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Wire reports U-Haul hits, injures 8 pedestrians in NYC; 2 critical A man driving a U-Haul truck struck and injured several pedestrians in New York City on Monday before police were able to pin the careening vehicle against a building following a mileslong pursuit through Brooklyn. At least eight people were hurt at two locations, including two people who were in critical condition, the New York City Fire Department said in an email.

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New Leavenworth shop focuses on repurposing with a purpose

Giving back to the community is the purpose that new shop owner Melody Tener wants to bring to the Leavenworth location of her shop, The Small Hinge. The grand opening is planned for Saturday at 1708 2nd Ave. It’s a boutique and creative studio that Tener founded as a way to repurpose with a purpose: creating something new from something old that would also give back to the community by co-joining her for-profit idea in partnership with a nonprofit.

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Open hearts, helping hands: Jill Biden’s valentine to U.S.

The handprints of military children pressed onto paper hearts are decorating a corner inside the White House and the lawn as first lady Jill Biden celebrates Valentine’s Day. Three large hearts, one with the message, “Reach Out with Open Hearts and Helping Hands this Valentine’s Day,” and two others featuring handprints are on display on the north lawn in view of television cameras where White House correspondents stand for their live reports.

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