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Saraid Claxton always loved Samantha, the American Girl doll. In March 2025, Claxton decided to recreate one of the doll's ...

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Mysteries and thrillers are enjoyable no matter the season, but there's something extra satisfying about curling up in the winter with a warm drink and an all-engrossing read. Here's what we suggest.

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Seems like almost everyone is working harder than ever these days - longer hours, more demands. And on this Christmas Eve, a West Seattle writer is pondering what could happen if Santa's elves and ...

During the holidays, pet owners can trust Camp Bow Wow and the Peoria Humane Society to take care of their pets, while the ...

Engineers at Disney Research Hub have unveiled how they built a robot version of the talking snowman from the "Frozen" films.

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Meet Hyodol, a doll-like companion robot for elderly people living alone. It connects to an app, allowing remote check-ins by ...