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There was talk of war, and pleas for peace.

The Oscars just got an infusion of Kenergy.

The vibes were high at this week’s Detroit Lions water cooler after the team got back on track against the Falcons.

It’s the day after a heartbreaking Detroit Lions loss, so you know everybody in the newsroom wanted to talk about what happened.

The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 finalists being considered for induction this year.

I learned many life lessons while watching the new record-breaking “Barbie” movie,” but nothing has stuck with me more than Ken himself.

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The Morning Report includes weather, local headlines, what to watch out for, a roundup of national and international news, Local 4 features, contests and deep-dive explainers into interesting and important local topics.

The style dubbed Barbiecore has legs ahead of next year’s release of the live-action “Barbie” movie starring Margo Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are the World,” has died.

At least 25% of medical employees at U-M reported burnout during the pandemic.

A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday, March 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did. Mattel launched a reproduction of the original Ken doll on Thursday to commemorate his 1961 debut. “I would say Ken is a good friend and a best friend, a supportive best friend to the Barbie doll,” Best said. AdThe original Barbie, launched in 1959, also came in a bathing suit, a minimalist strategy to encourage consumers to buy outfits and accessories.

Instead of Barbie or Ken, heres a third option to consider offering your kids. Mattel is introducing its first line of gender-neutral dolls, which skip breasts and broad shoulders, and instead take a more customizable route. The Creatable World dolls, available in several different skin tones, come with different hair styles, different clothing options and different accessories, from long hair wigs and skirts to short hair wigs and hats. The dolls are intended for all kids and all families, and Culmone explained they came to develop this product after speaking with physicians, parents, experts and kids. Through research, we heard that kids dont want their toys dictated by gender norms, said Culmone.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is a single woman once more. The 28-year-old and her fiance, Ken, have broken off their engagement after about four months, E! Blanchards engagement was first reported in April. Gypsy is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in her mother Dee Dee Blanchard's 2015 death. RELATED STORIESGypsy Rose Blanchard's Fiance Loves Her 'Very Much,' Stepmom SaysGypsy Rose Blanchard Beams Alongside Fiance Ken in Newly Released PhotoNicholas Godejohn Calls Gypsy Rose Blanchard His 'Soulmate,' Says He Would Have Married Her

Two Iowa teachers were found dead in a swimming pool in what authorities have said was a double accidental drowning. The bodies of Kenneth Anderson, 57, and Mark Anderson, 60, were found in a pool in the backyard of a Davenport home at 8:53 p.m. Monday, police said. The pair were house-sitting for the propertys owner, who had not heard from them in 24 hours and called law enforcement. Kenneth was a teacher and coach at Bellevue Middle School-High School, while Mark had retired in 2014 before becoming a substitute teacher, authorities said. Listening and counseling services were offered at the middle school and high school Wednesday, he noted.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's fiance, Ken, is clearly smitten with her, according to her stepmother, Kristy Blanchard. Gypsy, now 27, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in her mother Dee Dee Blanchard's death. Gypsy and Ken, whose last name hasn't been shared, reportedly met as pen pals after Gypsy was locked up. She was little more than a tool for Dee Dee to navigate through the world the way she wanted to, Munchausen expert professor Marc Feldman told the Springfield News-Leader in 2016. RELATED STORIESGypsy Rose Blanchard Beams Alongside Fiance Ken in Newly Released PhotoNicholas Godejohn Calls Gypsy Rose Blanchard His 'Soulmate,' Says He Would Have Married HerGypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard: Inside the Murderous Relationship

A newly released photo captures Gypsy Rose Blanchard with her fiance, Ken, for the first time. Blanchard, now 27, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in her mother Dee Dee Blanchard's death. Gypsy and Ken, whose last name hasn't been shared, reportedly met as pen pals after Gypsy was locked up. She was little more than a tool for Dee Dee to navigate through the world the way she wanted to, Munchausen expert professor Marc Feldman told the Springfield News-Leader in 2016. RELATED STORIESGypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard: Inside the Murderous RelationshipNicholas Godejohn Calls Gypsy Rose Blanchard His 'Soulmate,' Says He Would Have Married HerPsychologist Weighs In on Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Reported Engagement