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Apr 19, 2026 - World

Police said that a sample from one of the 190-gram jars of "Carrots and Potatoes" baby food reported by a customer had tested positive for rat poison.

Apr 19, 2026 - World

About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidationFor years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent bookstores are suddenly making a comeback.About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024. Countless independent restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, clothing stores and other small businesses also continue to thrive even in this era of ever-bigger retailers, fast-casual restaurants and massive e-commerce platforms. Continue reading...

Apr 19, 2026 - World

On the ship, crew members’ phones unknowingly helped the tracker send location data.

Apr 19, 2026 - World

Japan on Saturday signed a deal to sell 11 Japanese-designed stealth frigates to emerging defense partner Australia in a $6.5 billion arms-export deal that is Tokyo's largest ever.

Apr 19, 2026 - World

Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government to ask MPs to back controversial voluntary repatriation schemeItalian lawyers will be paid bonuses if they successfully convince their immigrant clients to return home under a government plan that has been compared to a “wild west-style bounty”.The incentive is in the latest security bill from Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government and goes to the lower house of parliament for final approval this week. It was passed by the upper house after fiery debate. Continue reading...