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Barbie would never, but Mattel definitely did — accidentally slapping a NSFW website link on the back of its Elphaba and Glinda dolls. TMZ broke down Mattel’s major blunder — and let’s just say, looks like this one’s gonna have some serious legal fallout ’cause no one’s happy about the link leading to a porn site instead of Ariana Grande’s latest flick. Play video content TMZ.com Check out the clip … our team dives into everything from Mattel’s apology to whether store employees should just grab a Sharpie and cover up the link, or if Mattel should send their own…

A Google logo displays on a smartphone screen and the European flag on a computer screen.Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesLISBON, Portugal — Ecosia and Qwant, two search engines competing with Google, announced a partnership Tuesday to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms.The two internet search firms agreed a joint venture, called the European Search Perspective or EUSP, with ownership split 50-50 between both firms. With a view to launch in France in early 2025, the venture aims to serve “improved” French and German language search results.Ecosia is based in Berlin, while…

Alice Springs, Australia – For Ben Hall, the CEO of tour bus operator AAT Kings, business lately has been tough. He says visitors are not booking tours to Uluru, a huge sandstone monolith that is the most famous attraction in Australia’s vast Northern Territory, in the numbers they used to. “We’ve certainly seen the trips from Alice Springs to Uluru have been a little bit softer,” Hall, who operates a fleet of about 30 buses focusing on tours to Uluru, told Al Jazeera. “We’ve added a couple of new short break itineraries for this year into the region…but certainly it’s…

Britney Spears had a long-awaited reunion with her youngest son!! For years, fans have hoped for a Britney Spears family reunion. Not one with her widely reviled father or her antagonistic brother, but with her teenage sons. Amidst her conservatorship and more, there was tension with both sons. It is heartwarming to hear that mother and son have reunited. But what changed? Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. (Photo Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) After a rough patch,…

Fifth Wall led Fractional’s funding, which brings its total funding to date to $20.55 million. The funds will be used to expand the product, hire and broaden its education initiatives. This November, Inman offers a deep dive into the world of proptech and the state of the startups that are building the future now. In addition, our coveted set of awards, Proptech All-Stars — celebrating the entrepreneurs, VCs and visionaries in the world of proptech — returns. It’s Proptech Month at Inman.A collaborative real estate investing platform called Fractional has closed on a Series A venture capital round of $15…

Starbucks’ ex-CEO, Howard Schultz, told Fortune he trusts successor Brian Niccol to revitalize the company.Niccol plans a back-to-basics strategy as the coffee chain faces low sales.Schultz, who served three stints as CEO, said there’s no chance he’ll reprise his role again. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Brian Niccol knew when he…

ReutersOut of all of Donald Trump’s supporters, Derrick Evans has a particular reason to be happy with November’s election results – he hopes the president-elect will give him a pardon for participating in the 6 January riots at the US Capitol.“A pardon will be life changing,” said Evans, who was a member of the West Virginia legislature when he and at least 2,000 others stormed the Capitol in 2021. It was part of an effort to overturn the results of the US election, inspired by the false belief that it was Trump, not President Joe Biden, who had won.He reached…

Zach Bryan. Erika Goldring/Getty Images Thank you, Dave Portnoy, for offering some insight into Zach Bryan’s song “Pink Skies.” Fans of the country singer were unaware that the song from his most recent album, The Great American Bar Scene, was about ex-girlfriend Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia’s best friend, Grace O’Malley — until now. Portnoy, 47, released a second diss track about 28-year-old Bryan titled “Country Diddy,” on Sunday, November 10. Within the lyrics, the Barstool Sports founder made a comment that raised eyebrows. “Say you hate Grace that you’re nothing alike,” Portnoy raps on the track. “Then the song ‘Pink Skies’…

The national housing shortage, the benefits of increased density, an ongoing shift in consumer tastes toward smaller homes closer to where the urban action is, and other factors have pushed state legislators to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units.  In 2024 alone, Colorado, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Hawaii passed major ADU legislation, and California added several laws to open the doors wider for ADUs. Ultimately, though, local governments remain the key gatekeepers when it comes to ADU liberalization. While state-level ADU policies take aim at local rules that hamper ADU development, there’s still work to be done. But first,…

Mixetto | E+ | Getty ImagesThe share of Americans with credit card debt in retirement has jumped considerably — a worrisome financial trend, especially for those with little wiggle room in their budgets, experts said.About 68% of retirees had outstanding credit card debt in 2024, up “substantially” from 40% in 2022 and 43% in 2020, according to a new poll by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.”It’s alarming for retirees living on a fixed income,” said Bridget Bearden, a research strategist at EBRI who analyzed the survey data.Inflation is the ‘true driver’Inflation is the “true driver” of retirees’ increased use of…