Where Have All the Novel-Reading Men Gone?

Readers respond to a Styles article about the reading habits of men. Also: Women’s choices; chatbots in toys; conservative professors.

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A New Barbie Wears Blue Polka-Dots, and a Glucose Monitor

The doll pairs a blue polka-dot outfit with an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.

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The Kodak Brand Gets a Second Life

The company’s name has become synonymous with a failure to adapt to the digital revolution. But overseas, its logo has become an unlikely retro fashion statement.

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Trump’s Trade Policies Prompt Companies to Raise Prices, Cut Staff

Consumers are starting to pull back spending as President Trump’s trade policies ripple through the economy.

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Toymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys

Seeking adult fans with money to spend, companies like Mattel and Lego are working with artists to make exclusive — and expensive — versions of their products.

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Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases

The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.

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Research Study Shows Barbie’s Feet Have Gotten Flatter Over Time

Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with each Barbie’s designated career or hobby.

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Barbie Maker Mattel Plans to Raise Prices Because of Trump’s Tariffs

Mattel, the U.S. toy company, said it would increase prices of some U.S. toys, citing levies on Chinese imports.

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