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Target, grappling with escalating theft and “organized retail crime,” is set to close nine outlets across four states. Despite “adding more security team members, using third-party guard services, and implementing theft-deterrent tools,” the challenges with crime persisted. Below are the affected markets along with the remaining stores and employment data:

New York City:
Harlem: 517 E 117th St. (96 remaining stores, over 20,000 team members)
Seattle:
University Way: 4535 University Way NE
Ballard: 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 100 (22 remaining stores, nearly 4,000 team members)
San Francisco/Oakland:
SF Folsom: 1690 Folsom St.
Oakland Broadway: 2650 Broadway
Pittsburg: 4301 Century Blvd. (32 remaining stores, over 6,400 team members)
Portland:
Galleria: 939 SW Morrison St.
Powell: 3031 SE Powell Blvd.
Hollywood: 4030 NE Halsey St. (15 remaining stores, more than 2,500 team members)
Over 150 stores remain operational in these regions. Target is boosting security through locking cases for certain merchandise and allying with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations division. “While we will continue to make meaningful investments throughout our business, we cannot solve this issue on our own,” the firm noted.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl has provided updates on Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment, sharing that the Princess of Wales has made positive progress. After undergoing preventative chemotherapy following her surgery in early 2024, Kate initially struggled with the intense treatment but is now reportedly “turning a corner” and feeling better.

Sources have mentioned sightings of her spending time with her children, a reassuring sign for her recovery. While she has taken time away from the public eye, her return to royal duties is anticipated, but only once her health fully allows it. William has been a constant source of support during this challenging time

For weeks, a little girl from across the street waved at me, day and night. There was something haunting about the look in her eyes. I couldn’t ignore the feeling that she was trying to tell me something, and when I finally went to find out who she was, the heartbreaking truth waiting behind that door shook me to my core.

Every evening, I’d notice her—a tiny figure no older than five, standing by her window, always waving at me. Her intense gaze followed me whenever I passed by, as though she was reaching out. There was something unsettling about it. Who was she? What did she want?

One evening, I mentioned her to my wife, Sandy, as we relaxed in the living room. “She’s at the window again, that little girl I’ve been telling you about,” I said. Sandy put down her book and walked over to join me at the window. “You mean the one who’s always waving at you?” she asked, curious.

I nodded, feeling a strange sadness. “Yeah, but there’s something about the way she looks at me. It feels like she’s asking for help, like she’s trying to tell me something.”Sandy, ever the practical one, placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “Arnie, she’s probably just a lonely kid looking for attention. Have you tried waving back?”

Four ‘brothers’ wrote a song that had America in tears, and when they sang it on TV, people’s hearts broke(VIDEO)

Four men known as the Statler Brothers wrote a heart-wrenching song, “More Than A Name On A Wall,” that left America in tears.

Their emotional TV performance touched hearts deeply, honoring fallen soldiers with a powerful message about love and remembrance. Watch the moving video below!

I highly doubt that the post will be read carefully or shared, but I will still make it.

Of course, if the post were filled with cats or dogs, which most of us love and care for, then our appreciation and outrage would be overflowing.

But the post does not contain any nude pictures.Unfortunately, here we have thousands of dead bees, affected by the use of pesticides in our country. Unfortunately, our life cycle stops somewhere here.

If bees disappear from the face of the Earth one day, we humans will not have more than 4 years of life left…

Elvis Presley, famous for his music and style, also had a flair for decorating. His iconic Lockheed Jetstar plane is a testament to this. Purchased in 1962, the jet features stunning hardwood paneling, carpet, and crimson velvet chairs. Elvis owned the aircraft for over 35 years until his death in 1977.

The plane, along with other private jets like the modified Convair 880 “Lisa Marie” and another JetStar “Hound Dog 2,” showcased Elvis’s opulent lifestyle. After his death, the Jetstar remained in Roswell, New Mexico, for over 30 years. Despite some fading exterior paint, the interior remains in decent condition.

Inside, the plane boasts plush red velvet chairs, wooden panel walls, and a “high-tech” television. There’s a spacious main room and a tiny kitchen, complete with a microwave. The restroom features more velvet and a sumptuous sink.

In January, the plane was auctioned for $260,000 at the Florida Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car Sale. The buyer, who placed telephone bids, remains unidentified. Elvis’s luxurious taste in travel is evident in this unique aircraft.

In the quiet town of Santa Fe in Argentina, 46-year-old Lujan Eroles experienced a moment of shock and awe when she stumbled upon a peculiar creature in her garden.

What she initially mistook for a snake turned out to be a fascinating example of nature’s mimicry – a 10-centimeter-long creature disguised as a serpent.

This discovery left Eroles and her neighbors astounded, sparking intrigue and discussions about the mysterious creature.

Lujan Eroles recounted the moment she made the startling discovery, describing how her immediate reaction was to scream. Watch the video below

Refrigeration is Key: Store raw eggs in the refrigerator at 35°F to 40°F (1.7°C to 4.4°C). Keeping them in their original carton “helps protect against strong odors” and extends freshness for 3-5 weeks.

Hard-Boiled Convenience: Hard-boiled eggs are a quick, convenient meal. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge, and they’ll stay fresh for up to a week.

Cooked Eggs: Allow cooked eggs like scrambles or omelets to cool before sealing them in containers. This “simple step” ensures they remain edible for 3-4 days.

Liquid Eggs and Replacements: Unopened liquid eggs can last a week past the “sell-by” date, but once opened, use them within two days. Egg replacements have a longer shelf life of 10-14 days when refrigerated.

Ellen DeGeneres recently revealed her battle with COVID-19, highlighting an unexpected symptom: excruciating back pain. Despite taking precautions, she contracted the virus in December 2020.

She shared her experience, saying, “What they don’t tell you is that you will have severe back pain. I had no notion that was a symptom until I spoke with a few other people.”

Ellen DeGeneres recently revealed her battle with COVID-19, highlighting an unexpected symptom:

excruciating back pain. Despite taking precautions, she contracted the virus in December 2020.

Hi everyone, I’m Emma, a 35-year-old with a story that stretches all the way back to my high school days. Back then, I was the quiet, bookish girl who spent more time in the library than at parties.

I had a massive crush on Jason, the school’s golden boy. Jason was handsome, popular, and seemed to have it all.”Emma, come on, you have to at least try talking to him,” my best friend Sarah would nudge me whenever Jason walked by.I would blush furiously, hiding behind my thick glasses. “Sarah, you know he’s out of my league. I’m just… me.”

“You’re amazing, Emma. He’d be lucky to know you,” she’d insist, but I’d just shake my head.

Jason, surrounded by his friends, never spared a glance my way. He was always the center of attention as the star of the football team. I watched from afar, convinced he didn’t even know I existed.