Family & Kids
Hygiene, virus safety top concerns at summer camps during pandemic
Face masks and hand sanitizer have replaced backpacks and sleeping bags as must-have items at the few summer camps that have opened during the coronavirus pandemic.
Zadzooks: Arrow & Superman action figure reviews (McFarlane Toys)
McFarlane Toys debuts its action-figure versions of actor Stephen Amell as Arrow and Superman from Action Comics No. 1000.
John Krasinski surprises girl with touching ‘Hamilton’ reunion
Actor John Krasinski told Aubrey, a 9-year-old girl who was supposed to see "Hamilton" for her birthday before it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, that he would fly her and her mom to New York to see the musical on Broadway once social distancing is over. Then he surprised her even further.
Zadzooks: Harley Quinn review (Spin Master)
Spin Master debuts its version of the Dark Knight and Justice League universes with a new line of 4-inch and 12-inch-tall, multi-articulated action figures that includes Joker's favorite gal, Harley Quinn.
Zadzooks: Mystery Machine and Scooby-Doo (Playmobil) review
German toymaker Playmobil exposes children to another legendary pop culture universe with its collection of Scooby-Doo playsets and figures.
First Night events offer family fun on New Year’s Eve in Virginia
Barb Cram believes that families spending time together is important but rare, especially as the year ends. That's why she has organized the family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration known as Night Watch Falls Church for the last 13 years.
Television watchdog blasts spike in ‘toxic’ content involving children
A television watchdog is decrying an increase in violent content involving children, pointing to graphic depictions and coarse language in a slew of shows.
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Best ideas for action-figure fans
Gift ideas include Retro Wolverine, SpongeGar Meme, 80th Anniversary Iron Man, Singing Elsa and Singing JoJo Siwa
Gift Guide 2019: Best ideas for pop art book lovers
Gift ideas include The Folio Society's Marvel: The Golden Age 1939-1949, DC Comics' Crisis on Infinite Earths Boxed Set, DC Comics' Detective Comics: 80 Years of Batman, Deluxe Edition and Insight Edition's Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book.
Court: NY Christian adoption agency can stay open
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Christian adoption agency in New York cannot admit any new prospective parents while its legal standoff with the state continues.
Zadzooks: Marvel Legends: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Molten Man review
Hasbro's Marvel Legends: Spider-Man action figures includes Spider-Man Stealth, Spider-Man, Mysterio, Spider-Woman, Scorpion, Hydro-Man, Doppelganger and a Molten Man "Build-A-Figure."
Zadzooks: Marvel Legends: X-Men ‘Build-A-Figure’ Caliban review
Hasbro's Marvel Legends: X-Men action figures includes Weapon X, Jubilee, Beast, Skullbuster, Blink, Forge, Gambit and the Caliban "Build-A-Figure."
House lawmakers introduce bill to strengthen workplace protections for pregnant women
Lawmakers announced a new push Tuesday to enact workplace protections for pregnant women, moving to ensure businesses make an effort to accommodate them if they wish to stay on the job throughout their pregnancy.
Zadzooks: Avengers Compound Battle Lego review
For fans smitten with the blockbuster "Avenger's Endgame," Lego supports building some of their favorite moments with its latest collection of movie-themed construction kits.
Zadzooks: Ant Man Helmet, Shield Blast Captain America & Captain Marvel Nerf Gear reviews
Here's a look at some toys and action figures devoted to the movie "Avengers: Endgame."
Zadzooks: Marvel Legends: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Build-A-Figure Thanos review
Hasbro's Marvel Legends: 'Avengers: Endgame' action figures includes Captain America, Ronin, Ebony Maw, Living Laser, Nighthawk, Citizen V, Hercules and a Thanos "Build-A-Figure."
California Democrats push for abortion pill in campus clinics
California Democrats again are trying to mandate the abortion pill be stocked in campus clinics across the Golden State's university system, and this time they've got a friend in the governor's office.
Senators move to close child-bride immigration loophole
Republican senators announced a new bill Wednesday aimed at closing a child-marriage loophole in immigration law.
2018 Gift Guide 2018: Best ideas for younger action-figure fans
Gift ideas include Wicked Cool Toys' Power Action Pikachu, Hasbro's Spider-Man: Super Collider Playset, Shock Strike Spider-Man and Gwen Stacy and Jakks Pacific's Jack-Jack Attacks.
Baseball All-Stars in Middle East?
Major League Baseball brings its annual summer All-Star classic to our nation's capital this week.
