8-year-old from California creates a plush toy for the Artemis II mission to space
A California boy is sending his creation into space on Artemis II, though it’s not a human. Lucas Yeh, an 8-year-old, designed a stuffed toy named RISE, which will accompany four astronauts on the mission launching Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. ET. This marks the first crewed lunar mission in over fifty years. “He was really […]
Possum discovered concealed among plush toys in airport store
Possum Takes Refuge in Australian Airport Gift Shop A live brushtail possum was found nestled among stuffed animals in a gift shop at Hobart Airport in Australia. Shoppers made the discovery this week, leading to an amusing interaction that airport staff members are now sharing with delight. Liam Bloomfield, the retail manager at Hobart Airport, […]
UGG Euphoria Plush Faux Fur Throw Blanket is now 46% off for Cyber Monday
Cozying Up with the UGG Euphoria Plush Faux Fur Throw Blanket This time of year always gets me thinking that I really don’t need any more blankets. But then Cyber Monday rolls around, and I find myself eyeing these incredibly soft faux fur options. It’s honestly a bit ridiculous, but when I look around, my […]
Beanie Babies founder Ty Warner unveils the ‘Beanie Bouncer’ — a plush ball that ‘bounces as high as 50 feet’
Beanie Babies founder Ty Warner has unveiled a new line of stuffed animals that he hopes will capture the hearts of kids – and parents’ wallets. Warner exclusively told The Washington Post in an email that the Beanie Bouncer is a 4-inch-tall stuffed toy with a ball inside that can bounce up to 50 feet. […]
NYC Mayor Adams U-turns converting plush apartment building into migrant shelter
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has scrapped a plan to convert an abandoned luxury apartment complex into a shelter for illegal immigrants after the Harlem community opposed the proposal. Adams showed up unannounced at a community meeting in Upper Manhattan on Thursday. There, local residents gathered to discuss rumors about the building at the […]