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Hot Wheels
Coverage of Hot Wheels in the Nexus archive.
- Crockett ripped for latest 'low IQ' jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for mocking Gov. Greg Abbott's disability, referencing his 1980s paralyzing tree incident and reiterating prior 'Governor Hot Wheels' jabs. Critics and social media users condemned her remarks as 'low IQ' and offensive, while Abbott's office avoided direct comment.
- Mattel goes through another round of layoffs
Mattel plans to lay off 65 workers in May as part of ongoing layoffs in the past year. The company, known for Barbie and Hot Wheels, continues to face workforce reductions.