These Target stores are set to cIose: Here’s the full list

Target, grappling with escalating theft and “organized retail crime,” is set to close nine outlets across four states. Despite “adding more security team members, using third-party guard services, and implementing theft-deterrent tools,” the challenges with crime persisted. Below are the affected markets along with the remaining stores and employment data:

1. New York City:
   • Harlem: 517 E 117th St. (96 remaining stores, over 20,000 team members)
2. Seattle:
   • University Way: 4535 University Way NE
   • Ballard: 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 100 (22 remaining stores, nearly 4,000 team members)
3. San Francisco/Oakland:
   • SF Folsom: 1690 Folsom St.
   • Oakland Broadway: 2650 Broadway
   • Pittsburg: 4301 Century Blvd. (32 remaining stores, over 6,400 team members)
4. Portland:
   • Galleria: 939 SW Morrison St.
   • Powell: 3031 SE Powell Blvd.
   • Hollywood: 4030 NE Halsey St. (15 remaining stores, more than 2,500 team members)

Over 150 stores remain operational in these regions. Target is boosting security through locking cases for certain merchandise and allying with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations division. “While we will continue to make meaningful investments throughout our business, we cannot solve this issue on our own,” the firm noted.

Never Boil Your Corn Again – Make It Like This Instead!

Love corn on the cob but hate boiling it? There’s an easier way that brings out better flavor: use a slow cooker! This method allows the corn to steam perfectly, retaining all its sweet taste.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 ears of corn
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Unsalted butter, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh herbs, or green onion to taste

Preparation:

1. Place the corn in the slow cooker and add 1/3 cup water.
2. Cook on HIGH for 2 1/2-3 hours, until the corn is “bright yellow and tender.”
3. Use tongs to remove the corn, then season with salt, pepper, butter, lemon juice, and herbs.
4. “Serve immediately and enjoy!”

This simple method makes corn on the cob a breeze to prepare, delivering the full flavor you love without the hassle of boiling.