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Red Lobster Announces Nearly 100 Locations Will Be Shut Down

Red Lobster Announces, Nearly 100 Locations , Will Be Shut Down. NBC reports that approximately 99 Red Lobster locations will be auctioned off as the seafood chain faces questions regarding the company's long-term future. Founder and CEO of the liquidation firm TAGeX Brands, Neal Sherman, said he would lead the closure of over 50 locations in a May 13 LinkedIn post. Sherman said equipment from the locations will be auctioned off. Locations will reportedly be closed across the United States, including Denver, Indianapolis, California and New York. On May 14, Restaurant Business Magazine reported a total of 99 locations would close, representing about 15% of the company's 700 locations. . NBC reports that the largest seafood restaurant in the U.S. has struggled with debt, unfavorable leases and executive turnover. The chain's troubles also stem from ill-advised strategies like an all-you-can-eat-shrimp promotion in 2023 that resulted in a significant loss. Earlier in 2024, the chain's largest investor, Thai Union, announced that it would seek to exit its position. . The combination of Covid-19 pandemic, sustained industry headwinds, higher interest rates and rising material and labor costs have impacted Red Lobster, resulting in prolonged negative financial contributions to Thai Union and its shareholders, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC. After detailed analysis, we have determined that Red Lobster’s ongoing financial requirements no longer align with our capital allocation priorities and therefore are pursuing an exit of our minority investment, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Delinquent Over Unpaid Fees

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell , Delinquent Over Unpaid Fees. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charity is currently prohibited from raising money in California because it's been found delinquent in the state, NBC News reports. . California Attorney General Rob Bonta was responsible for issuing the delinquency notice. . According to the state of California, Archewell has yet to pay its yearly registration fees or submit an annual report. A source familiar with the situation said that the foundation's check was lost in the mail, but another one has been sent out. . The issue will likely be resolved in a matter of days, according to the source. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans. The Archewell Foundation was launched in 2020 after the couple stepped away from the royal family. The foundation's mission is, "Show up, do good.". We consciously partner with key organizations and leaders to identify immediate needs, build meaningful initiatives, and drive long-term change, Via the Archewell Foundation's website

Walmart Lays Off Hundreds of Workers While Requiring Others to Relocate

Walmart Lays Off Hundreds of Workers , While Requiring Others to Relocate. On May 14, the retail giant announced layoffs impacting several hundred employees at campus offices, NPR reports. It was also revealed that most remote workers and employees in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto will be required to move to "Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area," NPR reports. Chief People Officer Donna Morris let workers know in a memo. It has been a little over four years since we faced the global pandemic that reshaped our lives in many ways, including our ways of working. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo. With the goal of bringing more of us together more often, we are asking the majority of associates working remotely, and the majority of associates within our offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and our Toronto Global Tech office, to relocate. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo. Morris went on to address the "reduction of several hundred campus roles." . While the overall numbers are small in percentage, we are focused on supporting each of our associates affected by these changes, Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo. A reason for the layoffs was not provided other than the fact that "some parts of our business have made changes," Morris said. We have had discussions with associates who were directly impacted by these decisions. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo. We will work closely with them in the coming days and months to navigate the best path forward, Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo

‘New York Times’ Poll Indicates Trouble for Biden

‘New York Times’ Poll , Indicates Trouble for Biden. Donald Trump was found to be "leading in five out of six swing states," 'The Hill' reports. . Wisconsin is the only swing state where Biden is leading. In 2020, Biden won all six swing states. The May 13 poll also indicated that support for Biden is dwindling among young voters, as well as Black and Hispanic voters. What’s so impressive about this is polls have historically underestimated Trump’s support, not overestimated Trump’s support, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'. And then if you couple this poll with nearly 100,000 people showing up in Arctic blue New Jersey, this is a disaster for Biden, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'. And then if you couple this poll with nearly 100,000 people showing up in Arctic blue New Jersey, this is a disaster for Biden, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'. Biden supporters, however, say that polling conducted this far away from election day should be taken with a grain of salt. The only consistency in recent public polls is inconsistency. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'. These results need to be weighed against the 30-plus polls that show Biden up and gaining — which is exactly why drawing broad conclusions about the race based on results from one poll is a mistake. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'. The reality is that many voters are not paying close attention to the election and have not started making up their minds — a dynamic also reflected in today’s poll. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'. These voters will decide this election, and only the Biden campaign is doing the work to win them over, Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'

Massive fireball lights up night sky of New Jersey, marks a week of bizarre phenomena | Oneindia

Early in the morning on Wednesday, April 10, the night sky over New Jersey was unexpectedly illuminated by a massive fireball streaking across it. This remarkable event marks the third extraordinary natural phenomenon observed in the United States this week, following a rare earthquake and a total solar eclipse. Reports suggest that the sudden blaze of light may have been caused by a meteor hurtling towards the earth, possibly landing somewhere within New Jersey's Garden State or its surrounding areas. #NewJerseyFireball #BizarrePhenomena #NightSkySpectacle #MeteorMadness #AstrologyWonders #EpicFireball #CelestialDisplay #WeekOfWonder #MeteorMystery #SkyLitUp ~PR.152~ED.194~

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits US East Coast

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake , Hits US East Coast. NBC reports that the East Coast of the United States was struck by an earthquake on April 5 which was felt from Maryland to Maine. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local time and was measured at a 4.8-magnitude. . There were no initial reports of any major damage. According to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the quake could be felt across the state. . My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NBC. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said that the state's emergency operations center had been activated. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said that the state's emergency operations center had been activated. As a result of the quake, the Port Authority Transit Corp. suspended service between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. . Crews will inspect the integrity of the line out of an abundance of caution. Once inspection is complete, service will resume. No timeframe. Updates to follow, Port Authority Transit Corp. statement, via X. Meanwhile, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority said service would not be impacted by the quake, and teams would be inspecting train lines for damage. NBC reports that earthquakes are a rare occurrence in the Northeast, however in February of 2023, Buffalo, New York, was struck by a 3.8-magnitude quake