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Hooters Files For Bankruptcy, Joining Wave Of Struggling Restaurant Chains Hooters Files For Bankruptcy, Joining Wave Of Struggling Restaurant Chains
Hooters Files For Bankruptcy, Joining Wave Of Struggling Restaurant Chains Hooters, the restaurant famous for chicken wings and waitresses with skimpy outfits, is the latest national chain to file for bankruptcy. Hooters of America officially announced the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Monday, Mar. 31. The Atlanta-based company filed for bankruptcy in a Texas federal court as part of a plan to sell off its corporate-owned locations and shift to a franchise-only model. The company said the move comes with "near unanimous support from key stakeholders" and aims to streamline operations while keeping all restaurants open during the restructur…

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Breast Milk Ice Cream Announced By Baby Brand Divides Internet: Would You Try It? (POLL) Breast Milk Ice Cream Announced By Baby Brand Divides Internet: Would You Try It? (POLL)
Breast Milk Ice Cream Announced By Baby Brand Divides Internet: Would You Try It? (Poll) A company specializing in baby and maternal products will soon sell a very different type of ice cream that tastes like human breast milk. Frida has generated a lot of attention online after announcing the breast milk-flavored ice cream in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The company said the dessert will be "due in nine months." Frida called the breast milk ice cream its "sweetest drop yet," with a flavor that's nutty and has a hint of salt. "Breast milk and formula fuel brain and body development thanks to a powerhouse of fats, protein, carbs, vitamins and imm…

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National Burrito Day 2025: Where To Score Free Burritos, Hot Deals, New Menu Items National Burrito Day 2025: Where To Score Free Burritos, Hot Deals, New Menu Items
National Burrito Day 2025: Where To Score Free Burritos, Hot Deals, New Menu Items Several national chains are offering special deals on a huge day for burrito lovers. With National Burrito Day coming on Thursday, Apr. 3, plenty of restaurants of all sizes are offering deals to celebrate. Some have freebies, while others have new items on the menu. Here's how some nationwide companies are marking National Burrito Day: The Burrito Vault Returns Chipotle is bringing back its popular Burrito Vault game, giving away more than $1 million in free burritos. Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, Mar 31, rewards members in the US and Canada can play by guessing the correct burrito i…

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York Distillery Founded By Childhood Friends, Penn State Grads Releasing Canned Cocktails York Distillery Founded By Childhood Friends, Penn State Grads Releasing Canned Cocktails
York Distillery Founded By Childhood Friends, Penn State Grads Releasing Canned Cocktails A Pennsylvania distillery is expanding into the canned cocktail game with its first line of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. Holla Spirits will begin selling its new "Crush" cocktails across PA and several other mid-Atlantic states, the distiller said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 31. The orange and watermelon flavors will be available at bars, restaurants, and retailers. The launch follows updates to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code signed into law in the fall of 2024, allowing Pennsylvanians to purchase canned ready-to-drink cocktails at approved retailers outside of state-run liq…

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Hershey's Kisses Get Sweet Twist With New Cinnamon Toast Crunch Flavor Hershey's Kisses Get Sweet Twist With New Cinnamon Toast Crunch Flavor
Hershey's Kisses Get Sweet Twist With New Cinnamon Toast Crunch Flavor The cinnamon cereal once known as "the taste that you can see" is coming to a chocolate candy classic. Hershey's announced a new collaboration with Cinnamon Toast Crunch in a news release on Monday, Mar. 31. The Pennsylvania candymaker will begin selling Hershey's Kisses flavored with the classic cinnamon breakfast treat. The bold new flavor combines smooth white crème, swirls of cinnamon sugar, and crunchy graham-flavored cookie bits — all packed into the iconic Kisses shape. "Unexpected crossovers are having a moment, and we're delivering a Hershey's Kisses flavor combo no one …

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Deadly Risks To Children Spark Recall Of 16K+ Blackout Window Shades Deadly Risks To Children Spark Recall Of 16K+ Blackout Window Shades
Deadly Risks To Children Spark Recall Of 16K+ Blackout Window Shades Thousands of blackout window shades sold only on Amazon have been recalled because they pose deadly risks to children, officials said. LINKCOO has recalled about 16,300 of its blackout roller window shades, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Mar. 27. The Amazon-exclusive product poses a strangulation and entanglement risk that could seriously injure or kill children. The recalled shades come in white, gray, and black, ranging from 10 to 75 inches wide and 79 inches high. "LINKCOO" is printed on the label sticker attached to the lower pole. The shades, w…

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Child Poisoning Risk In Iron, Prenatal Supplements Prompt Recall Of 17K+ Bottles Child Poisoning Risk In Iron, Prenatal Supplements Prompt Recall Of 17K+ Bottles
Child Poisoning Risk In Iron, Prenatal Supplements Prompt Recall Of 17K+ Bottles Thousands of dietary supplement bottles, including iron and prenatal vitamins, are being pulled from shelves after failing to meet child safety standards, officials said. Nutritional Fundamentals for Health has recalled approximately 17,660 bottles of its dietary supplements, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Mar. 27. The Canadian wellness company issued the recall after discovering the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a serious poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children. The recalled products include Iron SAP, Heme Iron SAP,…

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Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey
Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey Americans' concerns about rising unemployment are at their highest since the global financial crisis as President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs and economic policies sink consumer confidence. Two-thirds of US consumers expect unemployment to increase over the next year, the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said on Friday, Mar. 28. This marks the highest level of job market pessimism since 2009, reflecting widespread fears that economic uncertainty. Joanne Hsu, Michigan’s director of the surveys, said March's rising worries underscore mounting concerns across all d…

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'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change 'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change Meta is hoping to bring back the original Facebook experience with a new Friends tab that shows only content from friends, removing recommended posts and ads.  The feature launched in the US and Canada on Thursday, Mar. 27. The addition is part of a broader effort to restore Facebook's original focus on connecting friends, according to Meta. The revamped feed only highlights content from friends, eliminating recommended posts and ads. "The new Friends tab is a throwback to OG Facebook when you only saw friends' status updates," CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted. "More OG Facebook coming soon…

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Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops
Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops Ice cream lovers, rejoice! Ben & Jerry's is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day. The iconic Vermont-based ice cream company will serve up free scoops on Tuesday, Apr. 8. The best part is that there's no limit on how many times you can hop back in line. Whether you're craving a classic like Phish Food, a non-dairy favorite like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, or Scoop Shop exclusives like mango, there are plenty of flavors for fans to enjoy. "Free Cone Day has always been about gratitude – we want to thank our fans for being the best fans in the world with free ice cream and a mome…

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