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Developing·Sep 5, 2026

Dolly Parton's death and national tributes

Dolly Parton is laid to rest in a small private ceremony beside husband Carl Dean, with family requesting donations to her Imagination Library instead of flowers.
Farms across the U.S. roll out patriotic and Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes this fall as tributes to her legacy continue.

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Mattel Creates First Barbie Doll With Down SyndromeReporting — Apr 26, 2023The toy company responsible for creating the iconic Barbie doll has become more inclusive. On Tuesday, Mattel announced on its website the company has created the first Barbie doll with Down syndrome. This was done in…

Doll from Hell: Homeowner Finds Old Doll Behind Drywall with Terrifying NoteReporting — Sep 22, 2021People generally have strong positive or negative associations with dolls. Some fondly remember toys they grew up with or have collections, while others are creeped out by those collections and childhood mementos…

‘The Little Mermaid’ Actress Reveals New Mermaid Doll in Her LikenessReporting — Mar 7, 2023Singer Halle Bailey revealed a new Little Mermaid doll that was created to look just like her. On Monday, Bailey, 22, showed off the doll in a video on her Instagram page and couldn’t contain her excitement. “Today, I…

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France Threatens to Ban Shein After Discovery of Childlike Sex Dolls on Its Platform — Nov 4, 2025French authorities are warning that online retailer Shein could be banned from the country after investigators discovered that the company had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance. According to The…

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Mattel adds Autistic Barbie to Its Line — Jan 12, 2026There is a new Barbie on store shelves. Autistic Barbie was added Monday Mattel’s line of fashion dolls, NewsNation reported. Mattel officials said the addition celebrates diversity in its effort to make the dolls more…

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Mattel to Create Live-Action American Doll MovieReporting — Dec 15, 2023The toy company Mattel will create a live-action movie based on the American Girl doll line following the success of the “Barbie” movie. On Dec. 13, Mattel announced the upcoming film, which will be distributed by…

After Finding 200 Rare Dolls During Renovation, Woman Discovers Her New Home Once Was Doll MuseumReporting — Apr 3, 2021When Sara Ahmed found a house in Sugar Land, Texas, that she loved, she didn’t know she’d be getting an important collection along with the building. The home was different, and part of that difference was 300 boxes of…

Watch: Conservative Ben Shapiro Burns Barbie Doll in Thumbs Down Review of Woke FilmReporting — Jul 24, 2023Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro reviewed the film “Barbie,” and his review wasn’t exactly a positive one. The Daily Wire star began his review by throwing a Barbie and Ken doll into a garbage can and then lighting…

Report: Mattel's New Transgender Barbie Doll Made in Majority-Muslim Country Where Gay Marriage Is a CrimeReporting — May 29, 2022To America’s fawning liberal public, Mattel’s new transgender Barbie doll celebrating transgender celebrity Laverne Cox is a sign of how much it embraces all segments of society. But when it comes to actually making the…

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Taxpayer-Funded Medical School Develops Transgender Doll Project For Kids As Young As 4 — Jul 25, 2026"First-of-their-kind" transgender-identified paper dolls featuring removable genitalia are expected to be introduced in the fall in some Minnesota classrooms for children as young as four years old, according to the University of Minnesota researchers who developed the project.

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Philadelphia terror suspect arrested in Las Vegas — Aug 26, 202622-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested in Las Vegas and is being extradited to Pennsylvania after a Philadelphia-wide incident where he wore a Chucky-doll-style mask and terrorized people around City Hall, with investigators estimating up to 15–16 victims over about a 15-minute span and some injuries reported. Authorities say he filmed the encounters for social media and faces aggravated assault and terroristic threats charges.

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Angel Reese Barbie Signature Doll Expands Bayou Brand — Jul 21, 2026Angel Reese’s Bayou Barbie persona expands into a Mattel Barbie doll released July 24 and a Barbie x Reebok Angel Reese 1 sneaker dropping August 2, with planned All-Star Weekend tie-ins. As she gear-ups for her third All-Star Weekend after a trade to Atlanta and ongoing visibility, Reese continues expanding her signature line with new pink colorways and growing fan attention.

Talarico Mocked For Having Fauci ‘Action Figure’ — Jul 30, 2026At least one Republican congressman is wondering if Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico still plays with the Dr. Anthony Fauci doll he received on Christmas Day 2021. The candidate was excited at the gift he…

After Call About Lifeless Baby in Parked Car, Police End Up 'Rescuing' a Lifelike Baby DollReporting — Jan 4, 2022Every year, and especially during the summer, we see warnings about leaving pets or children unattended in cars. There are constant PSAs and many tragic stories to remind people of the serious consequences of such…

Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.10h · 4 reads

Redfield Warns COVID Death Toll May Hit 450,000 by FebruaryReporting — Dec 2, 2020Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield says it is possible that the COVID-19 death doll could increase by roughly 200,000 by February 2021. Speaking during a virtual event with the…

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Elmo-Wielding Hakeem Jeffries Hits House Floor Attempting To Stop GOP From Scrapping PBS Funding — Jun 12, 2025Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wielded a doll of Elmo while speaking against a rescissions package that cut funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Thursday. The White House sent…

Man Who Suffocated 15-Year-Old Girl, Disposed of Body in a Dumpster Sentenced — Aug 15, 2025A grim chapter closed in an Illinois courtroom as Timothy Doll, 32, was sentenced to 52 years in prison for the murder of 15-year-old Gracie Sasso-Cleveland—a crime that shocked the DeKalb community in 2023 and…

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Gretchen Whitmer Leans Into Barbie Craze With Cringeworthy Self-Promoting Social Media StuntReporting — Jul 25, 2023Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer embraced the film “Barbie” on Thursday in a series of Twitter posts. Whitmer felt it was a good idea to post a black-haired Barbie doll that slightly resembles her on Twitter…

Mattel Unveils Whitney Houston Barbie Signature — Aug 7, 2026Mattel is releasing the first-ever Whitney Houston Barbie to commemorate the singer’s birthday and enduring legacy, alongside a new WH1TNEY album that gathers her 11 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and signals forthcoming events like a gala and the doll’s debut. Whitney Houston’s estate, led by Pat Houston, highlights collaborations with Mattel, preserves her voice and artistry for future projects, and ties in related celebrations such as a limited vinyl release and an auction benefiting the charity foundation.

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Dolly Parton's estate turns canceled birthday tribute into two-continent DollyFest — Aug 31, 2026Dolly Parton’s estate has announced DOLLYFEST, a two-weekend, two-continent celebration in Nashville and London for 2027 to honor her life, evolving from an earlier January 2026 plan and shifting away from a traditional memorial. The event, produced by Team Dolly/CTK Enterprises, will feature tributes and is awaiting dates and lineup details to be released.

Dolly Parton Dies; Dollywood Stake Revealed, Plans Announced — Aug 25, 2026Dollywood will remain open this week following Dolly Parton's death, honoring her wish that the show must go on and carrying forward her legacy of joy, hope, and togetherness. Park leaders, Parton's family, and national figures paid tribute, noting the park will open on Wednesday and that Parton’s ethos continues to shape Dollywood, while a national gesture included flags lowered in her honor by President Donald Trump.

Dolly Parton Makes an Impact in Her Employees Lives With New ProgramReporting — Feb 11, 2022Dolly Parton has a new life changing program for her Dollywood employees. Dollywood, Parton’s theme park in Tennessee, announced a new program to help further employees’s education. The new initiative named GROW U is…

Dolly Parton Death Reports Trigger Global Choir Tributes — Aug 26, 2026Chattanooga Boys Choir members recalled Dolly Parton with songs, books from her Imagination Library, and Dollywood memories as they rehearsed a somber refrain following her passing. In tributes from around the world, the USC Upstate Gospel Choir performed Nine to Five at a Greenville church on the day of her death, while the Ndlovu Youth Choir released an African-flavored Jolene tribute that featured a heart-shaped drone shot and sparked international praise.

Canada Tariffs Take Effect Sept 8, Widened Context — Aug 25, 2026Canada announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs totaling about $27.6 billion on U.S. goods, effective Sept. 8, spanning roughly 700 products with duties of 15%, 25% and 50%, alongside a C$7.5 billion package to support workers and businesses affected. The measures come as Washington counters with 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, intensifying a trade dispute between the two countries.

On X · @narendramodiPM Modi Welcomes Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed for Talks on Defence, Minerals, and Global South Ties During BRICS SummitIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted about welcoming Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on his first visit to India, highlighting bilateral talks covering defence, capacity building, investment, critical minerals, clean energy, and healthcare, while aiming to strengthen India-Africa relations and the Global South’s voice (with an Amharic translation). The post includes photos from the meeting and tags Abiy. It is trending as part of the broader 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, drawing attention to India’s diplomatic outreach in Africa amid geopolitical discussions.1,425 likes · 17m

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