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The strike brought out New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who joined nurses on the picket line and spoke at one of the strike sites.

The nurses' issues include staffing levels, security, benefits, and wages.

The hospitals have called the nurses' demands extreme and reckless.

Hospitals have also started hiring replacement nurses to fill the vacancies.

And finally, Mattel has added a new Barbie to its lineup, one who has autism.

The doll features articulated wrists and elbows to simulate stimming, which is defined as repetitive movements to help those with autism regulate senses.

She also has noise-canceling headphones, sensory-sensitive clothing, and a fidget spinner.

A spokesperson for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, which partnered with Mattel to develop the new doll, said, quote, it is so important for young autistic people to see authentic, joyful representations of themselves.

That's exactly what this doll is.

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