Kreuzlingen Barbie Wonderland becomes a meeting place:
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Hundreds of barbers raided across England: Turkish-style barbers targeted over suspicions they were being used as fronts
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How to Make and 3D Print Your AI Action Figure: Here's how to jump on the AI action figure "Barbie box" bandwagon -- and how to 3D print it so you can have it ...
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Barnes & Noble opening 60 new stores in 2025: See what locations are already up, running
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Not just for Easter: Pets at Home pauses the sale and adoption of rabbits: The pet shop announced it will be pausing sales of rabbits due to their association ...
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Police raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs: The BBC follows raids on hundreds of High Street businesses suspected of money ...
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Sam's Club announces plans to remodel all 600 locations, open 15 stores per year: New locations of the Walmart-owned club retailer are already planned for two ...
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Gloomhaven: Second Edition on hold due to Trump tariffs causing a 'ripple effect' on the board game industry, says publisher: 'Our products are no longer ...
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Furniture shop fraud probe leads to arrest of Free State detective: A police sergeant stationed at the Bohlokong detective unit is facing a charge of defeating ...
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Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop: Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's ...
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NYC shop owners ‘terrified’ as many brace for price hikes and economic uncertainty
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JCPenney store closures: 7 locations shuttering in coming weeks, 1 store now staying open
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Apple customers in US rush to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs: One employee said the store was slammed with people panic-buying phones ...
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Tell us the shops you would like to see in Hull city centre: We want to hear your views on the shops you'd love to see on our high street
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Emilia Wickstead’s Guide to Auckland, New Zealand: The Kiwi designer gives us her tips on where to stay, shop, and eat in Auckland, New Zealand and its ...
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Lakers' LeBron James Becomes 1st Male Athlete to be Barbie 'Kenbassador' Doll
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump tariffs: A bitter price hike in US coffee shops : Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans.
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Key Facts: Tariffs Drive Up Prices for US Coffee Shops
Apr 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The introduction of 10% tariffs on coffee imports is causing price increases at US cafes and bakeries.
- Customers are reducing their orders and opting for simpler coffee, leading to decreased sales.
- Coffee shop owners in San Francisco and Washington DC report ongoing price hikes and the need to raise prices again.
- Inflation and rising costs for other goods, such as eggs, further strain businesses and contribute to a decline in customer traffic.
"We unfortunately project to raise prices again in order to sustain our business."— Jenny Ngo, owner of Telescope Coffee, discussing the impact of tariffs on her business.
CNA Apr 15
One in five Northshore Plaza businesses shutter amid increased competition and higher rents
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I Tried All the Best Pieces From the New GapStudio Collection–Here’s the Vogue Verdict
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Boy 'poisoned' from spaza snacks now 'breathing on his own': An eight-year-old Soweto boy who was hospitalised after allegedly eating ...
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Big Lots store openings update: See the full list of ‘2nd wave’ locations that will reopen for business in May
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Khaleej Times Apr 09
India launches Aadhaar app with face ID authentication, no physical card, photocopies needed
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Starbucks is updating its dress code for baristas: Starbucks is updating its uniform policy, emphasizing the appearance of its recognizable “green aprons” as ...
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'Every day, every single customer': Tariffs hit close to home inside Asian grocers
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Lengwil tank farm to be demolished: Lang Energie AG plans to dismantle ten large steel tanks used to store gasoline, diesel, and heating oil ...
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Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs: The Trump administration's threat of massive new tariffs has sent Apple Inc ...
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ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Mocked for Pointing Gun at Officer’s Head: “So many things wrong here but let’s start with not pointing the barrel of that rifle at your ...
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Tariff-hit small businesses fear getting crushed by corporate rivals: “This is going to put people out of business,” said an entrepreneur in East Atlanta Village ...
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Are Lowes stores closing? Yes, but only for a day. Here’s why: Viral rumors sparked panic, but Lowe’s stores are simply closing for the holiday.
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1News Apr 10
Woolworths confirms restructure, two stores to close: The supermarket chain had been consulting on changes to its operating model across the country.
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12 Portland area thrift stores that are actually cheap: There are no tariffs on thrifting: Here are our favorite actually cheap thrift stores in and around ...
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Trader Joe's Easter mini tote bags listed online for up to $400 shortly after debut
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Boston Guide: Where to Eat, Stay, and Shop in the Massachusetts Capital: Ahead of this year’s Boston Marathon, find everywhere you should visit in the vibrant ...
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B.C. billionaire interested in buying Hudson’s Bay stores: B.C. billionaire Weihong Liu recently took to Chinese social media platform RedNote saying she wants ...
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Let ChatGPT Turn You Into an Action Figure: How it Works: Jump on the AI action figure "Barbie box" trend. All you need is a full-body photo and ChatGPT.
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Three pairs of jeans a minute sold as Jeanswest offloads $20 million in stock: Jeanswest entered voluntary administration in March and is switching to an ...
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Security staff robbed of cash at gunpoint at Auckland's Sylvia Park : The vehicle used to flee the scene was found on fire behind a block of shops in Mount ...
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After Sixt, Telekom is also dumping Tesla - | but not because of Elon Musk: According to a report in "Automobilwoche," Telekom is also parting ways with the ...
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Ontario wine agents say it's 'unfair' province's grocery stores still selling California wines
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LAUSD 'Last Repair Shop' gets $1 million, plus visit from Yo-Yo Ma: The LAUSD program that provides free working instruments and was featured in the ...
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Former Barcelona star who won the Champions League and played with Lionel Messi is spotted working in French sports shop after retiring five years ago
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Image from the original article. Source: Trade conflict with the USA: "Europe is ready for a good deal" - | Von der Leyen proposes tariff deal to Trump
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Key Facts: Trade Tensions: EU Proposal Rejected by Trump
Apr 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdf.de
- US President Trump rejected the EU's tariff proposal from Commission President von der Leyen, which aimed to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods.
- The EU remains open to negotiations and has reiterated its offer to the US, although it acknowledges the low likelihood of quick progress.
- EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic emphasized that negotiations are a priority, while countermeasures against US services are also under consideration.
- EU member states are divided on how to respond to US tariffs, with some advocating for a moderate approach.
"We need to see how the negotiations progress in order to decide which instrument we will use."— Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, regarding future negotiations with the USA.
ChatGPT: They just want to play: With ChatGPT, anyone can now transform themselves into a digital hero like the ones you'd find in a toy store ...
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US toy store owner says costs will skyrocket due to China tariffs: Toy stores are among the hardest hit by President Donald Trump's escalating trade war ...
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Inside the top-secret area of Disney World that theme park visitors and cast members never see
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Barrow eatery 'overwhelmed' by support after award win: Buttylicious, managed by Becci Instance at Slater Street, was named by readers of The Mail as the 'Best ...
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Kleve: Shop owner Christoph Gebhardt despite threats and hate messages - | Head of "Très chig"
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Andrea Nevins dead: Documentary filmmaker dies: Andrea Nevins, wife of former Showtime chairman David Nevins, died Saturday after battling breast cancer ...
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Citizen's income recipients earn thousands of euros with a strange fetish: Lea and René from the social documentary "Poor Germany" receive citizen's ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump tariffs could backfire in the oddest of places: stores that sell MAGA merch in SC
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Key Facts: Tariffs May Impact Trump Merchandise Sales in SC
Apr 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: postandcourier.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: postandcourier.com
- Store owners in North Myrtle Beach face challenges as President Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices on Trump-branded merchandise.
- Rick Kligman, co-owner of Keep on Trumpin', has placed larger orders to mitigate potential price increases.
- Viktor Ilus, owner of The Dixie Shop, remains optimistic but acknowledges that significant price hikes could affect sales.
- A recent poll indicates that most South Carolinians believe tariffs will raise prices on essential goods.
"Most Republicans understand what tariffs do and why President Trump is using them."— Alan Orgeron, who runs a Trump store in Murrells Inlet, explains his customers' view on tariffs.
Saddle Up and Ride … to Walmart?: Four men casually rode their horses up and down the aisles in Louisiana.
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ChatGPT is transforming LinkedIn users into really dull dolls: After the internet used OpenAI’s latest image generator to Ghiblify themselves ...
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Target's New Spring Arrivals Are Already on Sale—I'm Eyeing These 11 Styles From $11
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Migrant worker who worked up to 115 hours a week awarded €71,000 by WRC : Man had to beg his employer for occasional payments, Workplace Relations Commission ...
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Citizen's Income recipients earn thousands of euros in black money with a curious fetish
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Jellycats worth £20k stolen from Cheddar bear shop by ram raiders: Staff say thieves rammed into the shop "eight times" using a wooden post as "a battering ram".
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How Taiwan plans to strategically use its 13K 7-Elevens in wartime if China attacks the island
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Man arrested for series of shop thefts at Changi Airport: He allegedly stole items such as a handbag, watches and chocolates. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Between tariffs and survival, American business owners are doing alarming math: Many U.S. shop owners feel like collateral damage in President Trump's trade war ...
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Costa Coffee breaks silence after banning beloved cat from store: It said while some stores allow well-behaved dogs, cats are a no-go
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Why everyone’s buzzing about Barbiecore: Transform yourself into an AI-generated doll
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New report says Portland is cooler than Los Angeles: Please, do not tell your friends in New York, but they didn’t even rank in the top 10.
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Teen stole 4 cars for rides while out on bail after injuring pedestrians with e-bike
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Gen Z coffee lovers discover new way to combat insane java prices with new 'home café’ trend
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