New York City is embracing its unique bar scene — here are 5 to explore featuring turtle races, horror-themed dolls, ‘Moby-Dick’ style, and more
New York’s nightlife has always been vibrant, but these five unique bars are going above and beyond with their cool, quirky atmospheres. From Bedford-Stuyvesant, where turtles race for glory, to Melville-inspired whaling taverns, the city’s bar scene is more than just nightlife; it’s an adventure. Whether you’re in the mood for a horror-themed haunt or […]
New Yorkers face Labubu craziness as clear knockoffs of popular Chinese monster dolls overrun Canal Street
Labubu Lunacy Takes Over Canal Street A wave of imitation Labubu dolls has flooded the renowned Chinatown market. Tourist shops are showcasing their knock-offs of a peculiar little toy, known as “Roughfass,” priced as low as $10. “I thought it was trendy and cute,” said Griselda Flores, 24, who recently bought a $20 fake for […]
China Prohibits Banks from Attracting Depositors with Trendy Labubu Dolls
Chinese Regulators Crack Down on Banks Offering Incentives Chinese banks, facing stiff competition for deposits, have reportedly been barred from giving away gifts like the popular Lovebourg dolls. This move by financial regulators underscores the challenges banks are encountering as interest rates and profit margins decline. Sources indicate that the Zhijiang branch of the National […]
Labubu dolls are becoming very popular online and could soon be a favorite on your child’s wish list.
If you’ve been active on social media lately, you might have heard about Labubus. As I scroll through my feed daily, I often see videos of Gen Z queuing to buy these peculiar toys, some imported from overseas, or showing off these oddly charming creatures. Just last week, at a wedding, I noticed that instead […]
Girl with two dolls this Christmas will have a ‘better life than her parents’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent addressed economic uncertainty on Tuesday, referencing President Trump’s doll analogy. In an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “The Ingraham Angle,” Bescent defended Trump’s idea that a cultural shift is necessary for consumer spending, suggesting this change could benefit American kids as rising prices correlate with increased tariffs. “Recently, a reporter here […]
Marc Short says Trump’s comments on dolls are “very harmful messaging.”
President Trump might be risking some public backlash if he keeps discussing the topic of dolls, particularly in reference to Mark Short, who was a key aide to then-Vice President Mike Pence during Trump’s first term. The former president, known for his wealth and reality TV background, has come under fire recently for remarking that […]
Stephen Miller claims Americans likely 'willing to pay more' for US-made dolls
Top White House aide Stephen Miller on Thursday argued that Americans are likely to “pay more” for American-made dolls. On Wednesday, President Trump said children could have fewer toys amid high tariffs on trading partners. “You know, someone said, 'Oh, shelves, they're going to be open.' Well, maybe the kids will have two dolls instead […]
White House warns China-made dolls have lead paint — after Trump says tariffs may mean fewer toys
WASHINGTON – President Trump's top policy advisor Stephen Miller said Thursday that Americans should be more willing to pay for toys made in the United States rather than China. “I think he's got almost every American consumer agree,” Miller told the White House briefing when asked about Trump's comments at a cabinet meeting. “If they […]
LeBron James ‘dolls up’ for Barbie, EMASCULATES his brand
If the male tendencies of fighting to play in women’s sports were not sufficient, male sports stars are now immortalized as Barbie dolls. Mattel has announced that the NBA superstar is officially the first Barbie “Kenbassador.” “As a young child, I was fortunate to have a role model that not only inspired me, but also […]
‘May or may not be possessed’: Inside the thriving online market for ‘haunted’ dolls
Dolls are like clowns – they can go really quickly, creepy from cute. And for the most eerie of them, fame and good fortune could wait. However, with each Annabelle or Chucky, thousands of dolls suffer obscurely. “I am not responsible for any hospital visits, deaths, nightmares or any other unfortunate things that may occur,” […]