American brands are taking a beating in several Muslim nations as pro-Palestinian boycotts are forcing store closures. KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed an estimated 100 stores, according to Reuters. Although QSR Brands, which operates the KFC franchise in Malaysia, said the closings were “in response to challenging economic conditions,” local media are reporting the closings […]
The protesters at Columbia University escalated the situation on campus dramatically when several hundred pro-Palestinian students occupied Hamilton Hall, an administration building used by the dean and other school officials. After negotiations (finally) broke down between the students and the administration on Sunday, Columbia’s embattled President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik […]
A new report said the Red Lobster seafood restaurant chain is considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Under Chapter 11, a business can remain open while it reorganizes to deal with expenses such as debt that are putting a strain on profitability. Red Lobster’s object would be to exit some long-term contracts and renegotiate some […]
Opioid overdose deaths hit a record high in the District of Columbia in 2023, rising by more than 12% from 2022, according to a new report released by the city’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In 2023, 518 deaths were connected to the use of opioids at a 73% mortality rate versus 461 deaths […]
The total solar eclipse has now passed, but it seems that many people are still feeling the effects. On Monday, millions gathered along the path of totality to witness the rare celestial event, which made landfall in Mazatlán, Mexico, before being visible in various parts of the U.S. and Canada, according to Reuters. Of course, […]
According to Joe Biden, Americans are experiencing unprecedented prosperity on his watch. After all, he’s created, like, six trillion jobs or something, right? On top of that, he says inflation is down, wages are up. Everything is just great! All hail Bidenomics! Or not. According to a new report, […]
Few animated cartoons are as broadly appealing and critically acclaimed as Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” The original series, which ran from 2005 to 2008, was a massive critical and commercial success. It is one of this writer’s favorite shows of all time, and many others feel the same. Many “The Last Airbender” fans were […]
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