NEW YORK — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with…
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Maine’s first state law to regulate light pollution and protect dark skies goes into effect this year
A new state law would require outdoor lighting across Maine to be dimmed at night in an effort to protect the state’s wildlife and dark skies.
Maine Audubon’s Francesca Gundrum said the measure helps…
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British Library acquires archive of rural life writer and essayist Ronald Blythe | Books
One hundred years of a unique literary rural life will be made available to readers and researchers after the British Library acquired the archive of Ronald Blythe.
The author of Akenfield, a globally bestselling account of a Suffolk village in…
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Conwy church musician recognised in New Years honours list
Chris Roberts, a long-serving church musician and community figure in Conwy, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to young people, charity and music.
Chris, a former councillor and honorary Bailie of Conwy, began playing…
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Après Karaoke at Tram Dock
Close out an epic day on the slopes with the ultimate après ski karaoke experience at Tram Dock! As the lifts stop spinning, join us to sing your heart away at karaoke night. With tasty food, craft drinks, and a vibrant community, there’s…
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The State of the Oscar Race, According to the 2026 Golden Globes
There’s something about Jessie Buckley—the British Vogue cover star fills a room with warmth. At the 2026 Golden Globes, after picking up the statuette for best female actor (drama) for her devastatingly emotional performance in Hamnet, she…
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Event in Guernsey to celebrate importance of early years
A free family event to celebrate the importance of the early years stage is taking place in Guernsey.
The Joyous Childhood Family event, hosted by the States Early Years Team, will return on 17 January from 09:30 GMT to at Les Beaucamps High…
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More sports added to Shropshire NHS mental health scheme
She said people prescribed antipsychotic medications could be prone to health issues like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cancer and liver disease.
“We know from population health data that Shropshire and Telford have some of the…
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‘One of the loveliest human beings I’ve ever met’ – getting to know table tennis colossus Ivor Montagu
In the history of table tennis, Ivor Montagu stands as a colossus – the architect of the sport’s foundation and organisation, a leader whose…
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Lowestoft MP felt violated after AI image made of her in bikini
Asato said she had also seen the issue on other platforms and was hoping to see the government accelerate plans to ban the tools.
“One of the things that many victims have told me is that they do feel violated and I’ll be honest, while this was…
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