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Would-be robber, Chicago jewelry store worker who shot him both released
CHICAGO (CBS) — After a worker opened fire on a would-be robber at a jewelry store downtown this past weekend, police took both the worker and the robbery suspect into custody. CBS 2 reached out to the person who fired the shot, and others inside a jewelry store at 1 N. Wabash Ave. along Jewelers Row. No one wanted to talk on camera, but CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said this was a clear case of self-defense on the employee’s part. The robbery happened just before 11 a.m. Saturday. Surveillance video shows the would-be robber, who wore a red sweatshirt, walking around for about a minute before he took…
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12 of the Best Accessories to Personalize Your Kindle
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ashlie (she/her) is an educator, librarian, and writer. She is committed to diversifying the reading lives of her students and supporting fat acceptance as it intersects with other women’s issues. She’s also perpetually striving to learn more about how she can use her many privileges to support marginalized groups. Interests include learning how to roller skate with her local roller derby team, buying more books than she’ll ever read, hiking with her husband and sons, and making lists to avoid real work. You can find her on Instagram (@ashlieelizabeth), Twitter (@mygirlsimple) or at…
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Confidence Secrets From 4 Women Pushing Back Against Beauty Standards
Shutterstock / Prostock-studio. Beauty standards are engraved into girls from a young age. Our Barbies and dolls come perfectly packaged with their hair, makeup, and nails already done. Most of us played with those toys as we watched our mothers get dolled up for the day. Beauty seems fun and playful until we evolve into teenagers. Then, many of us feel the pressure to conform to trends and change our hair and makeup. The parts of ourselves we once deemed “just fine” have become our biggest insecurities. Our bodies, skin, and hair begin to change while comparison sets in. This, at times, creates a divide between women, mainly because we…
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Downtown Seattle jewelry store to close after 112 years in business
Fox’s Seattle will officially close on Saturday, April 27. SEATTLE — One of the oldest businesses in Seattle is closing after 112 years. “We love the city, we’ve been here for 112 years, we love Seattle,” said Zoey Mann, the owner of Fox’s Seattle. It’s a jewelry store on the corner of 4th Avenue and University Street, filled with a lifetime of shining moments. “This place means the world to me,” said Mann. “I mean, my mom brought me here when I was 2 weeks old, and it was the first place after the pediatrician’s office that she brought me. My daughter learned to walk in our old store. All my…
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20 DIY Nightstands That Fit In With Any Bedroom Style
Turn your bedside table into more than a dumping ground for necessities, with these DIY nightstands. You’ll be amazed at the huge impact such a small piece of furniture can make. Whether you’re looking for a small floating nightstand or something with multiple drawers, you’ll find the best nightstand projects here. Below, these 20 DIY nightstand ideas will blow you away with their style and practicality. Crate Nightstand DIY Darling has a DIY nightstand project that builds an end table that will look fabulous beside your bed. Two crates are stained, attached, and topped off with a simple piece of wood. It also stands up on some chic hairpin legs.…
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The Best Skincare Brands at Sephora, According to Derms
When it comes to beauty shopping meccas, Sephora is one to beat. Whether you’re looking for tried-and-true brands or rising TikTok favorites, you’re bound to find all your needs met in one shopping trip—and then some. But with so many choices at your disposal, where do you begin? Especially for your skin. That’s where the experts come in. No one knows skin like a dermatologist, and when it comes to recommendations, their input is key to making sure you’re picking products that will solve skin concerns, not exacerbate them. It should come as no surprise that brands like First Aid Beauty and Murad are often name-checked when it comes to…
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