France will boost its nuclear arsenal and offer to temporarily deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to allied countries in a massive realignment of Europe’s defense structure. “A strengthening of our ...

European leaders who gathered at the Munich Security Conference last weekend found some solace in the less caustic note struck by America. Whereas last year J.D. Vance, its vice-president, had wounded ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Barbie manufacturer Mattel took a hit this week after its superstar doll failed to deliver. The El Segundo company ...

When Mattel announced its autistic Barbie last month, the response was immediate and largely celebratory. Headlines praised the doll as a milestone for inclusion. Social media applauded it as a sign ...

Come on Barbie, let’s go to the Grammys. Heidi Klum brought new meaning to the term “baring it all” on the 2026 Grammys red carpet, wearing a glossy, nude-colored Marina Hoermanseder dress that looked ...

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

Earlier this week, Mattel launched the first ever autistic Barbie—or at least the first Barbie to be explicitly identified as such. The newest addition to the Fashionistas collection, a line of ...

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Barbie is out with its latest addition to its Barbie Fashionistas collection, its first-ever doll with autism. The new doll includes traits, clothing and accessories relevant to individuals with ...

The doll features several additions that align with the experiences of autistic people. Mattel has released a new Barbie doll that serves a unique purpose, representing those on the autism spectrum.

Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world.

There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...