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Bonfig, 49, first joined the retailer as an inventory analyst in 1999, then held a series of merchandising roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Sri Lanka's police kennels department was mobilised to ensure that local street dogs did not attack Aloka, who was led on a leash held by an army commando.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

A woman has lost an attempt to undo her adoption of two sisters after Supreme Court judges said to do so would go against the long held principle that adoption is "final and permanent".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

This relationship held true for both near-term and long-term risk.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Betsie drew the little cloth bag from beneath her overalls and held it out to me, but I shook my head.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom