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Retail, food and beverage sales expected to grow • Apr. 27, 2025, 6:52 AM ET (Taipei Times)
Volunteers clean vandalised Hayling Island cafe for Mother's Day • Apr. 2, 2025, 2:11 AM ET (BBC)
Royals celebrate UK Mother's Day: Princess Kate, Duchess Meghan, King Charles share snaps • Apr. 1, 2025, 1:52 AM ET (USA Today)
Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message • Mar. 31, 2025, 6:24 AM ET (BBC)

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