. It is like saying Voldemort.' − Compiled and written by Robert Abitbol, USA TODAY copy chief
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
There's A New Barbie Doll In Toyland. She Has Type-1 Diabetes And Comes With An Insulin Pump
Mattel's Barbie dolls have been a staple in children's lives for generations. Now, the company is taking a significant step towards inclusivity with the launch of a new doll, which comes with Type-1 diabetes. The move promotes representation and awareness in order to give kids suffering with the condition a figure that is relatable. The New Barbie With Type-1 Diabetes Mattel collaborated with diabetes research organisation Breakthrough T1D to make the new Barbie doll. The company launched their latest creation at the Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress in Washington. They also shared the news in a post on Instagram. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barbie (@barbie) "Introducing a Barbie doll with Type-1 diabetes marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation," Krista Berger, Senior Vice-President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, said in a press release. She added, "Barbie helps shape children's early perceptions of the world... we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine and the dolls they love." What The New Barbie Looks Like The doll, part of the 2025 Barbie Fashionistas line, comes dressed in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt and chunky heels. She also has accessories like a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), insulin pump, and a bag big enough to carry emergency snacks. The doll's design thoughtfully includes the monitor on her arm and the pump on her waist, mirroring the daily lives of those with the condition. The blue polka dots dress is a symbol of diabetes awareness. It aims to resonate with children living with Type 1 diabetes. Representation And Inclusivity Additionally, Barbie has partnered with diabetes advocates Lila Moss and Robin Arzon, who will serve as ambassadors for the doll, further amplifying its message of representation and inclusivity. Type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This means the body can't produce enough insulin, a crucial hormone that converts food into energy. As a result, people with Type 1 diabetes need to take insulin through injections or a pump to survive. It can be diagnosed at any age but is often identified in childhood or adolescence.
