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USA Today
7 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
The South African
11-07-2025
- Health
- The South African
Supermodel Lila Moss meets new Barbie with type 1 diabetes
Mattel has launched the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, marking a significant step in inclusivity and representation. This new Barbie is part of the Fashionistas line. The doll comes equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm and an insulin pump around her waist. These devices are commonly used by people managing type 1 diabetes. The doll wears a blue polka-dot outfit, a colour and pattern internationally recognised as symbols of diabetes awareness, according to the BBC . She also carries a pastel blue purse designed to hold diabetes supplies and snacks, reflecting the practical needs of those living with the condition. The medical devices are realistically detailed, including heart-shaped medical tape securing the CGM. The doll even holds a phone displaying a glucose monitoring app to track blood sugar levels throughout the day. Krista Berger, Mattel's senior vice president and global head of Barbie dolls, said: 'This new doll signifies a significant advancement in our dedication to diversity and inclusion. Barbie plays a crucial role in shaping children's early understandings of the world. By incorporating health conditions like type 1 diabetes, we empower more children to envision themselves in the narratives they create and the dolls they cherish'. Mattel partnered with Breakthrough T1D, an organisation dedicated to type 1 diabetes research and advocacy, to launch the doll and ensure it accurately represents the community. Barbie dolls have remained popular for decades because they offer more than just a toy, they provide a versatile platform for imagination and aspiration. Ruth Handler created Barbie in 1959 and designed her to encourage girls to see themselves in a wide range of roles. This broke away from traditional baby dolls that emphasised caregiving. Supermodel Lila Moss, who has type 1 diabetes herself, was the first to meet the doll. She expressed her support, saying: 'I think it is really important to embrace this technology because it makes living with diabetes so much easier and more practical. It is important to embrace these patches and having them, not hiding them'. This Barbie joins other diverse dolls, such as those representing blindness and Down syndrome. This continues Mattel's commitment to reflecting the real world in its toys. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Gulf Today
10-07-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
First Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes introduced
Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts from the toy maker to increase inclusivity among its dolls. In an announcement on Tuesday, Mattel said it had partnered with Breakthrough T1D – a Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF – to ensure that the design of the doll "truly captures the community." That includes accessories that "accurately reflect the medical equipment" people with Type 1 diabetes may need, the California-based company noted. "Visibility matters for everyone facing Type 1 diabetes,' Emily Mazreku, director of marketing strategy at Breakthrough T1D, said in an accompanying announcement. And as a mother who lives with Type 1 diabetes, she added, "it means everything to have Barbie helping the world see T1D and the incredible people who live with it.' The new Barbie wears continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a device that tracks blood sugar levels, on her arm – while holding a phone displaying an accompanying app. She also has an insulin pump attached to her waist. And the doll carries a blue purse that can be used to carry other essential supplies or snacks on the go. The Barbie's outfit is blue, too - with polka dots on a matching top and skirt set. Mattel says that this colour and design are nods to symbols for diabetes awareness. This new doll "enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,' Mattel wrote Tuesday, and is part of the company's wider Fashionistas line committed to inclusivity. The line features Barbies with various skin tones, hair colours and textures, disabilities, body types and more. Previously-introduced Fashionistas include a Ken doll with a prosthetic leg and a Barbie with hearing aids. Mattel also introduced its first doll with Down syndrome in 2023. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 38.4 million Americans of all ages –amounting to about 11.6% of the U.S. population –were estimated to have diabetes as of 2021, the latest year with data available. About 2 million had Type 1 diabetes, including about 304,000 children and teens younger than 20. Barbie's new doll with Type 1 diabetes was also introduced at Breakthrough T1D's 2025 Children's Congress held in Washington, D.C. this week, where the organization is advocating for continued federal research funding. This year, Breakthrough T1D has been particularly focused on the Special Diabetes Programme, which is currently set to expire in September.
1News
10-07-2025
- Health
- 1News
Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts from the toy maker to increase inclusivity among its dolls. In an announcement yesterday, Mattel said it had partnered with Breakthrough T1D — a Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organisation formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF — to ensure the design of the doll "truly captures the community". That included accessories that "accurately reflect the medical equipment" people with Type 1 diabetes may need, the California-based company noted. "Visibility matters for everyone facing Type 1 diabetes," Emily Mazreku, director of marketing strategy at Breakthrough T1D, said in an accompanying announcement. And as a mother who lives with Type 1 diabetes, she added, "it means everything to have Barbie helping the world see T1D and the incredible people who live with it". The new Barbie wore a continuous glucose monitor, a device that tracked blood sugar levels, on her arm — while holding a phone displaying an accompanying app. She also had an insulin pump attached to her waist. And the doll carried a blue purse that could be used to carry other essential supplies or snacks on the go. The Barbie's outfit was blue, too — with polka dots on a matching top and skirt set. Mattel said the colour and design were nods to symbols for diabetes awareness. ADVERTISEMENT This new doll "enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie", Mattel wrote yesterday, and was part of the company's wider Fashionistas line committed to inclusivity. The line featured Barbies with various skin tones, hair colours and textures, disabilities, body types and more. Previously-introduced Fashionistas include a Ken doll with a prosthetic leg and a Barbie with hearing aids. Mattel also introduced its first doll with Down syndrome in 2023. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 38.4 million Americans of all ages — amounting to about 11.6% of the US population — were estimated to have diabetes as of 2021, the latest year with data available. About 2 million had Type 1 diabetes, including about 304,000 children and teens younger than 20. Barbie's new doll with Type 1 diabetes was also introduced at Breakthrough T1D's 2025 Children's Congress held in Washington, DC this week, where the organisation was advocating for continued federal research funding. This year, Breakthrough T1D was particularly focused on the Special Diabetes Program, which was set to expire in September.
Arab Times
10-07-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
NEW YORK, July 10, (AP): Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts from the toy maker to increase inclusivity among its dolls. In an announcement Tuesday, Mattel said it had partnered with Breakthrough T1D - a Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF - to ensure that the design of the doll "truly captures the community." That includes accessories that "accurately reflect the medical equipment" people with Type 1 diabetes may need, the California-based company noted. "Visibility matters for everyone facing Type 1 diabetes,' Emily Mazreku, director of marketing strategy at Breakthrough T1D, said in an accompanying announcement. And as a mother who lives with Type 1 diabetes, she added, "it means everything to have Barbie helping the world see T1D and the incredible people who live with it.' The new Barbie wears continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a device that tracks blood sugar levels, on her arm - while holding a phone displaying an accompanying app. She also has an insulin pump attached to her waist. And the doll carries a blue purse that can be used to carry other essential supplies or snacks on the go. The Barbie's outfit is blue, too - with polka dots on a matching top and skirt set. Mattel says that this color and design are nods to symbols for diabetes awareness. This new doll "enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,' Mattel wrote Tuesday, and is part of the company's wider Fashionistas line committed to inclusivity. The line features Barbies with various skin tones, hair colors and textures, disabilities, body types, and more. Previously-introduced Fashionistas include a Ken doll with a prosthetic leg and a Barbie with hearing aids. Mattel also introduced its first doll with Down syndrome in 2023. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 38.4 million Americans of all ages - amounting to about 11.6% of the US population - were estimated to have diabetes as of 2021, the latest year with data available. About 2 million had Type 1 diabetes, including about 304,000 children and teens younger than 20. Barbie's new doll with Type 1 diabetes was also introduced at Breakthrough T1D's 2025 Children's Congress held in Washington, D.C. this week, where the organization is advocating for continued federal research funding. This year, Breakthrough T1D has been particularly focused on the Special Diabetes Program, which is currently set to expire in September.
