See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

CHELSEA, Mich. (AP) — Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away. Serendipity Books owner Michelle Tuplin says about 300 people volunteered to pass the books in a human chain through downtown Chelsea on Sunday. The book brigade's helpers lined both sides of the sidewalk, moving the books from the shelves at the old location directly to the correct shelves in the new bookstore building on Main Street. Tuplin said Tuesday that the endeavor took just under two hours and they even put the books back in alphabetical order.

Sarah Palin makes libel claims against The New York Times to a new jury

NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin's defamation claims against The New York Times are being heard by a Manhattan jury after they were revived by an appeals court. Lawyers for Palin and the newspaper told the civil jury in opening statements Tuesday that they will show through testimony and exhibits how a 2017 editorial was written and corrected. Palin has asserted that the newspaper defamed her by falsely linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting. The Times admits it made an error, but it says it was corrected within hours and there was no ill intent. Palin is a former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate.

Belgian teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers have been charged in Kenya with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser known species. Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx were arrested on April 5 with 5,000 ants at a guest house. They appeared distraught during their appearance before a magistrate, and said they were collecting the ants for fun and did not know that it was illegal. In a separate criminal case, Kenyan Dennis Ng’ang’a and Vietnamese Duh Hung Nguyen also have been charged with illegal trafficking, following their arrests while in possession of 400 ants.

Starbucks imposes new limits on what baristas can wear under their green aprons

Starbucks is imposing new limits on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. Starting May 12, store employees will be required to wear a solid black shirt and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms. Shirts can be short- or long-sleeved and collared or collarless, the company said in a memo released Monday. Starbucks will give each employee two free T-shirts. Starbucks said the new dress code will make its green aprons stand out and create a sense of familiarity for customers. But the labor group unionizing Starbucks workers opposes the move, saying it won't improve store operations and forces employees to buy new clothes.

How to file for an extension, and other Tax Day advice

NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve waited till the last minute to file your taxes, don’t panic. You still have time to get it done. And if you’re worried that you still might not be able to finish in time, you can file for an extension, which will give you until Oct. 16 to file your return. However, it’s important to remember the extension is only to file your tax return, not to pay owed taxes. If you owe taxes, you should pay an estimated amount before the deadline to avoid paying penalties and interest. If you expect to receive a refund, you’ll still receive your money when you file your taxes.

Millions tune in for 24-hour live coverage of Sweden’s epic moose migration

Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” has become a phenomenon. The livestream began airing Tuesday, a week ahead of schedule. National broadcaster SVT shows the annual migration 24 hours a day for 20 days. Not much happens for hours at a time, and fans say that's the beauty of it. The production hit 9 million viewers last year. Remote cameras capture dozens of moose as they swim across a river toward summer grazing pastures. An expert and fan calls the show “gripping because nothing catastrophic is happening.” Even the production crew says their stress eases.

Hailey Van Lith reunites with Angel Reese in WNBA after teaming up during historic college career

NEW YORK (AP) — Hailey Van Lith shared some hugs with family and then a kiss with NBA player Jalen Suggs, who was thrilled that the Chicago Sky selected his girlfriend with the No. 11 pick in the WNBA draft. So was Angel Reese. Van Lith and Reese, college teammates at LSU, will be reunited as pros. Van Lith was the first player to be part of three teams that reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. One was LSU, which was attempting to defend its 2023 national title when Iowa stopped the Tigers in the regional final in Reese’s final college game. Reese wrote on X that she and Van Lith didn't get it right the first time and should run it back.

5.2-magnitude quake shakes Southern California, tumbling rocks onto roads and items off shelves

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California, swaying lights and rattling cups off shelves. But officials reported no injuries or major damage. Monday morning's earthquake was centered in San Diego County near the mountain town of Julian, which is known for its apple pie shops. And it was felt as far north as Los Angeles County, about 120 miles away. Schoolchildren were escorted outside of buildings as a precaution when the ground started moving. Some San Diego County residents who subscribe to the early warning system called ShakeAlert were notified a second or two before it was felt Monday. Others got the notification after the rocking stopped.

Go inside the factory where Peeps are made

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions of the brightly-colored candies are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections. The family-owned candy manufacturer also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews. Peeps is the company’s most recognizable brand. It also evokes strong reactions — good and bad. Some say an Easter basket isn’t complete without the multi-flavored Peeps, while others deride them as being indestructible. On average, about 5.5 million are made each day. That adds up to 2 billion Peeps a year.

Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam. What should have been a coronation along the back nine at Augusta National turned into a heart-racing, lead-changing jaw-dropping finish at golf’s greatest theater that ended with McIlroy on his knees sobbing with joy and disbelief. Right when it looked as though he would blow another major, he delivered two majestic shots when nothing less would do.