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This is an edition of Up for Debate, a newsletter by Conor Friedersdorf. On Wednesdays, he rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Later, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here.Question of the WeekI was overwhelmed by your responses to last week’s question on cars! So for now, I’m going to hold off on a new question and promise to send out your excellent thoughts in the next newsletter. Meanwhile, I welcome your correspondence if you have suggestions for future questions, thoughts on what is below, or anything on a subject...

Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of the Toy Association (image credit: Stewart Wolpin) Just as they are in the consumer technology market, inflation, recession, geopolitical issues pressuring supply chains, excess inventory, a shrinking retail base, and identifying and retaining talent are all issues the toy industry is concerned about in 2023. But the state of the toy industry is healthy, according to Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of the Toy Association, who presented his state-of-the-industry address at the organization’s Play Date event on March 8, 2023, in midtown Manhattan. Play Date served as a winter press preview event now that...

We especially love the Advent calendar idea The bunny may bring chocolate and marshmallow goodies, but what about when the hunt is over and you’ve got a free afternoon ahead? Try a few fun Easter games for kids. From egg-cellent educational ideas to bunny-based movement activities, hop to it and add these Easter games for kids to your holiday activity list! Easter Egg Number Match View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mandisa | Happy Toddler Playtime (@happytoddlerplaytime) Toddlers and preschoolers will love this easy-to-DIY number-matching puzzle activity. It makes a fun activity for kids to practice counting and number...

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Wednesday so you’re hearing from us each week. Last month, Things To Do Editor Rossilynne Skena Culgan shared tips for living sustainably in NYC. What makes someone a New Yorker? Do you have to live here your whole life? Or can "New Yorkerness" be built over time? I've heard varying opinions on the subject. Some say a person must survive a year in the five boroughs before they...

Although the precise number of Americans living abroad is unknown, the U.S. Department of State estimates that approximately 9 million U.S. citizens are living abroad. Moreover, the Social Security Administration noted a 40% increase in the number of retirees drawing their Social Security overseas, according to CNBC report, which says affordable healthcare and better weather are key factors for those retiring abroad. But for whatever reason Americans decided to move away from their home, it surely comes with a share of pros and cons. This illuminating Ask Reddit thread shed a light on what exactly American expats like and don’t...