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Red Lobster Revives 'Endless Shrimp' In Push To Rebuild Business
Red Lobster is bringing back one of its most popular promotions as it works to rebuild its business after filing for bankruptcy. The Orlando, Florida-based seafood chain announced the limited-time comeback of "Endless Shrimp" on Monday, April 20. The popular, but very generous, all-you-can-eat shrimp deal was scrapped when Red Lobster declared bankruptcy in May 2024. Red Lobster said it has seen passionate demand from fans on social media for Endless Shrimp's return. "This is about putting our guests first and bringing back something they truly love," CEO Damola Adamolekun said. "Endl…
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CDC Warns Of Highly Contagious Virus Spreading In US: What To Know
Health officials are warning of a dangerous, highly contagious virus spreading at high levels across the United States, causing severe sickness and hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that as of mid-April, rotavirus is circulating widely and posing a significant health threat, particularly to infants and young children. The virus causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid dehydration that may require emergency treatment, including intravenous fluids. The CDC said rotavirus spreads easily through contaminated surfaces and close contact, making it high…
Arlington, VA
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Failing Dashboards Trigger Massive Recall Of 75K+ VW Vehicles
More than 75,000 Volkswagens are being recalled after a dashboard glitch could prevent drivers from seeing speed and warning lights, increasing crash risks. Volkswagen Group of America issued the recall for 75,323 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report on Wednesday, March 25. The issue affects certain 2025 Jetta and Taos models. A software error may cause the instrument panel to fail when starting a vehicle, according to the NHTSA. That can leave drivers without critical information like speed, engine RPM, gear position, and warning indicator…
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Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid
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sraeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…
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Daylight Saving Time Starts: Here's How Americans Adjust To Springing Ahead An Hour
Losing an hour of sleep may be inevitable, but many are implementing a plan for dealing with it. A new survey finds that as Daylight Saving Time approaches, most coffee drinkers are adjusting their routines to protect their morning brew. Daylight Saving Time began on Sunday, March 8. At 2 a.m., clocks moved ahead to 3 a.m., trimming an hour from the overnight stretch and extending evening daylight. The annual shift is observed in much of the US and runs until the first Sunday in November. Related story: Start Of Daylight Saving Time Coming In Days: When To 'Spring Ahead' The survey…
Old Saybrook, CT
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Chocolate Syrup Containing Undeclared Viagra Ingredient
A chocolate syrup marketed as a sexual enhancement product is being pulled from shelves nationwide after it was found to contain an undeclared prescription drug ingredient. The recall involves Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup, distributed online across the US, which company officials say contains sildenafil — the active ingredient in the FDA-approved prescription drug Viagra. Check the FDA website for the product label and more info. Lockout Supplements announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25 that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of the product after discovering sildenafil was not listed on the label…
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Krispy Kreme Drops New Oreo Doughnuts: When You Can Get Them
If you love cookies and doughnuts, Krispy Kreme has a sweet mashup that might be hard to resist. The limited-time Krispy Kreme x Oreo Cookie Collection is launching at participating nationwide on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The collection features two new doughnuts along with a returning favorite. The new Golden Oreo Doughnut starts with an Original Glazed doughnut topped with Golden Oreo cookie-inspired buttercreme. The treat is finished with Golden Oreo cookie crumbles, rainbow sprinkles, and a Mini Golden Oreo cookie. The new Chocolate Oreo Dream Doughnut is an Origi…
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US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs
The US trade deficit was largely unchanged in 2025 despite President Donald Trump's claims that his sweeping tariffs would rapidly shrink the gap. The annual trade deficit in 2025 totaled $901.5 billion, according to Commerce Department data released on Thursday, Feb. 19. That was $2.1 billion lower than 2024, marking just a 0.2% decrease in Trump's first year back in office. The trade gap sharply widened to $70.3 billion in December 2025. That was up $17.3 billion from November and well above economists' expectations of $55.5 billion, CNBC reported. On the night b…
Arlington, VA
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Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why
The Washington Post is moving forward with sweeping layoffs that are expected to dramatically reshape one of the country's most influential newsrooms. The job cuts were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The layoffs are expected to sharply reduce sports, books, local, international, and podcast coverage, NBC News reported. Roughly 30% of The Post's workforce is being laid off, including more than 300 journalists from the newsroom, two people with knowledge of the decision told The New York Times. The reductions also affect employees on the company's business side. The Washington Post Gui…
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Coca-Cola Releases Several New Cherry-Flavored Drinks: What To Know
Diet Coke Cherry is returning to store shelves nationwide as Coca-Cola rolls out a major expansion of its cherry-flavored lineup, including a new drink inspired by the classic soda fountain treat. Coca-Cola will begin rolling out several cherry-flavored beverages across the US and Canada in February, the company announced on Monday, Feb. 2. The releases mark four decades since Cherry Coke was first introduced. The expansion includes Coca-Cola Cherry Float and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry Float, along with the nationwide release of Diet Coke Cherry, which has been unavailable in many markets …
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud
President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced. Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week. The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…
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Sen. Kelly Suing Hegseth Over Demotion Threat: 'Unconstitutional Crusade'
Sen. Mark Kelly is suing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon moved to demote him after taking part in a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders from President Donald Trump. The Arizona senator filed the lawsuit on Monday, Jan. 12, and announced it in a Facebook post. Kelly's suit comes exactly one week after Hegseth threatened to cut the former Navy captain's retirement pay and reduce his rank. Kelly accused Hegseth of trying to silence him in his effort to hold the Trump administration accountable. "His unconstitutional crusade against me sends a chilling mes…
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