Dec 17, 2019

You’ll be surprised by the season’s hottest toys, literally

Boeing will halt production of its troubled 737 MAX planes. Chinese President Xi Jinping floats Macau as an alternative to Hong Kong. The season's hottest toys capitalize on the element of surprise.

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Xi Jinping promotes Macau as financial hub, potential alternative to Hong Kong

by Scott Tong

Dec 17, 2019

"Beijing is making it clear that well-behaved territories will get carrots and unruly territories are going to get sticks," one observer said.

Macau is now the world's gambling capital. Above, a woman views the Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino from the Monte Fort in 2013 in Macau, Macau.

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The big toy trend this year? Surprise! Seriously, it's surprise.

by Marielle Segarra

Dec 17, 2019

These popular toys bring with them something of a snag.

Hatchimals come in many varieties, large and small.

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