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Mattel is adding two new Barbies to their lineup as part of their "commitment to creating products that represent global belonging and inclusivity".

The first, a blind Barbie, was created with the counsel of the American Foundation for the Blind. This was done to ensure that everything about doll – from the face sculpt to the accessories – accurately depict individuals with blindness or low vision.

The second, a black Barbie with Down syndrome, was created in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society. This was important to make certain that the physical characteristics were recreated accurately.

To find out more about the new dolls, read here.

It may have taken almost a decade for Inside Out to get a sequel but the love for the franchise hasn't faded in the years between.

According to Disney on Wednesday (July 24), Inside Out 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time with a stunning performance globally. The film earned US$1.46 billion (S$1.96 billion) at the global box office, dethroning Frozen 2.

It was reported that the film crossed the US$1 billion mark just 19 days after its release.

Experts predict that the film could end with even higher numbers as it's slated to open in Japan next week.

For more on Inside Out 2's glowing success, read here.

He was known for his satay which drew crowds and often sold out within two to three hours of his stall opening.

However, the founder of Ah Pui Satay, Ang Boon Ee, died after battling health issues since 2022. The announcement was made on the stall's Facebook page, but didn't specify what was ailing the late hawker.

It was reported that he closed his stall in Chinatown in 2022 to tend to his health, but reopened in April 2024 at Toa Payoh.

According to a local media publication, Ang suffered a relapse two weeks after the reopening of his stall.

Here's where you can read more about the life and history of Ang.

A new study has found that oats could mimic the effects of weight loss drugs.

It was reported that beta-glucan, the type of fibre found in oats and rye, was the best type of fibre for naturally fighting obesity.

The study authors observed that animals who partially consumed this fibre had significantly less weight gain compared to those which didn't.

Researchers determined that the group on the beta-glucan diet could have better health outcomes as it stimulates the release of a hormone that regulates your appetite.

To learn more on the natural benefits of oats on weight loss, read here.

A cup of coffee is set to be more expensive as coffee bean prices spike.

In response, sellers have increased their prices and scrapped discounts, and more increases are coming. Coffee chains are commenting that the price increase is inevitable at this point, even though they always "second-guess" themselves before doing so.

The hike can be attributed to the supply disruptions from Vietnam and Brazil, but there's also an emerging demand in markets like China.

To better understand why a cup of joe will cost you more, read here.

The strongest storm in almost 10 years has hit Taiwan, leaving three dead and at least 266 injured.

One victim was crushed by a falling tree, another died after a wall fell on the car she was in, and the last victim was driving an excavator which overturned.

Typhoon Gaemi made landfall late Wednesday (July 24) night and brought the island to a halt. Schools and offices were shut, almost 500,000 households lost power, and streets were emptied.

For more information on the super typhoon and where it's headed next, read more here.

British athlete Charlotte Dujardin dropped out of the Games after video footage of her whipping a horse "like an elephant in a circus" was disseminated.

Dujardin has co-operated with investigations and admitted that she was the one in the video.

However, the delayed timing of the video drop has sparked sabotage concerns as the incident occurred four years ago.

Additionally, the lawyer representing the whistleblower said his client "wanted to prevent Charlotte Dujardin from winning medals at the Olympic Games".

Luc Schelstraete, a Dutch equine lawyer, said, "This statement makes it clear what motivated the anonymous client to file a complaint."

For more on the controversy, read on.

Last week's global IT outage brought the world to a halt.

The outage was caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike's security software, which impacted computers powered by Microsoft's operating system.

According to Malaysia's digital minister, five government agencies and nine companies operating in aviation, banking and healthcare were among those affected.

Gobind has sought a full report of the incident from representatives of Microsoft and CrowdStrike. He also asked them to consider any compensation claims and "see to what extent they are able to help resolve the issue".

For more on Gobind's comments, read here.

Timor-Leste is a country in the South Pacific known for its unspoiled waters and vibrant coral reefs.

However, it is one of the world's least visited countries, and as it turns out, the one of the more expensive ones. A contributing factor is because it uses the US dollar, a stronger currency than that used in nearby countries like Indonesia and Australia.

Getting to the country is also difficult, with only a handful of cities flying to its capital, Dili. In fact, a return plane ticket from Bali costs US$500 (S$672).

To see just how much you'll spend over three days in the country, read here.

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is here and YouTuber JerryRigEverything is putting it through its paces.

In order to test the durability of the phone, the content creator conducted a series of hardcore experiments - think box cutter and fire.

It's hard to watch an expensive piece of tech get put through the wringer but at least we'll know just how durable the phone is.

To check out how durable the phone is, read here.