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Red Lobster’s new CEO breaks silence over the downfall of the endless shrimp
Red Lobster’s new 35-year-old CEO is opening up about the restaurant chain’s all-you-can-eat shrimp fiasco which helped cost the business millions after it became all too popular with customers. Originally a $20 once-a-week promotional deal, the company made endless shrimp a permanent menu item, leading patrons to eat more shrimpContinue Reading
The US has passed peak obesity, a new survey suggests. Is it the Ozempic effect?
The United States has passed peak obesity, according to new data, suggesting that the sweeping uptake of weight-loss drugs could be having an effect. The obesity rate in American adults fell by 2 percent between 2020 and 2023, according to a US National Health and Nutrition Examination survey. The newContinue Reading
Man Utd chiefs ‘to meet on Tuesday’ as Glazers and Ratcliffe to discuss Ten Hag
United’s fortunes at Villa Park – where Bayern Munich fell 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday – should prove crucial, with a blockbuster meeting set to take place just 48 hours after. According to The Athletic, the entire United hierarchy will be present at a long-planned summit in LondonContinue Reading
The View’s Joy Behar accuses Melania Trump of lying about pro-abortion stance
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The View hosts are not convinced by Melania Trump’s support for abortion rights put forthContinue Reading
Boris Johnson refuses to say whether he regrets apology to Queen over party on eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has refused to say whether he regrets apologising to the Queen for a party in Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral. The ex-Tory leader did say he should not have apologised for the Partygate scandal, in an interview with ITV. But heContinue Reading
FTSE 100 finishes in the red despite US jobs boost
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The FTSE 100 finished slightly down after a mixed day on Friday, as rising oilContinue Reading
Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread
Six healthcare workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient was not known to have had contact with livestock or other animals, raising theContinue Reading
Scientists discover ‘surprising twist’ on how pterosaurs became flying giants
Pterosaurs are the largest flying animals to have ever lived but in a “surprising twist”, scientists have have found their ability to walk on ground is what helped them grow to enormous sizes. These ancient reptiles were once tiny tree-climbers but, over time, evolved to have wingspans of up toContinue Reading
Scientists discover secret of the largest flying animals to have ever lived
Scientists have celebrated a surprising discovery about pterosaurs – the largest flying animals to have ever lived. The ancient reptiles were once tiny tree-climbers but, over time, evolved to have wingspans of up to 10 metres long – similar to small planes. Pterosaurs are the largest flying animals to haveContinue Reading
Marston’s set to reveal stronger sales despite damp summer
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