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If you thought Build-a-Bear was only for kids, think again. The mall staple has introduced a line of stuffed animals that’s for adults only, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Note also that several of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...