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USA Today
6 hours ago
- USA Today
Grand Theft Labubu? Police recover $30,000 worth of the stolen toys
You've heard of Grand Theft Auto, but what about Grand Theft Labubu? Well, police investigating a warehouse robbery recovered thousands of dollars worth of Labubus, the popular toy that has taken the internet by storm, Chino, California, officials said in a news release. When serving a search warrant to a resident in nearby Upland, the detectives recovered 14 boxes of Labubus valued at around $30,000. Evidence shows that the stolen Labubus located in southern California were being prepared for resale, according to the police department. Labubus, which are difficult to purchase from Pop Mart, the original vendor, are often resold online for high prices. The Labubus have since been returned to their rightful owners. What happened? The Labubus were stolen from a warehouse over several days, according to police. During the investigation, when police served the search warrant, a suspect attempted to flee the scene but surrendered. Police did not identify the suspects in their press release. Is your Labubu real? We spot differences between Pop Mart dolls and 'Lafufus' Other Labubu theft in California The recovery came after another location, One Stop Sales, a store in La Puente, California, 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, shared footage of thieves stealing around $7,000 worth of Labubus from the store, USA TODAY reported last week. "The vehicle used in the crime, a stolen Toyota Tacoma, was recovered shortly afterward," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. USA TODAY has reached out to the Chino and Los Angeles police departments for additional information, including any potential links between the two incidents. What is a Labubu? Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes. The Labubu keychains are furry and come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Pop Mart has sold small Labubus, in addition to dolls shaped like shrimp tempura, carrying Coke products, dressed as pumpkins and more. Some people might say the doll looks a bit scary, while others think they're downright adorable. The doll was designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung around 10 years ago, according to Business Insider. But today, Labubus are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy maker Pop Mart, as part of their 'The Monsters' line. They are adored by many, including celebrities like Lizzo and Lady Gaga. Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
The ritzy car crash shockers celebrities want you to forget. LUCY MANLY tracks down the A-listers tearing up the eastern suburbs before LanLan ever got behind the wheel of her Rolls-Royce
Nothing screams 'Sydney' like a mysterious Chinese socialite crashing her Tiffany blue Rolls-Royce into a Mercedes van being driven by Kyle Sandilands ' chauffeur. But long before LanLan Yang got behind the wheel, I've witnessed plenty of celebs, sportsmen and 'It' girls tear up the eastern suburbs Grand Theft Auto-style in a parade of luxury vehicles - only to receive a slap on the wrist.
9 News
2 days ago
- 9 News
Cement mixer truck stolen and used in heist in Melbourne
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Business owners in Melbourne's south-east have been left devastated after thieves used a stolen cement truck for a heist. Despite leaving behind a trail of destruction, the crooks came out empty-handed. It didn't take much for the stolen cement mixer truck to smash through the glass doors of a Hallam business. It didn't take much for the stolen cement mixer truck to smash through the glass doors of a Hallam business. (Nine) With the mixer still running the thief made a less than graceful exit from the vehicle and ransacked the tyre shop armed with a metal pole. Dinuka Tissera from DHF Tyres said he's "devastated". "As a small business it's tough as it is and to go through this rubbish," he said. Tissera has owned the store for 10 years. He's in disbelief, comparing it to the video game Grand Theft Auto . The truck was stolen from a nearby supply store about midnight today. The thieves used a front-end loader to ram the office then steal the keys before hitting three other businesses, including a mechanic, a service station and the tyre shop. "The penalties are not harsh enough. Running rampant. It's ridiculous to be honest," Tissera said. The truck was stolen from a nearby supply store about midnight today. (Nine) "It's actually just a joke to them. They know they'll just get a slap on the wrist and they'll do it again next week." The machinery was spotted just after 1am in a residential street. The crooks jumped from the vehicle but it didn't stop and rolled into a parked car. One witness said it almost hit a house. Despite the effort the thieves made to break into the various businesses, they left empty-handed, while the owners were left with hefty damage bills and a mess to clean up. Melbourne Melbourne police crime Australia theft national CONTACT US
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Take-Two CEO says AI could lead to better-paying video-game jobs
Looking to level up your paycheck? If you work in the video-game industry, learning how to make good use of generative AI could soon benefit your bottom line, Strauss Zelnick, chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, told Business Insider. Generative AI will help "in eliminating mundane work and allowing our teams to work on higher-level, more interesting work," he said in an interview Thursday after the "Grand Theft Auto" publisher delivered fiscal first quarter results that exceeded guidance and analysts' expectations. "I don't think I know anyone who will object to that because higher-level work is usually more highly compensated work." Zelnick was named chairman of Take-Two in 2007 and became CEO in 2011. In addition to "Grand Theft Auto," the company is behind hit video-game franchises such as "Red Dead Redemption," "NBA 2K," "Civilization," and "Words With Friends." Earlier in his career, Zelnick held executive positions at companies such as BMG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, and Columbia Pictures. Speaking with Business Insider, Zelnick, 68, declined to specify how Take-Two is using generative AI. His remarks come as other big-company CEOs, such as Amazon's Andy Jassy, have issued more downbeat outlooks about the technology's potential impact on employment. "It's hard to know exactly where this nets out over time, but in the next few years, we expect that this will reduce our total corporate workforce as we get efficiency gains from using AI extensively across the company," Jassy wrote in a memo to employees in June that he shared publicly online. Zelnick said his optimistic outlook applies to more than just interactive entertainment, a global industry forecast to generate nearly $190 billion in game-software revenue this year, according to analytics firm Newzoo. He also expects AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT to create more jobs for the world at large. "The history of technology is that technology increases employment. You literally can find no example of where new technology has decreased overall employment," he said. "Anytime there are new innovations, there's a cohort of people screaming and yelling about how the good old days are going to disappear, and then what happens? The world gets better, safer, more abundant, and unemployment increases."
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Take-Two Stock (TTWO) Slips on GTA 6 Price Comments
Take-Two (TTWO) stock slipped on Friday after Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on the price of Grand Theft Auto 6. During an interview with Variety, Zelnick said, 'Our goal always is to deliver more value than what we charge, so we've had variable pricing at the company forever.' Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Zelnick went on to say that Take-Two follows the same pricing trend as the rest of the gaming industry. This has it releasing products for a premium price and reducing it later to increase the player base. He stated this works 'not just because the game itself is great, but also because consumers have paid a fair price for it.' This still leaves it unclear how much Take-Two will charge for GTA VI. The industry has shifted lately to increased prices for AAA games, coming in between $70 and $80. However, there's also been speculation that Take-Two could charge up to $100 for the latest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. However, Zelnick's comments don't seem to suggest that this will be the case. Take-Two Stock Movement Today Take-Two stock was down 1.59% on Friday, but remained up 20.65% year-to-date. The stock has also surged 56.39% over the past 12 months. Excitement around GTA 6 and strong earnings reports have been major factors behind these gains. TTWO stock will likely rally even more when the newest Grand Theft Auto game is released on May 26, 2026. Is Take-Two Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Turning to Wall Street, the analysts' consensus rating for Take-Two is Strong Buy, based on 18 Buy ratings over the past three months. With that comes an average TTWO stock price target of $259.24, representing a potential 16.92% upside for the shares.
