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Press release content from PR Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. https://apnews.com/PR%2520Newswire/0ef451061a6d1e4a270e8c69c7a16a60 Click to copy LIVONIA, Mich., June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as America's Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store, Pet Supplies Plus has outlined big plans to give back in 500+ communities over the next four months. Local outreach initiatives include: July: Pet Supplies Plus has partnered with multiple pet food brands to provide shelters, rescues and adoption organizations around the country with over 16,000 bags of cat and dog food valued at over $200,000 and more than 17,000 pet toys, valued at over $180,000. The food and toys will arrive in Pet Supplies Plus stores the week of July 5-10, to be delivered to organizations near and dear to the local store's heart in the days following. Partners involved in the initiative include Blue Buffalo, Stella & Chewy, Science Diet, Diamond, Natural Balance, Nutri Source, Whole

Adrian's usual schedule consists of being in and out of the hospital and dealing with chemo treatments. He has cancer, which doesn't allow him to go shopping himself."Chemo is really hard on his body and right now, unfortunately, the doctors told us a month ago that there's no cure for his cancer and unfortunately we needed to try other conventional medicine," Adrian's mom, Monica DeLeon, said.He's set up for a clinical trial in St. Petersburg, but in the meantime, Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida isn't letting him miss out on his childhood.They granted him his wish of a shopping spree by delivering toys and games, including a new TV, through a parade of support. "A wish come true helps a child during the time where they need it the most. We provide experiences that transform their lives and hopefully build that anticipation and give them that hope to keep pushing forward and keep continuing in their treatments," Anne Cuba

Amazon, like Waymo, Uber, and Tesla, appears to want to build fleets of autonomous cars.  The retail giant acquired self-driving startup Zoox for more than $1 billion, The Information reported Friday. The Financial Times has a similar report, claiming that the actual value of the acquisition is more than $1.2 billion.  Zoox itself confirmed the news in an Instagram post. "We are delighted to announce that Zoox is teaming up with @amazon. We have made great strides in creating autonomous mobility from the ground up, and are excited to continue working with our exceptionally talented team to realize that vision," the post says.  The Wall Street Journal reported on the acquisition talks in May, though the deal wasn't finished at the time.  Zoox, which is headquartered in California and has more than 1,000 employees, has spent the last six years working on technology that would allow a "fully autonomous" car to drive both on city roads and highways, with a

If there's one star loving the sunshine it's Jacqueline Jossa – she's been sharing snaps of herself reclining, drink in hand, in her gorgeous garden and it looks simply wonderful! And, carrying on the fun, Jacqueline's adorable daughter Mia turned two on Thursday, and I'm A Celebrity star Jacqueline, 27, laid on quite the spread. The star, who recently shared a sweet message of love for husband Dan Osborne on Father's Day, documented her youngest daughter Mia's birthday on Instagram stories, sharing the fun with her 2.8 million followers. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles In one video, we see a whole host of balloons popping with colour and a huge 'two' balloon in blue takes centre stage. Then, leading her fans through her home we swing to the garden which looks like a children's paradise. On the grass sits a huge inflatable shark slide which leads into a paddling pool. A water gun can be seen in shot too, as can

Finding kid toys that are both engaging and entertaining can be a challenge. These days, it's almost like everything is either too flashy and complicated or isn't really something preschoolers and toddlers actually want to play with for more than a few minutes. Skip Hop's new toy collection is thoughtfully designed to eliminate the challenges parents often face when looking for age-appropriate, stimulating, and creative toys. Whether your child is into playing games, pretend food play, or just needs a good, old-fashioned rolling toy that will keep their minds and hands occupied, Skip Hop has it. From a cupcake-building set that magically changes colors to a puppy-themed coffee bar that dispenses pretend coffee pods, these toys are great for imaginative play. New and improved plush toys designs with sensory stimulation built right in are ideal for teething tots, while preschoolers can build brain power playing games like the animal-themed memory match. The variety here means

An Aberdeen woman stole nearly £1,000 of goods in a series of thefts from Aberdeen stores. Sharon Baxter, whose address was given as Middlefield Terrace, targeted several shops between May 9 and May 24. The 51-year-old made off with food, meat, flowers, cosmetics, electrical items and even dog toys and dog leads during the spree. The items were sneaked out of the Coop, Marks and Spencer, Home Bargains and Boots and the total cost of the stolen goods was estimated to be £966.81. Appearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court for sentencing today, Baxter pleaded guilty to the thefts. Defence agent Ian Hardie said his client had long battled with drug addiction and was now "exhausted" by this lifestyle – and eager to change her ways. Sheriff Graham Buchanan nevertheless imposed a prison sentence on Baxter. He said: "There were a large number of thefts, and some where the value was quite substantial. "A lot of the property was not recovered." He sentenced he

Although Joe Rogan is nowadays best-known for being the face and voice of the UFC, he has a lot of interests outside of sports. For example, he's also passionate about cars, and he's not afraid to spend a few extra bucks to get luxury features in his cars. On top of that, he's also knowledgeable about car culture, and in the past, he's taken shots at various car companies and their fans. Naturally, his interest in cars means that he's also been interested in buying some rare, high performance cars. Here's a look at Joe Rogan's rare Acura NSX, which is now worth over $80,000. A look at Joe Rogan's career Before he hit it big with his work in the UFC and his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, he was a stand-up comedian who was just starting out in Hollywood. However, he worked his way up the food chain and in 2001, he became the host of the hit show, Fear Factor. This was his first big break in showbiz, and from there, he&#

Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If your dog could talk, what do you think she'd say? Probably something along the lines of "Let's play/eat/snuggle/explore." If you're a dog owner, you know the feeling of wanting to spoil your pup with anything you can get your paws on, but that can get expensive fast. Luckily, sites like Chewy offer up everyday essentials and toys from more than 1,000 brands. The site even has experts available any day, any time to answer all your burning questions about Fletcher's needs. With so many things to choose from, we explored the site to find some of the absolute best toys, grooming tools and safety products. Because man's best friend deserves to be treated as such. With more than 1,800 reviews, this fetch toy is popular among dogs and owners who want to play inside. The l

Many parents may agree to the fact that childhood is a great time to instil virtuous qualities in one's kid. 'Sharing is caring' maybe the oldest moral lesson children are taught about. This boy's parents seem to have done a fantastic job in explaining this principle to the youngling because he isn't just happy but ecstatic about sharing his Hot Wheels with his doggo. Posted to Reddit on June 20, this clip is captioned, "Our dog started playing with my son's Hot Wheels". The recording shows a young fellow and his doggo sitting next to a Hot Wheels racing track. A toy car runs through the plastic route. The canine carefully watches the play vehicle's movements and even pokes its nose into the setup a few times. The child giggles wildly, unable to keep his cool over the interest his pet is showing in his playthings. Our dog started playing with my son's hot wheels! from r/aww Since being shared to the subreddit 'aww', the

If your kids are Toy Story-obsessed and you're looking for a way to bring a little Pixar magic to your garden, look no further than this creative dad and his Little Tikes Cozy Coupe transformation. Liam Andrew, a 29-year-old estimator and father of two from Clacton-on-Sea, decided to use his lockdown creatively when separated from his twins Jude and Florence, 18 months. He picked up two coupes for free on Facebook Marketplace and spent just £45 transforming them into tributes to the famous movie. Liam told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk: "Myself and the twins' mummy have been having regular video chats so that the twins can hear and see me still. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles "We talked about how as they're getting to that age now - 18 months - that they would really enjoy a coupe each so that they can play out in them in the sunshine as they love the garden. "I didn't want to just go and buy them the coupes thou

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge will show a drive-in movie next Friday, June 26: "Toy Story 2" will be broadcast from the Woodbridge Community Center parking lot at 600 Main Street. The parking lot opens at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk (8 p.m. onwards). Get there early to secure a good parking spot! This is free and only open to Woodbridge Township residents. You must register in advance and registration is open to the first 150 cars that sign up. One registered car per family. Registration started Wednesday, June 17. Sign up here on Community Pass: http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/331/Recreation Testing if Sharks Can Smell a Drop of Blood

Forget the latest high-tech gadgets — jigsaw puzzles and board games are tipped to be among the top sellers as one of the State's biggest toy sales gets under way. Big W's Toy Mania sale is starting today. And a report has found that because so many parents have been spending more time cooped up with the kids, the more traditional toys have risen in popularity. Sales of children's jigsaw puzzles have jumped 225 per cent compared with this time last year. The shop's emerging trends report showed 55 per cent of parents have been spending more time playing with their children since isolation started. It found that 83 per cent of parents were using toys for learning and development. This year, according to Big W, WA families have ranked Lego their number one toy, followed by jigsaws, boardgames, the ever popular vehicles and items based on popular characters, such as Toy Story, Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig. BIG W chief toy buyer Christine Faulkner said the findings of the repo

A trip down memory lane! Archive images reveal how iconic toys like the Rock-A-Stack and Little People Farm have evolved over the years - as kids' brand Fisher-Price celebrates its 90th anniversary Fisher-Price, which was founded in 1930, is celebrating its 90th year The toy company has opened its archives to show how some of its classic toys have changed designs over the decades These include the Jumperoo, the Cash Register, and the Chatter Telephone By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 19:05 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 19:58 BST, 15 June 2020 Fisher-Price is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week by looking back at how some of its most iconic toys have changed over the years. The company, which was started by East Aurora New York mayor Irving Price, Herman Fisher, and Helen Schelle in 1930 to provide a financial boost during the Great Depression, has gone on to sell countless early-childhood staples that are beloved from generation to generation. But wh

Racing around everyday domestic environments in dinky toy cars isn't a fresh concept for Switch owners. Not only have we already had the original Super Toy Cars, but Table Top Racing: World Tour - Nitro Edition, too. Super Toy Cars 2 doesn't exactly have novelty on its side, then. Unfortunately, it doesn't have an awful lot else to recommend it, either – not with the Switch library being so well stocked with high-class casual racers. This game's angle is that it combines Mario Kart's bright and bouncy item-driven action with a little of Burnout's automotive violence, but the resultant game feels like it's come out of a chop shop, with its constituent parts only just about holding together. For all that, Super Toy Cars 2 handles surprisingly well. The racing physics here fall somewhere in between modern-day Mario Kart and OutRun 2, with a power drift system (just hold A while steering) enabling you to carve through corners whilst charging an immediate boo

A DAD has revealed how he made amazing Toy Story themed cars for his twins during lockdown. Liam Andrew, a 29-year-old estimator and father of two from Clacton-on-Sea, decided to use his lockdown creatively when separated from his twins Jude and Florence, 18 months. He picked up two coupes for free on Facebook Marketplace and spent just £45 transforming them into tributes to the famous movie. Liam told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk: "Myself and the twins' mummy have been having regular video chats so that the twins can hear and see me still. "We talked about how as they're getting to that age now - 18 months - that they would really enjoy a coupe each so that they can play out in them in the sunshine as they love the garden. "I didn't want to just go and buy them the coupes though - I have a bit of a creative flair and wanted to make them something that no-one else has and that was special. "I had seen the Woody design online but n

Even if you only have your kids in the car for five minutes, it looks like a tornado has hit the backseat. There are dirty little shoe prints all over the back of the front seats, toys are strewn on the floor and someone spilled their bottled water somehow. Car backseat organizers help protect your car seats and encourage your kids to keep everything organized. The covers go over the back of the front seat like a reverse bib and attach around the sides of the seats. You won't feel the buckles digging into your sides, though. The adjustable straps are relatively out-of-sight. The best car backseat organizers are ideal for car rides both long and short. The organizers can often hold iPads like a mini-TV, so your kids can watch something without having to physically hold their tablets. There are so many pockets that your kids will be able to bring multiple toys into the car. They also have built-in cup holders, which is great news if your car is short on drink receptacles. Two

After a reportedly calm morning, the Corsican capital of Ajaccio was throttled by 103mm (four inches) of rain in just two hours, triggering flash flooding across the city, wreaking havoc on residents and businesses alike. Intense thunderstorms localized over Ajaccio at around 11:30am local time on Thursday. The flooding began with an initial shower which dropped 40mm (1.5 inches) of rain in half an hour.  The storm then gathered pace as it continued into the afternoon and, after drainage systems were overwhelmed, city workers scrambled to replace burst sewer drain covers.  As eyewitness footage from the scene shows, cars and dumpsters were tossed around like toys by the flood waters.  The local fire department asked residents to shelter in place so they could limit the number of emergencies; one firefighter was injured during rescue operations.  Meanwhile, schools were dismissed early and the flooding worsened as the day progressed.  Storm barriers have been erected

It spent two years at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington, Illinois, before making its way to the auction house. The elaborate toy was made by Hamilton Steel Products, a Chicago company founded in 1933 whose original catalog also included an Army Jeep, a few variations of firetrucks, and a whole host of wagons, scooters, and tricycles.  RM Sotheby's Online Only: Pedal Power Auction will feature 52 other kid-powered vehicles—maybe adult-powered if you're really committed—all of which are from between 1927 and 1977. If you're hoping to snag one for your collection, this might be your best chance short of getting on an episode of American Pickers. Bidding will open at 1 p.m. EDT on June 17 and run through 11 a.m. on June 24, so you've got a whole week to bid the price up to well over the auction estimate of $1,200-$1,800. Got a tip? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com 15 Cool Mini Cars From Outside The United States

KEY POINTS Two sisters who were burdened with quarantine fatigue craved for some McDonald's food Their mom gave in and brought them to the nearest McDonald's one evening The two sisters used their toy cars on the drive-thru lane delighting McDonald's staff  Two U.K. sisters have been trying to get some Mcdonald's food after staying at home for several weeks due to the government's lockdown measures. When authorities gradually relaxed the strict isolation policies, they felt it was time to get their fix at the famous fast-food chain. Lockdown Fatigue Taz Martin, a resident of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire located East of England, told South West News Service that her daughters may have been feeling lockdown fatigue, which prompted them to crave for a McDonald's food. The U.K. was among the countries in Europe to impose strict stay-at-home orders, which eventually became a full lockdown, during the early stages of the pandemic. Weeks stretched into months as government

Mother is left stunned after daughters pick up McDonald's drive-thru order in 'Little Tikes' plastic cars - after agreeing they could have the treat if they collected it in their own vehicles Taz Martin, 42, from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, picked up the plastic toy cars  Daughters Dannielle, 13, and Teigan, nine, pedalled their way through drive-thru Mother revealed how she was surprised they went through with the creative idea By Emily Webber For Mailonline Published: 19:24 BST, 8 June 2020 | Updated: 19:33 BST, 8 June 2020 A mother was left stunned after her two daughters used 'Little Tikes' toy cars to pick up their first McDonald's in months as drive-thru staff applauded their creative efforts.  Taz Martin, 42, from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, revealed how her eldest daughter, 13-year-old Dannielle, had begged her for a McDonald's - but she had refused due to the 'ridiculous' queues.  And in a bid to get her hands on a Big Mac me

From Car and Driver This $62 million Los Angeles mansion comes with a 15-car "auto gallery," an adult version of a toy racetrack, and a racing simulator. At 15,642 square feet, this home looks like a playhouse for any auto enthusiast with deep pockets. Beyond the price tag, what's not to like? This LA mansion is a dangerous combination of a passion for cars and arguably too much money, but that's what makes it perfect for the uber-wealthy car enthusiast. The only thing that it may be missing is a life-size racetrack, but if you're spending $62 million on a home, odds are good paying for track time wouldn't be too much of an added burden. The home, at 1301 Collingwood in Los Angeles, comes with a 15-car "auto gallery" (per the listing, but admittedly, it is more gallery than garage) that looks to be inspired by none other than Batman's Batcave. According to the Wall Street Journal, the home belongs to Kipp Nelson, a former partner at investment ba

Dan Scanlan @scanlan_dan Friday Jun 5, 2020 at 2:02 PM Car events: Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine grand opening: 5 to 7 p.m. at 4730 U.S. 1 South in St. Augustine Shores. The 30,000-sq-foot facility is $10 per person, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Check out our full story on jacksonville.com. For more information, go to its Facebook page at facebook.com/classiccarmuseumstaug. Rockabilly Car & Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 1520 Wells Road in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle. Cars for Cancer Cure Car Show, hosted by Duval Car Club Cancer Awareness Inc.: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at BJ's restaurant at 15022 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville. Donations are used to buy toys for local cancer facilities. Fifth annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 9 a.m. to noon Saturda

Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Keeping kids occupied right now is a full-time job. And while tablets and TV can be helpful, you don't want to depend on them solely. "Toddlers are going through a critical time in their fine motor, gross motor and language development," Uma Levy, MD, a pediatrician at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, tells Yahoo Lifestyle. "Their brains are truly like sponges. They need activities that help them use and engage all of their senses." Adds Gina Posner, MD, a board-certified pediatrician at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California: "In general, toddlers tend to like toys that make noise and that they can interact with." Robert Keder, MD, a pediatrician who specializes in developmental behavior at Connecticut Children's

The world of racing sims is rarely seen to be the most approachable of genres. Dripping in jargon and technicalities that can feel like another language to those not versed in gears and gizmos, it can be a daunting genre to get involved with. But Project Cars 3, despite its position as a highly rated racing simulator, is aiming to strip down the walls between sim and arcade racer, and hopefully entice a few new players along the way too.  "We had a concern that simulators and racing sims were kind of seen as fairly po-faced and fairly technical and fairly dry, and not welcoming. A little bit elitist, maybe," says Pete Morrish, production director on Project Cars 3.  "While we've still got what we're renowned for, which is that amazing sandbox and toy set of loads of different cars and loads of different tracks and loads of different weather conditions that you can combine in whatever way you see fit – we popped on top of that a whole metagame, and a whole caree