Toys
August 8, 2023

Mattel Releases “Weird Barbie” Doll Based on ‘Barbie’ Movie Character

All around the world, people are flocking to see Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, and it's easy to understand. From its fluorescent pink set design to playful costuming, it's a visual treat from start to finish. In addition to the many “typical” Barbies and Kens who graced the screen, there was one character who certainly stood out from the rest: Weird Barbie. Now, Mattel is releasing a made-to-order doll based on the quirky movie character.

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TV
August 8, 2023

Tina Fey Might Take Over ‘Saturday Night Live’ After Lorne Michaels

Actress and comedian Tina Fey has had a long relationship with Saturday Night Live. Originally hired as a writer in 1997, she eventually shifted to performing in sketches a couple of years later and was lauded for her work on the Weekend Update segment. Even after she left SNL, she never really said goodbye, and returned as host an impressive six times (so far).

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Travel
August 7, 2023

American Airlines Pilot Schools Passengers on Respectful Flight Etiquette

These days, horror stories about flying are more common than ever. Whether it's rowdy passengers who were overserved to entitled travelers putting their bare feet on the armrest, traveling isn't easy when people aren't using common courtesy. And, apparently, one American Airlines pilot has had enough. An Instagram video shared by comedy writer Anna Leah Maltezos includes an unusual announcement by the pilot.

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Astronomy
August 7, 2023

NASA Picks Up “Heartbeat” Signal and Reconnects With Lost Voyager 2

Voyager 2 has been “voyaging” for 45 years, 11 months, and the days keep rolling in. This seemingly antique spacecraft was launched to study Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It has returned to Earth some of the most incredible photos of these outer planets and their moons, even discovering new moons and becoming the first human-made object to fly past Uranus.

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