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Fabric and crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection: What to know
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Quick Glance: Joann Files Bankruptcy Due to Consumer Decline
  • The fabric and crafting retailer Joann Inc. took the step to file for bankruptcy as it faced challenges in sustaining its financial obligations following a period of decreased sales after the pandemic lockdowns.

  • Following the bankruptcy proceedings, the Hudson, Ohio-based chain is set to transition to private ownership under the supervision of specific creditors and industry stakeholders, as indicated in an official company statement.

  • Having previously managed to reduce its debt outside of court in 2020, the retail chain found itself grappling with supply chain disruptions and inflation, prompting consumers to scale back on discretionary spending.

  • The legal proceedings for this matter are under the designation of JOANN Inc., 24-10418, in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
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PMAs should be reserved for those with certified medical needs or walking difficulties: Sellers, therapists
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‘Singapore kaya toast’ is among world’s 100 best sandwiches. Malaysians say it’s ‘stolen’ from them
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Singapore Opposition Leader Singh Charged in Lying Scandal: Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh was charged with two counts under the Parliament Act in ...
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Singapore Opposition Leader Singh Charged in Lying Scandal
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YOURSAY | No need for Commonwealth Games, fix domestic woes: 'One can only hope they learn from past mistakes.'
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YOURSAY | No need for Commonwealth Games, fix domestic woes
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Hong Kong stars Joey Yung, Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung spotted in Singapore: The three friends are likely in town to film their travel reality series ...
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A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in three months. While no deaths have been confirmed, one worker was declared missing after falling into a ...
Quick Glance: State of Emergency Declared Following Another Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
  • A state of emergency was announced after a volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time within a few months.

  • Lava flowed from the Sundhnúksgíga crater row, resulting in the evacuation of a local fishing village and a luxury spa.

  • Scientists indicated on Sunday morning that the eruption seems to be losing strength and could diminish in the following hours.

  • Airports across the country, including in the capital Reykjavík, remain “unaffected,” as stated on the Keflavik Airport website.
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When does 'Euphoria' Season 3 come out? Sydney Sweeney says filming begins soon: Season 3 of the hit teen drama is slated to return in 2025, and filming could ...
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When does 'Euphoria' Season 3 come out? Sydney Sweeney says filming begins ...
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Woman horrified to find cockroach in Mr Bean drink: Singapore Food Agency said it is looking into the incident.
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Woman horrified to find cockroach in Mr Bean drink
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Is Singapore ready to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?: The Australian state of Victoria pulled out as host of the March 2026 Games, citing projected cost ...
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Is Singapore ready to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
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U.S. to finance $500m in green exports to Vietnam: HO CHI MINH CITY -- The U.S. has inked a half-billion-dollar deal to boost green exports to Vietnam ...
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U.S. to finance $500m in green exports to Vietnam
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Who stole Judy Garland's red ruby slippers in 2005? The 'Wizard of Oz' theft case explained
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Who stole Judy Garland's red ruby slippers in 2005? The 'Wizard of Oz' ...
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Man jailed 2 weeks for sneaking another man into Taylor Swift concert: Wu Zhihong tried to distract a security officer, while another man tried to tailgate a ...
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Man jailed 2 weeks for sneaking another man into Taylor Swift concert
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Grab users can now pay in crypto: Users of ride hailing operator Grab can now choose to pay in cryptocurrencies as the firm moves to build up its digital asset ...
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Grab users can now pay in crypto
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Virginia university professor found dead after being reported missing at Florida conference
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Virginia university professor found dead after being reported missing at ...
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Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Palestinian territories and Israel as part of Middle East trip
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Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Palestinian territories and Israel as part of ...
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Chinese jet maker COMAC eyes Southeast Asia after Singapore debut: SINGAPORE/HONG KONG -- When China's answer to the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320 debuted ...
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Chinese jet maker COMAC eyes Southeast Asia after Singapore debut
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Online retailer Shein targeted by fast-fashion bill in France: PARIS -- Shein and similar Asian retailers are facing a penalty of up to 10 euros ($11) for each ...
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Online retailer Shein targeted by fast-fashion bill in France
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UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says: Kate spent two weeks in hospital in January after her surgery.
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UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says
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Singapore fencer Amita Berthier qualifies for Paris Olympics: SINGAPORE: National fencer Amita Berthier will make it two consecutive Olympic appearances after ...
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Singapore fencer Amita Berthier qualifies for Paris Olympics
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Singapore raises minimum qualifying salary amount for foreigners: The Employment Pass allows foreign professionals, managers and executives to work in Singapore.
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Singapore raises minimum qualifying salary amount for foreigners
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In India’s ‘dummy’ schools, students don’t have to attend classes: Students are enrolling in dummy schools to focus on competitive college entrance exams.
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In India’s ‘dummy’ schools, students don’t have to attend classes
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Talks collapse as doctors' strike enters day five: "It is not a strike for promises; it is a strike for real outcomes," said the doctors union.
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Talks collapse as doctors' strike enters day five
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How a scammer used forged emails to convince her boss to give her S$3.7 million over 10 years
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How a scammer used forged emails to convince her boss to give her S$3 ...
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Look at the #ITTFWorldRankings after #SingaporeSmash 🤩 Get the full update at |~2~| 💻#TableTennis #PingPong
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Man falls to death from hot-air balloon in Melbourne: The hot-air balloon was airborne for approximately 30 minutes before the man fell out of the basket.
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Man falls to death from hot-air balloon in Melbourne
Quick Glance: Fatal Incident Involving Hot Air Balloon in Australia
  • Republican Congressman Mike Bost faces a tough challenge from the right, despite his support for Trump.

  • Several Republican incumbents have faced close primary challenges from MAGA-aligned opponents.

  • A growing number of Republican incumbents are facing serious primary challenges from far-right candidates.

  • Former loyalty to Trump as a shield against primary challenges is no longer as effective, leading to increased tension within the Republican Party.
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Meet Melvados' 'Brownie Girl': She tests ice cream and brittle, and launched diabetic-friendly brownies
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Meet Melvados' 'Brownie Girl': She tests ice cream and brittle ...
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How Malaysia Airlines came back from twin tragedies: Despite the MH370 and MH17 disasters, Malaysia's national carrier is still flying a decade on.
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How Malaysia Airlines came back from twin tragedies
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"Every airdrop of humanitarian assistance will save lives, will make a difference," said Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Sunday ...
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'Some passengers were bleeding': Private bus crashes into SBS Transit bus at JB checkpoint
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'Some passengers were bleeding': Private bus crashes into SBS ...
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Chai Hee Keong was tasked to follow instructions relayed through another member and place bets accordingly.
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SM Teo Chee Hean hails Singapore firms investing in new growth areas in Sichuan: Mr Teo says Singapore looks forward to more opportunities for collaboration.
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SM Teo Chee Hean hails Singapore firms investing in new growth areas in ...
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MARCH 19 — HEADLINES
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THEY'RE IN. 🐶 NCAA West RegionNo. 8 Mississippi State Men's Basketball vs. No. 9 Michigan State#SECMBB x March Madness Men's Basketball
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Worker, 23, dies following accident in Bedok industrial building: A 23-year-old foreign worker died last Saturday (March 16) afternoon after he was involved in ...
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Worker, 23, dies following accident in Bedok industrial building
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Six men under probe for illegal horse-betting activities in Yishun: Police conducted enforcement operations against illegal gambling activities in Yishun on ...
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Six men under probe for illegal horse-betting activities in Yishun
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Extreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS study: Rising temperatures could further reduce S'pore’s fertility rate, which dipped to below 1 in ...
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Extreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS study
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Aesthetic doctor accused of causing woman's death claims trial; defence points to patient's alleged use of slimming products
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Aesthetic doctor accused of causing woman's death claims trial; defence ...
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Miami is positioning itself as a business haven to rival Switzerland, Monaco or Singapore, says the mayor: www.ft.com/content/c3a83008-124d-484a-9c0b-9f4f9d947cbb
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Review: Japan Airlines First Class Airbus A350-1000 (HND-JFK): Detailed review of Japan Airlines' stunning new Airbus A350-1000 first class ...
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Review: Japan Airlines First Class Airbus A350-1000 (HND-JFK)
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American man who lived in an iron lung for 70 years dies: Mr Paul Alexander contracted polio in 1952, at six years of age.
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American man who lived in an iron lung for 70 years dies
Quick Glance: 70 Years Living in Iron Lung: Paul Alexander's Passing
  • Paul Alexander passed away at the age of 78 after living in an Iron Lung for over 70 years as a polio patient.

  • His brother shared the news of his death on Facebook after Paul Alexander contracted the coronavirus.

  • Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that can result in paralysis and respiratory difficulties.

  • Vaccination against polio is the most effective measure to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Duo discovers bird-dropping spider new to Singapore: It is the third such species of the spider spotted in Singapore.
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Duo discovers bird-dropping spider new to Singapore
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Transport ministry posts RO 30m of revenues in 2023: Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology said that it paid more than RO ...
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Transport ministry posts RO 30m of revenues in 2023
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Stall owners set up in spaces apart from Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar, as competition for customers heats up
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Stall owners set up in spaces apart from Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar ...
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'A heartrending case': 12 years' jail for woman who cheated boss into giving her S$3.7 million
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'A heartrending case': 12 years' jail for woman who cheated boss into ...
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MoH reduces service fees to support health sector: H E Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, has issued Ministerial Decision No 71/2024 ...
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MoH reduces service fees to support health sector
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FairPrice giving free snacks and drinks to Muslim customers across 61 stores this Ramadan
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FairPrice giving free snacks and drinks to Muslim customers across 61 ...