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Red Lobster shutters 48 stores across 27 states amid uncertain future
On Monday, May 13, the founder and CEO of a liquidation firm announced he’s leading the closure efforts of 48 Red Lobster locations. The seafood chain will have the locations’ kitchen equipment and more auctioned off as questions linger about the company’s long-term future. Some customers looking to get a bite were blindsided by the… -
Pro-Palestinian protesters agree to end encampment at Harvard
Protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard University reportedly reached a peaceful end. Harvard and pro-Palestinian student protesters came to an agreement on Tuesday, May 14, to end the weekslong pro-Palestinian encampment. Harvard officials said that they agreed to discuss student questions about the school’s financial connections to Israeli organizations. Protesters said Harvard agreed… -
US to force Chinese company near nuke arsenal in Wyoming to sell its land
The Biden administration is forcing a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company to sell its land near an U.S. Air Force Base in Wyoming that houses part of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. The White House said it fears China may be using the property to spy on the United States critical infrastructure. The White House announced the… -
Nearly 90 wildfires burn in Canada as air quality threat looms in upper Midwest
Around 90 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, sending smoke into the upper Midwest. On Monday, May 13, the smoke caused several states to issue air quality alerts. In Minnesota, all groups of people — healthy or not — were advised to stay indoors. There was a similar problem in 2023 when Canada had its… -
Airlines sue Biden Administration over new fee disclosure rule
Several major U.S. airlines, including Delta, American, United, Hawaiian, JetBlue and Alaska, filed a lawsuit against the Transportation Department. The group filed the lawsuit in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, May 10. In April, the Biden administration unveiled new rules that apply to checked bag fees. These rules require airlines and ticket… -
Number of women, children killed in Gaza cut nearly in half in new UN report
The United Nations (U.N.) has significantly reduced the numbers on the amount of Palestinian women and children killed in the war in Gaza. On Wednesday, May 8, the estimated death totals reported for women and children were cut nearly in half. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) published that the number… -
Anti-oil activists try to break into Magna Carta display as part of climate protest
Two climate activists reportedly tried to break the glass case containing the Magna Carta, which is believed to be the founding documents for Western democracy. At the British Library on Friday, May 10, the women used a hammer and chisel to pound at the glass. However, the pair caused only minor damage to the case… -
A year after Bud Light boycott began, Anheuser-Busch sales still down
In the world of beer, Bud Light is still feeling fallout from a boycott that started more than a year ago. In the first quarter of 2024, Anheuser-Busch, known for its Bud Light brand, got some good news – it beat earnings expectations despite the boycott that started in April 2023 after Dylan Mulvaney, a… -
As thousands flee Rafah, UN aid group warns food and fuel supplies critically low
The situation in Rafah — a city housing around 1.3 million Palestinians — has reached a critical juncture as Israel’s military operations against Hamas continue to disrupt humanitarian aid efforts. In response, The United Nation’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a warning on Friday, May 10, saying that the group has only a few days’… -
Outbound help: First aid ship bound for new Gaza pier sets sail from Cyprus
The first aid ship is on its way to an American-built floating pier in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the region. The boat left from Cyprus on Thursday, May 9. As it the ship sails toward Gaza, questions remain about the logistics of aid distribution and whether the pier is finished. President Joe… -
UK PM Sunak warns of spread in antisemitism as European protests grow
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took a stand against antisemitism on university campuses on Thursday, May 9. Sunak met with university leaders to address concerns about disruptions to learning due to possible antisemitic abuse amid pro-Palestinian protests. Sunak emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of speech while ensuring that universities remain places of tolerance and… -
Apple’s newest ad is pushing the wrong buttons for many social media users
Apple’s latest ad faced swift backlash on social media. In a bid to promote its new ultra-thin iPads, the tech giant debuted a spot featuring an industrial press crushing creative products on Tuesday, May 7. The ad suggests that the tasks performed by these objects can now be achieved by the new iPad. While Apple… -
CDC’s new rules should fetch attention of people bringing dogs into US
In an effort to curb the transmission of rabies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new regulations for dogs arriving in the United States from abroad. Beginning Aug. 1, all incoming dogs must be at least six months old and have a microchip. The announcement came from the CDC on Wednesday,…