A 34-year-old Branson man, who identified as a 2023 Ford F-250 pickup truck, died Wednesday night after being struck by a semi-truck on Highway 65. The man, known as “Mack,” was reportedly mimicking vehicle movements on the roadway at around 9:15 p.m. when the collision occurred. The semi-truck driver was uninjured, and no charges are expected.

Mack had gained attention for his “trans-vehicle identity,” often wearing truck-themed clothing and full vehicle gear. The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating and urges witnesses to call their office. A vigil is planned for Saturday.

Babylon Bee, 5/20/21: BILLUND, DENMARK—As part of its new push toward inclusion and diversity, LEGO has unveiled a new set of genderless bricks without male or female connectors.

USAToday, 10/11/21:

Lego announced Monday the company will work to remove gender stereotypes from its toys following a global study that looked into how creative play is gendered.

The research, commissioned by the Lego Group and carried out by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, found attitudes toward children’s activities and future goals continue to be unequal and confined to gender biases. Read the rest of this entry »