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Brian Goldner, Who Led Transformation at Hasbro, Dies at 58
Hasbro did not give a cause of death, but Goldner disclosed in August 2020 that he had been undergoing treatment for cancer since 2014.
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‘This Is Fantastic': Ralph's Tavern Patrons Have Blast Using Monopoly Money to Pay Tabs
For Ralph’s to land on Hasbro’s Worcester monopoly board, they need votes, so owner Scot Bove came up with the wild idea to accept fake, colorful cash for two hours Wednesday night.
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Hasbro Says It Will Raise Toy Prices, Citing Rising Production Costs Caused by Pandemic
Toy maker Hasbro, the conglomerate behind Nerf, Mr. Potato Head and Monopoly, says it is raising the prices of its toys, citing increasing costs for materials and transportation.
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Mr. Potato Head Drops the Mister, Sort of
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy
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Trolls Doll Pulled After Complaints It Promotes Child Abuse
A Trolls doll is being pulled off store shelves amid complaints it promotes child abuse. Toymaker Hasbro said Wednesday that it’s in the process of removing the “Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy” from the market and will be offering customers a replacement doll of the popular female character. The doll had been designed to giggle when placed...
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Gov. Baker Tours Hasbro Facility Producing PPE
Governor Charlie Baker toured the East Longmeadow manufacturing plant Saturday to get a firsthand look at the toymaker churning out critical supplies to donate to frontline workers across New England.
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What's on Kids' Wish Lists? Here Are 12 of the Hottest Toys for the Holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching, and toys are already flying off the shelves. The toy industry is poised for growth this year as it faces weak comparisons with last year’s holiday season, which was the first without Toys R Us. The closing of the toy retailer hurt sales last year, because parents stocked up on toys at liquidation sales...
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Teen Boy Hurt After Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Fairhaven
A teenage boy was hospitalized Wednesday morning after police say he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while he was riding his bicycle in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. When officers arrived at the intersection of Adams and Brown streets around 6:45 a.m., police said the 14-year-old was conscious and alert.
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Ouija Look at That: ‘World's Largest Ouija Board' Unveiled in Salem, Mass.
Salem, Massachusetts, has another spooky distinction to add to its resume after what is touted as the world’s largest Ouija board made its debut there on Saturday. “Ouijazilla” was revealed to the world at Salem Common on Saturday, Boston.com reported.
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Here's How to Save Money on Halloween
Dressing up for Halloween is great and all, but costumes can be expensive. Here are some tips to help you save money and still be spooky.
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Young Girl Accidentally Shot by Neighbor Cleaning Shotgun
Police say a 4-year-old girl was accidentally shot in her bed by an upstairs neighbor cleaning his shotgun in Rhode Island. Providence Police say 22-year-old Lisandro Vicario Rodriguez was cleaning the shotgun around early Friday. Online court records do not list an attorney who could comment on Rodriguez’s behalf.
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Hasbro Takes on the Gender Pay Gap With New Ms. Monopoly Game
Hasbro wants to take the conversation over the gender pay gap out of the board room and into the living room with its new Ms. Monopoly game, launching this month. Dubbed “the first game where women make more than men,” the updated version of the classic board-game introduces new women-centric elements, starting with its titular character. Ms. Monopoly is the...
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‘Late Night': Amber Says ‘What?' to US Open, Fish Cannon
‘Late Night’ writer Amber Ruffin recaps what’s happening in pop culture news.
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Toy Company Hasbro Is Saying Goodbye To Plastic
Hasbro said Tuesday that all its packaging for new products will be mostly plastic free by the end of 2022.
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Mother Facing Child Assault Charges Determined to be Dangerous
A Fall River mother facing charges for assaulting her 3-month-old baby was found dangerous at a court hearing Monday, according to The Herald News.
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Mother Facing Child Assault Charges Determined to be Dangerous
A Fall River mother facing charges for assaulting her 3-month-old baby was found dangerous at a court hearing Monday, according to The Herald News.
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Partners Exits Talks Over Rhode Island's Care New England
Partners HealthCare says it is withdrawing its bid to acquire Care New England, Rhode Island’s second-largest hospital system. The announcement Tuesday by Boston-based Partners came after Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo urged Care New England, Lifespan and Brown University to resume negotiations toward the establishment of a locally-run, academic medical center in the state.
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Partners Exits Talks Over Rhode Island's Care New England
Partners HealthCare says it is withdrawing its bid to acquire Care New England, Rhode Island’s second-largest hospital system. The announcement Tuesday by Boston-based Partners came after Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo urged Care New England, Lifespan and Brown University to resume negotiations toward the establishment of a locally-run, academic medical center in the state.
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1 Dead, Several Hurt in Head-On Crash in Rhode Island
Authorities say one person was killed and several others, including children, were hospitalized after a head-on car crash in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Police say the vehicles collided on Providence Street at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Massachusetts is ‘Aggressively Courting' Hasbro: RI Gov. Gina Raimondo
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says Massachusetts officials are “aggressively courting” Pawtucket-based Hasbro, to lure the toy company across the border. The Democrat told WPRO-AM on Monday she’s confident the company will stay in Rhode Island and she’ll do everything she can to ensure it does. She says Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien has been publicly critical of Hasbro and that...