Red Robin is closing about 70 underperforming restaurants as part of a debt repayment strategy. The company’s total revenues for 2024 decreased by $54.5 million compared to the previous year, and its net loss reached $77.5 million. However, the Topeka Red Robin location at 6230 S.W. 6th St is not expected to close. It is … Read more
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry delivered one of the most impressive performances of his career, scoring 40 points and guiding his team to a 121-119 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. The victory marked the Warriors’ 10th in 12 games since trading for Jimmy Butler at the NBA trade deadline. Curry’s incredible … Read more
Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is finally taking shape, with new reports suggesting a book-style design that could revolutionize the way we think about smartphones. In contrast to earlier top-down fold designs, this new approach promises a more practical and versatile device. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone will feature a 7.8-inch crease-free … Read more
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy products and lumber, citing high tariffs imposed by Ottawa. Trump accused Canada of “ripping us off” for years on these trade issues, and warned that his administration could impose the same tariffs unless Canada drops its current rates. The comments come as … Read more
Actor Steve Carell surprised students affected by wildfires in Los Angeles by partnering with charity Alice’s Kids (@alicewillhelp) to pay for all seniors’ prom tickets at six high schools. The move is valued at $175,000 and aims to give the students an unforgettable night of memories after facing recent hardships. Source: https://www.upworthy.com/steve-carell-calls-into-high-school-assembly-and-announces-he-s-buying-800-students-prom-tickets
A recent study published in Nature Metabolism has found that short-term overconsumption of junk food can significantly alter brain activity, mirroring patterns seen in obesity. Researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany recruited 29 healthy young men and had them consume an extra 1,500 calories per day for five days, primarily from ultra-processed snacks. … Read more
China has set a new record for its exports in 2023, reaching $540 billion despite higher US tariffs that were introduced earlier this year. The surge in shipments was driven by the need to get goods out of the country before any further tariff increases took effect. This move suggests that China is taking proactive … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to conduct a study on the potential connection between vaccines and autism, despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no link between the two. The move has sparked concerns among public health experts and vaccine advocates. Anti-vaccine activist Robert Kennedy has long claimed that vaccines cause autism, despite … Read more
A coalition of faith leaders has launched a 40-day consumer boycott against Target, the retail giant, over its decision to shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The boycott is part of a broader effort to promote inclusivity and social justice. The move comes as some conservative Christian groups have criticized Target’s stance … Read more
US private equity firm Sycamore Partners has acquired Walgreens Boots Alliance, the owner of the UK pharmacy chain Boots, in a $10 billion takeover deal. The company will be bought at $11.45 per share, an 8pc premium to its closing price on Thursday night. The move follows a decline in Walgreens’ share price over the … Read more