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Claire’s, a popular tween jewellery retailer, is preparing to appoint administrators in the UK and Ireland due to declining sales and fierce online competition. The move risks 2,150 jobs and follows US and Canadian bankruptcy filings. Stores will continue trading as administrators assess options, including a potential sale.
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A Delaware court struck down the state's age restrictions on gun purchases, ruling they infringe on constitutional rights. The law, enacted in 2022, raised the minimum purchase age to 21 but was challenged by gun rights advocates. The ruling impacts the upcoming hunting season and ongoing legal battles over gun laws.
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A Delaware court has invalidated a 2022 law raising the minimum gun purchase age from 18 to 21, citing constitutional rights. The law, which also included hunting supervision rules, was challenged by gun rights advocates and hunters. The ruling comes just before the hunting season, with the state evaluating its options.
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President Biden, 82, was seen with a forehead scar after recent Mohs surgery for skin cancer. This is his second skin cancer treatment this year, following a prostate cancer diagnosis in March. His health remains a focus amid his presidency.
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As of October 1, 2025, Boeing confronts multiple aviation safety challenges. Families of Air India Flight 171 victims have sued Boeing and Honeywell over alleged faulty fuel cutoff switches linked to the June crash that killed 260. The FAA proposed a record fine for Boeing's 737 Max safety violations tied to a 2024 door plug incident. Meanwhile, engineers propose an AI-powered external airbag system to improve crash survival.
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The USDA announced that due to the federal shutdown, SNAP benefits will be reduced to 65% of usual payments, with some recipients receiving no benefits. The benefit cards could be loaded as soon as Friday in Louisiana, but delays are expected in most states. The cuts follow legal challenges and court rulings on the use of emergency funds.