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Big Lots Store Reopenings Post-Bankruptcy Big Lots is set to reopen 132 stores in May as part of its recovery strategy following its bankruptcy filing in September last year and subsequent acquisition by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. The stores, which will operate under the Big Lots brand, previously slated for closure, are being revived by Variety Wholesalers, which aims to enhance accessibility across 14 states, with significant openings in North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The...

Four female students, aged 4 to 18, were killed on Monday in Chatham, Illinois, when a vehicle struck the YNOT After School Camp program. The driver, 44-year-old Marianne Akers, was hospitalized with no injuries and is not in custody as the investigation continues; authorities have stated the incident does not appear to be a targeted attack. In-person classes were canceled in the Ball-Chatham School District to focus on the emotional well-being of the community after...

During a recent hearing, DOJ attorneys defended the deportation of four alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, asserting it did not breach a court order requiring noncitizens to have a chance to voice safety concerns before removal. They claimed the operation was conducted by the Department of Defense, not Homeland Security. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy has yet to rule on modifying the injunction but indicated a need for further information on the notice...

Severe weather continues to affect the Midwest, with intense storms impacting millions, including tornadoes reported in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Damage from hail, wind, and tornadoes has been noted across ten states, with the potential for more severe storms forecasted in northern Texas and Oklahoma, including golf ball-sized hail. A flood watch is in effect for parts of Texas and Missouri, with concerns for life-threatening flash floods due to saturated ground conditions. Full Article

After Trump's tariffs, why does the UK continue trading with the US?Despite high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the UK continues to trade with the US due to the significant economic interdependence between the two nations. The US accounts for over 10% of global GDP, supplying essential goods like soybeans and machinery that are not easily replaceable. While the trade wars have encouraged countries to seek alternative markets, such shifts are time-consuming and could...

Tragic Vehicle Crash in Chatham, IllinoisFour minors, aged 4 to 18, died after a vehicle crashed into a building hosting an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday. The driver, who was uninjured, is considered a suspect, though no charges have been filed yet, and multiple others were hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the incident. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed his condolences, emphasizing the profound loss felt by the community...