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Forever 21 has declared bankruptcy for a second time but will keep U.S. stores and its U.S. website open during the process while it seeks a new buyer, the fast-fashion retailer announced over the weekend. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6uBU5p6

A French politician is making headlines for suggesting that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to America nearly 140 years ago. A member of the European Parliament, Raphaël Glucksmann, asserted over the weekend that some Americans “have chosen to switch to the side of the tyrants.” “Give us back the Statue of Liberty,” Glucksmann said. “It was our gift to you. But apparently you despise her. So she will be happy here with us.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/emUyrB3Q

University of Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux — whose height made him a Guinness World Record holder — didn't need a ladder to cut down the net as his team celebrated their SEC Championship win. The 7-foot-9-inch center ignored the ladder set up for his teammates and simply reached up — not even bothering to rise up on his tiptoes — in a now-viral moment caught on camera. Rioux, 19, holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekjzHBeH

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement Monday as his office announced the arrest of a woman who allegedly provided illegal abortions in Houston: "Texas law protecting life is clear, and we will hold those who violate it accountable.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqRBN5qR

Two flavors of International Delight coffee creamer have been voluntarily recalled after reports of illness and "spoilage." The voluntary recall was first initiated by Danone North America, the parent company of International Delight, on Feb. 21, 2025, and impacts more than 75,000 bottles of coffee creamer, according to an FDA report. The recall impacts some 32-fluid-ounce bottles of International Delight Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll Coffee Creamer and Hazelnut Coffee Creamer. Danone has not yet publicly shared the number of consumers who may have been sickened by the product. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2nKDqPX

University of Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux — whose height makes him a Guinness World Record holder — didn't need a ladder to cut the net in a post-game celebration Sunday after the Gators won the SEC Championship. https://lnkd.in/eK5Mr2TD

A 27-year-old has turned her side hustle reselling thrifted items into her full-time job after she paid off about $80,000 in student loan debt in just three years. https://lnkd.in/eyHEiR8F

Transgender adults who received gender-affirming hormone therapy had a significantly lower risk of moderate to severe depression over four years compared to those who did not receive such care, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. https://lnkd.in/ekCkwgzZ

It’s lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander fell silent over the weekend, wrapping up two weeks of science experiments for NASA. https://lnkd.in/e-Hdb7s7

Runner Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American man to take the title in 31 years. Richtman set a personal-best time of 2 hours, 7 minutes, 56 seconds during the race. Sunday marked only the second time Richtman has completed a marathon. The last time an American won the Los Angeles Marathon was in 1994. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq2u6tUk