article FILE – A Red Lobster restaurant in Lakewood, California, on May 15, 2024. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images NEW YORK – Two Red Lobster locations in New York are closing after another round of restaurants after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. See below for the following New York locations that will close: 750 Upper Glen Street, Queensbury925 Hunts Point Ave, Bronx To see the list of other Red Lobster locations closing throughout the country, click here. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Red Lobster looked to boost traffic to its restaurants by offering a…
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Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, from August 26-27 and to Nairobi, Kenya, from August 28-29, 2024. Under Secretary Jenkins will travel to Hanoi to lead the U.S. delegation for the annual U.S.-Vietnam Political, Security, and Defense Dialogue and discuss progress in the bilateral relationship as we prepare to celebrate the first year of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In addition to her meetings with Vietnamese government officials, she will also participate in roundtable discussions with non-government organizations implementing the removal of unexploded ordnance and discuss the…
The Big Hash Celebrates 1 Million Spotify Streams For “Heartbreak Hotel” Album. The Big Hash is celebrating a major milestone as his critically acclaimed album, “Heartbreak Hotel,” surpasses 1 million streams on Spotify. The Big Hash Celebrates 1 Million Spotify Streams For “Heartbreak Hotel” Album Dropped in March, the album has resonated profoundly with fans, solidifying The Big Hash‘s standing as a key player in the South African music scene. Biggie took to social media to share his heartfelt thanks for the tremendous support his second album has garnered. Additionally, the rapper is set to host a music concert next…
McDonald’s is planning some exciting changes to its menu in the next few weeks, introducing new food menu items and new drinks.Of course, in with the new and out with the old. That does mean we’ll be saying goodbye to the current Maccies specials, including the Double Big Mac, Raspberry Ripple Milkybar McFlurry, and the McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse. You have until September 3 to pick up those menu items for the last few times, with the new menu debuting on September 4.New McDonald’s menu items are on the wayThe two central burgers on the way include the Philly Cheese Stack…
As the card tasked with following UFC 305, UFC Vegas 96 did not have much hype entering it but ended up being one of the better offerings of the year.Headlined by middleweights Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier, UFC Vegas 96 featured several Fight of the Night worthy bouts, including the five-round war in the main event. All but one fight that went to a decision was decided by one round with three going to a split decision.Two new fighters were added to the UFC roster on the night with Ryan Loder and Mairon Santos becoming the newest winners of “The…
Kolkata, India – On August 21, a hot, humid afternoon, thousands of doctors and medical students marched through the capital of the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. Female doctors led the march, many in black T-shirts, some with stethoscopes around their necks. Among the banners the protesters held, one in particular spelled out the tragedy that united them: “She had taken an oath to save lives, not lose her own,” it said. The doctors and students were calling for justice for a 31-year-old trainee medic who was raped and murdered in one of the largest government-run hospitals and medical…
On Friday, Alicia Velasquez and Julieta Rodriguez stood in line with hundreds of other parents at Fordham Plaza in the Bronx for an event sponsored by Fordham University and borough elected leaders so local children could pick up free backpacks and school supplies. Like so many in New York, these two mothers are caught in a financial vise, between rising prices and inadequate pay increases that have made getting by harder and harder.“I have three kids and the food I buy every month doesn’t even last me the whole month,” said Velasquez, a 50-year-old mother of three whose husband works…
In a significant move to enhance the nation’s infrastructure, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officiated the sod-cutting ceremony for the reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway. This marks a pivotal moment in Ghana’s development journey, promising to reshape the future of transportation and economic connectivity in the country. Speaking at the ceremony on Monday, August 26, 2024, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the historical significance and the continued relevance of the Accra-Tema Motorway, originally commissioned in 1965 by Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah. “For nearly six decades, this motorway has been a vital artery for our nation’s development, carrying an average of…
Emtee Explains Why His Collaboration With K.O On ‘Too Much’ Didn’t Materialize. SA Hip hop is currently in good feel vibes following the release of K.O’s single Too Much featuring Nasty C. The song was released last week and is currently dominating the chart with over 800K YouTube views 10 days after its release. Emtee Explains Why His Collaboration With K.O On ‘Too Much’ Didn’t Materialize Following the release of the joint, K.O faced allegations of stealing the song from an up-and-coming artist but he came out and addressed how “Too Much” came to life and his decision to feature…
The Dallas Cowboys took care of one of their biggest concerns heading into the 2024 season on Monday by signing wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to a massive four-year, $136 million contract. Lamb will be the second-highest paid non-QB this season, trailing only fellow WR Justin Jefferson in Minnesota, and the deal finally brings an end to Lamb’s preseason holdout. Lamb posted career highs across the board last season with 135 receptions, 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns, and securing his services was reportedly top priority for the Dallas front office this offseason. It ended up taking weeks filled with speculation and sparring…