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World - / Sep 8, 2026 - Bangladesh and India plan to resume train ops by October - DHAKA: Bangladesh and India plan to resume cross-border train operations through the Maitree, Mitali and Bandhan Express trains by Oct and the annual meeting of railway authorities of the two countries beginning Tuesday will work in that direction

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World - / Sep 8, 2026 - At 16, an Indiana girl earned 5 cents a day working at a café; her family later bought it - South Bend's Sunny Italy Cafe, established in 1926, is celebrating its centennial anniversary. This historic eatery has remained under family ownership for a full century. The restaurant is renowned for its authentic, scratch-made Italian dishes and traditional recipes. Generations of Notre Dame students and local residents have frequented the establishment. Its enduring legacy highlights a unique culinary tradition in the community.

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