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Shoe chain Aldo seeks bankruptcy protection to restructure debt

Shuttered stores worsened Montreal-based company’s already struggling business



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‘It’s all a mess’: Pandemic driving businesses to bankruptcy brink, and complicating restructuring efforts

'You can’t have a going out of business sale when you can’t get your business open'




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Cook clever: how to save time and energy in the kitchen | Waste not

There are all sorts of ways the home cook can help conserve precious energy, this recipe for vegan coconutty ‘cheesecake’ being a case in point

Reducing waste in the kitchen isn’t just about saving food: the time and energy it takes to cook food are also important resources that are easily squandered.

The best way to save energy, besides loving your leftovers, is by cooking less: swap out a cooked element of your meal for a nutritious vegetable salad or raw dish (such as today’s coconut and lemon “cheesecake”); or make one-pot wonders that don’t use multiple cooker rings. And when you do need to cook more, make extra portions for the freezer.

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Watch Live as the National Zoo’s Cheetah Gives Birth to a Litter of Cubs

Congratulations to first-time mother Echo the cheetah!




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LIVE NOW: Watch the Smithsonian's Earth Optimism Digital Summit

The two-day virtual event will bring scientists and many other experts to highlight success stories in conservation




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Mental health calls on the rise as Saskatchewan announces new suicide prevention plan

"For people that already have mental health concerns it might be more escalated and others who have not had mental health concerns are now experiencing (them) because of some of the anxiety and stress that's caused by COVID-19."




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Employment plunges 53K in Saskatchewan from March to April

The plunge in jobs was 73,800 relative to February, but Saskatchewan saw a shallower decline than any other province as COVID-19 devastates labour markets across Canada.




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As FTC issues fresh warning, here are 5 COVID-19 scams to be aware of

On the heels of the Federal Trade Commission’s latest warning about coronavirus treatment scams, here are five scams to be aware of. 




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Dutch watchdog to investigate TikTok's use of children's data

The Dutch privacy watchdog said on Friday it would investigate how Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, which has become hugely popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, handles the data of millions of young users.




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Alpine skiing - Guay snatches super-G World Cup title

Canada's Erik Guay won the final super-G of the season to snatch the Alpine ski World Cup title on Thursday.




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Rare Bob Dylan lyrics could fetch $19,000 in sale

A 1966 manuscript, on which a young Bob Dylan typed and wrote lyrics for a track on his "Blonde on Blonde" album and another song he later abandoned, went on sale at Sotheby's auction house from Tuesday.




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As pandemic rages, anything goes for bitcoin's third 'halving'

Bitcoin is about to undergo a scheduled technical adjustment as the number of new coins awarded the computer wizards who "mine" the cryptocurrency will be cut in half, but forecasting which way its price will move afterward is more complicated now.




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U.S. small business rescue program ignored Congress: watchdog

The U.S. government's $660 billion program to rescue small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic thwarts the intention of Congress by making it hard for some borrowers to convert loans to grants and failing to prioritize the right businesses, a government watchdog said on Friday.




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Bankruptcy court approves Neiman Marcus' plea to access financing

U.S. luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus Group said on Friday it received court approval to access $675 million of its debtor-in-possession financing, which will allow continuity of the company's business during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and enable it to pay employees and vendors.




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Olive and Mabel: BBC Sports pundit Andrew Cotter delights Twitter with closely fought match... for toy bone

Follow the latest coronavirus sports news HERE Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE




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Boris Johnson 'watching Withnail and I and playing sudoku' in hospital while being treated for coronavirus

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Archbishop of Canterbury holds Easter service from his kitchen as churches around the country go remote

Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms




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Shocking moment man snatches handbag off woman in her 80s and knocks her to ground




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe set for update on prison return in Iran after short-term release amid coronavirus pandemic




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe forced to wait another day for prison release verdict

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family must continue their excruciating wait to find out if her temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended.




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Gene Deitch dead: Tom and Jerry director and Oscar-winning illustrator dies aged 95

Oscar-winning illustrator and film director Gene Deitch has died at the age of 95.




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MI5 chief: Medically trained spies have switched to coronavirus fight

Spies with medical qualifications have been switched from fighting terrorism to join the national fight against coronavirus, the head of MI5 revealed today.




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 'temporary release from prison in Iran extended', her MP says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended during the coronavirus pandemic, her MP has said.




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Father and daughter create eye-catching balloon sculptures in show of support for NHS during Covid-19 pandemic

They want to 'bring a bit of colour' into people's lives amid the nationwide lockdown with balloon artwork




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Adverts for IV drips claiming to treat Covid-19 banned by watchdog

Adverts promoting IV drips that claimed to boost patients' immunity to Covid-19 have been banned by the advertising watchdog.




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NHS staff to be retested for Covid-19 after minister admits previous checks 'weren't up to scratch'

Some NHS workers have been received letters asking them to be retested for Covid-19 following concerns previous tests were faulty.




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RAF plane returns to UK from Turkey after being dispatched to collect PPE

An RAF plane believed to be carrying a delayed consignment of personal protective equipment (PPE) for NHS staff has landed in the UK.




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Moment dad watches birth of first child on Zoom after social distancing rules stopped him being with wife during labour

This is the heartwarming moment a new dad watched the birth of his first child on Zoom after coronavirus social distancing rules stopped him from being in hospital with his wife.




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Moment thief steals Vincent van Gogh painting from Dutch museum in sledgehammer raid

CCTV footage has captured the moment a valuable Vincent van Gogh painting was stolen in an overnight raid from a Dutch museum that had closed due to coronavirus.




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BBC's Big Night In raises £27m for charity as Chancellor Rishi Sunak says Government will match all donations

Some of Britain's most famous faces united to entertain the nation as part of BBC One's Big Night In , which raised more than £27 million to help support vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic.




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New Zealand ban on military-style guns to come into force from next month after Christchurch shootings

Military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand from next month under tough new laws announced today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.




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Stampede for £50,000 bounce back loans to halt bankruptcies during coronavirus crisis

Thousands of firms today rushed to get "bounce back" loans of up to £50,000 to avoid going bust within weeks as the coronavirus crisis wreaked havoc in the economy.




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Scientists fear antibody tests may prompt Brits to try and catch Covid-19 deliberately to return to work

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Matt Hancock prompts outcry after criticising Dr Rosena Allin-Khan's 'tone' in Commons

A Labour MP working on the NHS frontline has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock after he told her to watch her "tone" during a debate in the House of Commons.




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Boris Johnson could ditch 'stay at home' slogan as plan to ease coronavirus lockdown moves forward

Boris Johnson could ditch the Government's "stay at home" slogan ahead of an expected easing of restrictions next week, it has been reported.




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Thousands tune in to watch Katherine Jenkins sing wartime favourites in an empty Royal Albert Hall to mark VE Day

Thousands have tuned in to watch Katherine Jenkins' stunning performance in front of an empty Royal Albert Hall as she marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day.







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UK health watchdog may investigate coronavirus deaths

Lawyers say failure to provide adequate PPE may amount to corporate manslaughter

The deaths of more than 50 hospital and care home workers have been reported to Britain’s health and safety regulator, which is considering launching criminal investigations, the Guardian has learned.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which investigates the breaking of safety at work laws, has received 54 formal reports of deaths in health and care settings “where the source of infection is recorded as Covid-19”. These are via the official reporting process, called Riddor: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences.

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Virus restrictions reimposed amid patchwork re-openings

As coronavirus-induced economic pain grew around the world, some U.S. states moved forward Friday with plans to reopen their economies, while European countries held muted commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent. Around the U.K., residents were encouraged to stand on their doorsteps and sing together while socially distanced to commemorate the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany. Meanwhile, South Korea, seen as a model for containing COVID-19, ordered nightclubs closed for a month and considered delaying a school restart after an uptick in coronavirus cases.





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Frontier, amid bankruptcy, is suspected of lying about broadband expansion

Small ISPs want investigation as Frontier tries to block FCC funding for rivals.




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Police Watchdog Wants Answers on VPD’s Response to Lord Byng Racist Video (in News)

Police complaints commissioner raises questions about explanation for not recommending criminal charges. 

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Astronauts return to Earth after watching coronavirus outbreak from International Space Station

'We can tell you that the Earth still looks just as stunning as always from up here, so it's difficult to believe all the changes that have taken place since both of us have been up here,' one astronaut had said before coming back home




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Flower full moon 2020: How to watch the final supermoon of the year this week

May will be the the last chance to see the celestial event until 2021




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Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99, (Switch) - $21.99 at Best Buy

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet since its been going on for a few days now.  Great game.  Price before GCU.

 

Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-playstation-4/6379879.p?skuId=6379879

 

Slay the Spire (Switch) - $21.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-nintendo-switch/6379876.p?skuId=6379876




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PM Studios "Stay Safe" Sale - Featuring Switch/PS4, and Limited Run Games.

PM Studios online store is back and they made a new sale featuring new reprints, overall deals and restock on rare out-of-print titles from Limited Run Games.

 

https://twitter.com/PMStudiosUSA/status/1253401043414781959

 

Also all orders over $49.99 will get Cytus Alpha Limited Edition Original Soundtrack CD for free with the Coupon "FREEGIFT".

 

Kinda sick move they did now.

 

https://www.pm-studios.com/store

 

Edit: Price list.

 

Reprints/Pre-Orders: 
 
Horizon Chase Turbo (Switch) - $29.99
Ministry of Broadcast (Steelbook Edition) (Switch) - $39.99 
 
Deals:
 
Deemo (Switch) $39.99 - $19.99
Opus Collection (Switch) $39.99 - 19.99
Horizon Chase Turbo (First Print - PS4) $29.99 - $14.99
Hover (Switch) - $29.99 - $24.99
WILL: A Wonderful World Limited Edition (Plush, 120 page Artbook, etc) : $79.99 $69.99
WILL: A Wonderful World - Artbook: $29.99 - $24.99

Limited Run Games products:
Mercenaries Series Double Pack (PAX Exclusive): $69.99
Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (PS4 - LRG) : $59.99
Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (Switch - LRG): $59.99
Musynx First Print (Vita - LRG): $29.99
Deemo: The Last Recital (Vita - LRG): $29.99
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    Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99 & BOGO Fortnite Figures at Best Buy - DotD

    Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99  msrp $29.99

    Amazon has the PS4 version for the same price.

     

    BOGO Fortnite Figures

     

    Other Fornite deals:

    Buy any v-bucks card, get the SteelSeries - Arctis 1 Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset for PC for $59.99

     

     

    Here's what the Darkfire Bundle includes:

    https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/darkfire

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    Free $15 Target GiftCard with $100 iTunes Digital Gift Card purchase at Target

    Different digital styles to choose from!

    Online only.

     

    http://goto.target.com/itunesgiftcards

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