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Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures
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— Sep 19, 2026
Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.
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Yom Kippur Blogs Explore Jonah, Ethics, Community
Lifestyle
— Sep 16, 2026
Across these pieces, writers explore Jonah and Yom Kippur from multiple angles: one argues Jonah embodies human growth and a deviation from divine constancy, another discusses the ethical use of lotteries in life-and-death crises within Halakha, and others examine Jewish resilience and internal/external challenges from Grimsby’s small community to contemporary antisemitism.
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Alabama Plans 2026 Non-Conference Showdown with North Carolina
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— Aug 28, 2026
Alabama women's basketball is plotting a tougher 2026 non-conference slate that opens with North Carolina, following its 2025 non-conference sweep and NCAA Round of 32 run. In other college sports coverage, FloVolleyball has announced broadcast windows for the 2026 Westmont vs. Cal State LA and Wayne State (MI) vs. Bloomsburg women's games, and a Yahoo report outlines Oregon’s 2026 football opponent lineup.
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Anthropic $1.5B Settlement Finalized; Bloomsbury Beneficiary
Tech
— Jul 20, 2026
A San Francisco federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement with authors over Anthropic's use of pirated books to train Claude, marking the largest U.S. copyright settlement and covering roughly 480,000 works at about $3,000 per title. The deal ends the case but leaves questions about outputs, requires destruction of pirated files, and drew objections from some authors who say it may not fully compensate or preclude further claims.
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Justice Alito Says COVID-19 Put Americans’ Constitutional Rights To Test … And Many Failed
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John Marshall Bancorp posts Q2 2026 earnings beat
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— Jul 22, 2026
Banks reported solid quarterly results across the board: John Marshall Bancorp beat earnings expectations with a $0.50 EPS and $18.83 million revenue, marking the eighth straight quarter of net income growth, while Mid Penn Bancorp posted strong June-quarter earnings and declared a quarterly dividend. Jamuna Bank also logged a 22% H1 profit rise to Tk378.29 crore on investment income gains and lower loan provisions, and JMSB highlighted a stronger balance sheet with book value per share at $19.40, a CET1 ratio of 15.6%, and over $2 billion in loans as it continues growth.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Bloomsbury to gain from US$1.5B Anthropic settlement
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— Jul 22, 2026
Bloomsbury Publishing will receive roughly $3,000 per identified title (14,087 titles) as part of a $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement, with payments to commence in the second half of the fiscal year and proceeds split evenly between authors and the publisher. The one-off cash boost underpins Bloomsbury’s financial strength and supports its capital allocation priorities, while underscoring the growing impact of AI copyright disputes on the publishing industry.
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‘Against The Law’: Driver Calls Out Pro-Palestinian Protesters for ‘Disrupting Traffic’
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— Jan 8, 2024
A driver in New York City slammed pro-Palestinian protesters for blocking traffic to the Williamsburg Bridge. The man can be seen sitting in his vehicle, honking his horn, and asking people not to touch his car, as he…
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‘Seemed Very Inappropriate’: Menorah Lighting at Virginia Festival Canceled Over Israel-Hamas Conflict
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— Dec 5, 2023
A Virginia arts and music festival canceled a menorah lighting, arguing that it “seemed very inappropriate” in light of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The 2nd Sundays Art and Music Festival in Williamsburg…
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Man Who Heard Missing F-35 Crash Goes Viral for Bizarre Interview: ‘What in the World Is This?’
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— Sep 21, 2023
A South Carolina man is going viral for his colorful account of how an F-35 stealth fighter aircraft near his house. Randolph White improvised his own sound effects in the interview. The Williamsburg County resident…
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Churches Hold St. Francis Pet Blessings
Churches and animal shelters are hosting blessings for pets and other animals around the Feast of St. Francis, continuing a tradition rooted in Christian teachings that all creatures matter. Events from the U.K. to Pennsylvania and Florida
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