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Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation.
Free to visit, this huge rooftop is one of the best places to take a break from the chaos of the city.
Department store chain wants to show concern for shoppers’ mental wellbeing, but some see a message of doom for their physical health.
“I am me” declares actress in video for department stores that’s sparking debate and controversy.
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”Ladies floor” implies that men should park their cars elsewhere.
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