May 20, 2024

Red Lobster’s woes go beyond just bottomless shrimp

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Some of the eatery's troubles can be traced back to its purchase by a private equity firm a decade ago.

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Bottomless shrimp and bottomed out finances

by Henry Epp

The Red Lobster restaurant chain has officially filed for bankruptcy protection. The national chain of seafood restaurants has struggled in recent years, with high labor costs, expensive leases and a popular promotion that ate into profits.

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A pulse check of the masterpiece market

by Nova Safo

New York’s major auction houses have ended a marquee week of sales, which happens twice a year. And the final tallies show that the art world is struggling to overcome a recession of its own as prices fall and demand withers.

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Students live alongside seniors at this Minnesota residential facility

by Chris Farrell

May 20, 2024

At the Watkins Manor assisted living facility, eight students live and volunteer with 45 senior residents.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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