Dua Lipa Launches Exclusive ‘Radical Optimism’ Merch on Amazon: Here Are the Best Pieces to Buy

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Red Lobster could file for bankruptcy this month following the closure of 50+ stores: WSJ

businessinsider.com A Red Lobster restaurant in Times Square in New York. Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images Red Lobster could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection next week, per The…

How Swehl Is Capitalizing on the Molly Baz Billboard Controversy

adweek.com If you weren't familiar with breastfeeding brand Swehl before this week, you surely are now. This week, the company's 45-foot billboard featuring cookbook author Molly Baz,…

This Times Square breastfeeding ad for lactation cookies was taken down, sparking a social media debate

fastcompany.com In case you missed it, last week, Times Square was the home of a 45-foot billboard featuring an image of pregnant celebrity cookbook author Molly Baz. But you probably did…

Tourism forecasts and 2024 summer launch

benzinga.com MONTRÉAL, May 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Tourisme Montréal kicked off the summer season this afternoon at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal. More than 65 industry players were…

Man Who Attacked Times Square Police Officers With Machete Sentenced To 27 Years

zerohedge.com Man Who Attacked Times Square Police Officers With Machete Sentenced To 27 Years Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal judge has handed down…

Internal emails show how Evolv's gun-detection AI system made its way to NYC subway stations, despite the company saying it's not designed for that environment

wired.com In February 2022, a meeting was set up between New York City mayor Eric Adams’ team and an artificial intelligence gun-detection company called Evolv. An email thread from…

Molly Baz’s Pregnant Body Is Too Risque for Times Square

adweek.com Times Square is no stranger to women's bodies, but a particular advertisement recently stirred controversy, reflecting deep societal tensions surrounding motherhood and…

GV’s youngest-ever partner launches her own firm that aims to avoid one of venture capital’s most common pitfalls

aol.com Good morning, Broadsheet readers! An ad for lactation cookies is barred from Times Square, Betches is a digital media success story, and GV's youngest-ever partner launches…

‘NCIS Hawai’i’ Cast Joins Together On The Beach To Celebrate Series

deadline.com It was Aloha ʻAuinalā and Aloha Ahiahi for the cast of NCIS: Hawai’i on Friday evening, as they gathered on a local beach to join in gratitude for the show’s three-year run.…

The night I asked ChatGPT how to build a bomb

reason.com Joanna Andreasson/DALL-E4 In the June 2024 issue, we explore the ways that artificial intelligence is shaping our economy and culture. The stories and art are about AI—and…

Planet Fitness to increase price of its $10 membership plan for 1st time in 26 years

abc7.com Planet Fitness to increase price of its $10 membership plan for 1st time in 26 years Planet Fitness is raising prices. The gym chain will increase the price of its…

Too Racy for Times Square? An Ad for Lactation Cookies Is Replaced

nytimes.com An ethereal-looking image of Molly Baz, the cookbook author, with her pregnant belly exposed and her breasts covered with not much more than a rhinestone bikini top and two…

McDonald’s to launch $5 meal deal to lure back diners after pricing out low-income customers with high prices

nypost.com McDonald’s is reportedly preparing to launch a $5 meal deal in a bid to lure back lower-income customers who were priced out of the Golden Arches as its menu prices soared…

Brew Classifieds: May 6

morningbrew.com The wackiest headlines from the week as they would appear in a Classifieds section. Careers ISO RELOCATION TIKTOKERS: The Indonesian government is recruiting influencers to…

The rise and fall of Red Lobster, whose bottomless shrimp may be leading to bankruptcy

businessinsider.com A Red Lobster restaurant in Times Square in New York. Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy. The seafood chain's…

Planet Fitness will raise its $10 membership plan for the first time in 26 years

aol.com The Planet Fitness $10-a-month membership plan is a powerful marketing tool and a central part of its strategy. But the largest gym chain in the United States is hiking that…

I spent $125 on dinner for 2 at Red Lobster. It was pricey, but the portion sizes were massive

businessinsider.com I went to Red Lobster and ordered dinner for two. The meal impressed me, but was a little pricey. Erin McDowell/Business Insider A friend and I had dinner at Red Lobster and…

First Wave BioPharma and Celiac Journey to Host Nasdaq Event in Support of Celiac Disease Awareness Month

benzinga.com BOCA RATON, Fla., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Wave BioPharma, Inc., FWBI, ("First Wave BioPharma" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company…

Graffitied skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles poised for sale

latimes.com The partially built Oceanwide Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, which was covered in graffiti this year, has been put up for sale and could be sold by fall. Oceanwide Plaza,…

All the looks celebrities wore to Met Gala after-parties this year

aol.com May 7, 2024 at 11:59 AM • None Celebrities attended parties across New York City following the 2024 Met Gala. • None Many also changed out of their red-carpet ensembles in…

They Put a 65-Foot Hot Dog in Times Square, and It’s a Blast

nytimes.com As the sun set on a cloudy evening in Times Square on Friday, a 65-foot-long frankfurter cantilevered into the sky and spewed out a blast of rainbow confetti. At the foot…

Solana Memecoins Are Rising

coinchapter.com Memecoins were the magnet that attracted a horde of buyers to Solana, especially during the trading frenzy of March 2024. Solana-based memecoins have significantly…

Drake Drops ‘The Heart Part 6’ in Ongoing Kendrick Lamar Feud, Dua Lipa & Usher Host Surprise Concerts & More

billboard.com It’s Monday, May 6th, and the saga between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continued throughout the weekend. Drake released “The Heart Part 6” on Sunday as a response to Kendrick’s…

Kim Godwin’s Exit Raises New Questions About ABC News’ Future

variety.com Kim Godwin hoped to build ABC News‘ future by cutting out some of its past. Tasked, ostensibly, with shaking up a culture of the Disney-backed news organization that pit…

Dua Lipa Plays Surprise Pop-Up Times Square Show After ‘SNL’ Gig

billboard.com Dua Lipa took one more big bite of the apple before leaving New York. After playing double duty as musical guest and host on Saturday Night Live, the singer brought her…