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Store Cutbacks: A Shift Toward Smarter Retail

April 25, 2026

Bath & Body Works has quietly shut 92 shops in its latest yearly report, showing how the brand is reshaping its physical presence while aiming for a fresh surge in growth. The closures happened across the U. S. during the fiscal year that ended on Jan. 31, but the company kept the specific sites und

crime

Teen Beaten for Saying No: A Warning About Online Hate

April 25, 2026

A video filmed on a New York City sidewalk shows a 14‑year‑old boy violently attack a 15‑year‑old girl after she declined his request for her phone number. The boy’s forceful action caused the girl to suffer a concussion and be rushed to the hospital. Her mother described the incident as “outright a

health

Health Insights: Tick Season, AI Misinformation and CDC Leadership

April 25, 2026

Céline Gounder, a senior health editor, shared her observations on several platforms about current public health concerns. On CBS Mornings she explained why hospitals see more patients during the peak of tick season, noting that warmer temperatures and outdoor activities increase exposure to tick

environment

Words we lose, world we forget

April 25, 2026

Everyday speech used to include mossy banks, singing bees, and blade-soft grass. Yet over two centuries, these small picturesque labels have quietly slipped out of books and conversations. A study tracking 28 simple nature words finds they appear sixty percent less now than in 1800, matching a paral

lifestyle

New seats for business class travelers on Boeing 787s

April 25, 2026

Airlines are upgrading their business class seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, set to roll out between 2026 and 2027. These upgrades aim to attract premium passengers by offering more comfort and privacy. Some airlines are going all out with fancy suites, while others are trying bold new seat designs

finance

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

April 24, 2026

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

health

Mushrooms: A Brain Boost Worth a Try?

April 24, 2026

Eating mushrooms might do more than just add flavor to a meal. A recent study looked into common edible fungi such as white button, shiitake, oyster, and dried varieties. Researchers followed a group of adults aged 60 and above, tracking both their mushroom intake and mental sharpness over time. Th

politics

Two Americans Die in Mexico: What Really Happened?

April 24, 2026

A recent accident in Mexico’s Chihuahua state has raised serious questions about a secret operation involving US officials. Two Americans—reportedly CIA officers—died when their car crashed while traveling with Mexican officials. The US government confirmed the deaths but avoided naming the agency t

sports

Alabama Secures Coach DeBoer With Big New Deal

April 23, 2026

The University of Alabama has signed Kalen DeBoer to a fresh seven‑year contract that boosts his yearly pay to $12. 5 million and sharpens the buyout terms if he leaves early. The agreement, approved by the university’s trustees in a virtual session, places DeBoer among the top five highest‑paid col

politics

Things to Know on April 22

April 22, 2026

In Texas, a new court decision allows public schools to put the Ten Commandments on classroom walls. This move has sparked a debate about religion in education and could lead to a future Supreme Court case. On Earth Day, a recent study shows that almost half of the U. S. population lives in areas w