Brazilian airline Gol says U.S. court approves restructuring plan
SAO PAULO, May 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Gol said on Tuesday its restructuring plan under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings has been approved by a U.S. court.
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Brazil's BRF confident bird flu crisis will be over soon
SAO PAULO, June 5 (Reuters) - Brazilian food processor BRF ( opens new tab is confident local companies will be able to circumvent chicken trade bans in a matter of days as local authorities have so far been able to control a bird flu outbreak in the world's largest chicken-exporting nation. Speaking at an industry event in Sao Paulo on Thursday, BRF's vice president for quality, Fabio Stumpf, said a combination of well-trained farm workers, strict biosecurity protocols and efficient state and federal farm agencies contributed to delaying the arrival of bird flu on Brazilian poultry farms. Brazil's first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu on a commercial chicken farm was confirmed on May 16, triggering regional and country trade embargoes, which hurt exporters and increased chicken supplies domestically in the short-term, reducing local prices. The disease was first detected in the country on wild birds in 2023. Since then, the Brazilian government has processed over 4,000 samples and confirmed some 171 bird flu outbreaks, mainly among wild animals. Addressing a panel, Stumpf said he had "no doubt" countries would open up to trade over the coming few days, as almost three weeks have passed after the only bird flu case was confirmed on a commercial farm in Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul state. Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro also said this week there were signs the outbreak had been controlled efficiently. Still, there are 12 active investigations into potential new outbreaks, most of which are on backyard flocks or wild birds, which do not trigger trade restrictions, according to the ministry's website.
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Hooters restaurants slashed by a quarter as dozens more locations axed
Hooters has abruptly shuttered at least 30 locations in the US months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The restaurant chain suddenly closed the company-owned restaurants across multiple states on Wednesday. There are now 305 Hooters restaurants across the US, down from around 420 at its peak. The recent closures were in states including Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The brand revealed it was a 'difficult decision' but insisted it was 'here to stay' despite suffering from longtime financial troubles. 'Hooters will be well-positioned to continue our iconic legacy under a pure franchise business model,' a Hooters spokesperson told 'We are committed to supporting our impacted team members throughout this process and are incredibly grateful to our valued customers for their loyalty and dedication to the Hooters brand.' The 42-year-old chain known for its chicken wings and its waitresses has shuttered dozens of restaurants in the last year. Of the 305 Hooters restaurants still open, 151 are company owned and 154 are franchise-operated locations. Created by six businessmen, a noticeable feature at all restaurants is scantily- dressed servers. Co-founder Ed Droste selected Lynne Austin to be the original Hooters girl, and the number of women representing the chain grew from there. The restaurant chain reached its peak in popularity in the 1990s and steadily expanded its number of locations during that time. It also introduced a variety of bathing-suit-required events, including the annual Miss Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant. These events and scandalous advertisements were not enough to stop its downfall, which became noticeable in 2017 due to declining US sales. Around 40 locations shuttered in 2024, and the chain closed one of its Hoots Wings spin-off restaurants earlier this year. Once its bankruptcy filing plans were set in motion, the chain began a restructuring plan, which included axing its famous 'bikini nights.' The chain, which has $376 million in debt, is expected to close more restaurants, and its intellectual property could potentially be bought by Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer brand. Hooters is not the only restaurant chain to have filed for bankruptcy protection this year. On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina announced it would close 76 restaurants after filing for bankruptcy weeks before Hooters. Bar Louie filed a few days before Hooters for the second time in five years, and closed locations in Ohio, Michigan, and New Jersey before doing so. Small chains like Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries and Planta have also sparked mass closure fears.
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Blake Lively looks carefree in plunging sundress... as Justin Baldoni lawsuit takes ugly turn at 6-month mark
Blake Lively looked cheerful in a new image to support her fresh Betty Booze release this week. The 37-year-old movie icon was dressed in a pale yellow top and skirt as she straddled a white chair with both bejeweled hands on the back. The Town actress was smiling while beautifully made up with her blonde hair worn down in soft waves as she situated on a lush emerald green field. Next to her on a garden table were her new Betty Booze flavors: Meyer Lemonade and Passion Fruit. On Thursday Blake took to her Insta Stories to share a photo of an overflowing flower arrangement from blossoms she grew herself in her own backyard. Her caption was humorous as she said she was available to make bouquets for 'your next graduation, funeral or wedding.' This comes after her Justin Baldoni lawsuit took an ugly turn. Blake suffered a courtroom blow this week in her ongoing legal battle with Baldoni. A New York judge threw a curveball in her attempt to withdraw her 'emotional distress' claims against the actor. Court filings obtained by the Daily Mail reveal the two parties had been slugging it out over the actress' claims that her co-star had caused her emotional distress, with Baldoni's team demanding she provide proof from her medical records. Lively's team instead then attempted to quietly drop that element from her blockbuster lawsuit on Friday but, critically, without prejudice – meaning the claim could be refiled at a later date. She also filed a motion on Monday to block Baldoni's request for her medical records arguing that she voluntarily sought to withdraw the claim in 'good faith to streamline the dispute'. Now, can reveal that Judge Lewis Liman on Tuesday agreed to deny Baldoni's motion based on Lively's decision to drop the claims, however, he also ruled that both sides will now have to negotiate whether her emotional distress element will be dismissed from the case permanently. In another blow, Judge Liman said even if the claims are not dismissed, Lively's team will no longer be able to produce evidence of emotional distress in court. The 24-hour legal spat has already seen claims and counterclaims traded by both sides, with Baldoni's team saying the Hollywood icon is trying to 'have it both ways'. Meanwhile, she has released her new booze offerings to her fans. 'I come from a Southern family, so iced tea, especially in the summertime is a staple,' the actress told People. 'Sweet tea, passionfruit tea, tea with fresh lemonade … it all feels like relaxation and peaceful times. Enjoying an iced tea is a feeling as much as an experience to me.' The wife of Ryan Reynolds kicked off her Betty Buzz brand in 2021 with sparkling mixers. In 2023 came Betty Booze with tequila and bourbon. This comes after news that Blake has lost her friendship with Taylor Swift over her Justin Baldoni lawsuit. 'Vodka felt like the perfect next addition to our 'bar' lineup because of its subtle and popular flavor,' she added, calling the spirit 'an ideal backdrop to both of our yummy new teas.' And she suggested how fans should drink the beverages. 'I usually think of a barbecue or summer hang outside, even if it's just with one family member,' she said. 'Any time you'd have iced tea or an Arnold Palmer with alcohol is the time you'd have this,' she continued. 'At a party, dinner at home, at a restaurant, wherever is natural to you. I like seeing friends try both and swapping with each other back and forth as they drink. That's how you know they're close.' Lively then mentioned her Emily Nelson character from the Simple Favor movies. 'Emily had a fabulous wedding in Capri, which is all things lemon,' she said. 'Lemons have a sweet spot for all us Capri superfans. Though I think Emily would spike our [ready-to-drink teas] with much more vodka because ours are nice and subtle, and she is neither nice or subtle. Well sometimes she's nice. But never subtle.' 'These are the recipes I've been making for loved ones for years. But I have 4 kids now. And I'm tired. So here they are in a can. Enjoy. Responsibly…ish,' she said.
