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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1988, Steven R. McQueen, American actor and model was born. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 2013, Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Leaked Lego Donkey Kong set looks like it might continue a trend I'm loving so far

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July 13, 2026

 Leaked Lego Donkey Kong set looks like it might continue a trend I'm loving so far
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That Park Place

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· Jul 3, 2026

Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop?

Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is facing new questions after updated box office projections showed a significant drop in expectations for one of the company’s most valuable modern franchises. While Moana appeared to be one of Disney’s safest bets on paper, the latest tracking suggests the studio may not have another guaranteed blockbuster on its [] The post Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop? appeared first on That Park Place.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 29, 2026

[K-pop Report Card] From meme hooks to industrial pop, here's what defined K-pop's wildest 2 months

[K-pop Report Card] From meme hooks to industrial pop, here's what defined K-pop's wildest 2 months

TheGamer

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· Jul 8, 2026

Every Single Lego Pokemon Set Officially Confirmed To Release In 2026

Everything you need to know about all 17 Pokemon Lego sets releasing throughout the rest of 2026, including prices and piece counts.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 23, 2026

'Toy Story 5' had a big opening weekend. What that means for the summer box office

LOS ANGELES — It’s been more than 30 years, but Andy’s toys are proving irreplaceable at the box office. Walt Disney Co. and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” opened to a massive 160 million in the U.S. and Canada last weekend, marking the ...

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jun 21, 2026

Hollywood Is Having Its Best Box Office Since Before the Pandemic

A boom year was accelerated by a franchise-best opening weekend for Disney’s “Toy Story 5.”

Vogue

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· Jun 26, 2026

KidSuper Spring 2027 Menswear

KidSuper Spring 2027 Menswear

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

A Superman Lego Minifig Just Sold For a Crazy Price, Thanks To Where It Was Purchased

Image Courtesy of DC Comics On June 21st, Heritage conducted a massive toy and collectible auction that included items like the original 1959 Barbie doll and mint-condition, first run He-Man and Skeletor figures. The 10k selling price of Barbie or the Masters of the Universe figures is hardly surprising. These are toys so iconic that they’re part the pop cultural []

The 74

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· Jul 7, 2026

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

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· Jul 6, 2026

Leaked Lego Pokemon sets look so much better than the old ones, and it's a step in the right direction

Leaked Lego Pokemon sets look so much better than the old ones, and it's a step in the right direction

Variety

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· Jun 21, 2026

Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Debut With $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record

Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with 160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” []

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Popular teething toy sold on Amazon recalled after multiple choking incidents

A teething toy that has been sold on Amazon for years is being recalled after at least three reports of choking, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys “violate the mandatory standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted,” the commission []

IGN

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· Jul 13, 2026

LEGO Leak Reveals $200 Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet

LEGO leaks have revealed a 200 Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet, reportedly due for release next month.

Polygon

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lego Donkey Kong leak shows a arcade-themed set that's different than expected

The Lego Donkey Kong Arcade Set leaked on Reddit, and we learned that it'll be based on the arcade cabinet for Nintendo's iconic 1981 Donkey Kong game

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Moana live-action remake is just more slop from the trough

A lifeless and pointless rehash of beautiful source material that Disney seems desperate to strip-mine until even its memory is nothing more than the skeletal remains of something once vibrant and alive. In other words: Moana is Disney's newest live-action adaptation.

CNET

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· Jun 26, 2026

GTA 6 Confirms $80 Price Tag, Ultimate Edition, Midnight Preorders and More

The next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series is poised to dominate 2026. Here's what we know so far.

BoingBoing

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· Jul 1, 2026

Gotta steal 'em all! Thieves rob Pokémon shop again

Thieves hit a Los Angeles Pokémon shop again, smashing their way in and stealing another pile of valuable cardboard with monsters on it, because capitalism eventually turns childhood into a smash-and-grab category. The funny-sad thing here is that Pokémon cards have completed the full American lifecycle: children's obsession, collector bubble, investment vehicle, insured retail asset, smash-and-grab loot. — Read the rest The post Gotta steal 'em all! Thieves rob Pokémon shop again appeared first on Boing Boing.

ZDNet

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· Jun 22, 2026

The best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals I'd buy (after testing dozens of them)

Skip the fake sales: Check out our expert-vetted list of the absolute best early Prime Day 2026 robot vacuum and mop deals worth your money today.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening

Disney's live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'

Salon

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· Jun 30, 2026

Is Summerween really a thing?

How a one-off gag from a cult-favorite Disney cartoon became a case study of year-round holiday consumerism

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 22, 2026

When G-Dragon meets 'Toy Story'

The Walt Disney Company Korea is launching a collaborative collection inspired by the beloved Toy Story franchise in partnership with G-Dragon's fashion label, Peaceminusone. “The First Fan” collection is built around the idea that toys were the earliest companions and supporters of G-Dragon's journey toward his dreams. The collaboration blends Peaceminusone's distinctive design language with the themes that 'Toy Story' has championed for decades — imagination, the special bond between toys a

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

'Toy Story 5' tops weekend box office, dethroning 'Colony'

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- The Hollywood animation Toy Story 5 debuted atop th...

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· Jul 2, 2026

Hori's adorable Kirby Switch 2 accessories are starting to sell out, but you don't need to resort to resellers

Hori's adorable Kirby Switch 2 accessories are starting to sell out, but you don't need to resort to resellers

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 6, 2026

Minions & Monsters knocks Toy Story 5 off North American box office perch

Animated comedy raked in 36.4 million in Friday-to-Sunday period

Hello Magazine

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· Jun 25, 2026

90s toys that were banned for being too dangerous – including iconic doll that caused fires

Do you remember playing with any of these toys? From Rollerblade Barbie to slap bracelets, discover the toys that got banned due to their hidden dangers

MaltaToday

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· Jun 21, 2026

Cartoon: 21 June 2026

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

John Lewis recalls 15 products due to ‘asbestos contamination’ – full list

The products were up for sale between January 31, 2021 and June 11, 2026.

Boston.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

The “Toy Story” franchise is one of the most profitable for The Walt Disney Co. The post ‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best 160 million appeared first on Boston.com.

The West Australian

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· Jun 28, 2026

Toy Story’s message on tech hits home for millennial parents as ‘screens replacing traditional play’

The latest Toy Story movie hits close to home for millennial parents who grew up with the movie franchise and now yearn for a simpler time.

Fox Business

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· Jun 21, 2026

Popular teething toy sold on Amazon for years recalled over choking hazard for children

GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys sold on Amazon are recalled after at least three choking reports. Over 70,000 units pose a deadly hazard.

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