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Longtime Burger Chain Red Robin Closing 15 Locations Across the U.S.
There's something comforting and familiar about dining at a longtime burger restaurant. The U.S. has plenty of established burger chains, and those restaurants make sure the traditional hamburger is available to Americans nationwide. There are 84,336 burger restaurants in the U.S. as of 2025, according to IBIS World, so there's a lot of competition in that space. Also, the number of burger restaurants in the U.S. grew 0.9% per year on average between 2019 and 2024, IBIS World states. So, the burger industry is a competitive one, and now, one longtime burger chain has announced that it's closing restaurants across the U.S. this year. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has already closed six of its company-owned restaurants in the first quarter and one franchise location. Now, the company plans to close down eight more company-owned spots in 2025, Todd Wilson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, announced on May 29 during an earnings call. On the company earnings call, Wilson said Red Robin currently has 401 company-owned restaurants and 90 franchise locations. By the end of the year, he expects that number to be 393 company-owned restaurants. Wilson did not state which locations are scheduled to close or reveal any plans of closing more franchise locations. Also, Red Robin, which was founded in 1969, did not open any new locations in the first quarter of 2025 or 2024, the earnings report stated. In April, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers named a new president and CEO in David A. Pace. He commented that Red Robin is making a "comeback," but it's not there yet. "We are far from claiming victory and there is still more work to be done as we continue the comeback journey of Red Robin," Pace said. On a positive note, Wilson said that he doesn't expect any additional menu price increases for 2025. "We anticipate absorbing the current expected impact of tariffs as we prioritize maintaining value for our guests," he said. In the same earnings report, Red Robin also posted unexpected profit, which is a good sign for the Burger Chain Red Robin Closing 15 Locations Across the U.S. first appeared on Men's Journal on May 31, 2025
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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'River of fire' unleashes toxic gases as eruption destroys town in La Palma
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. QUICK FACTS Where is it? La Palma, Canary Islands [28.62120467, -17.89960469] What's in the photo? A highly destructive lava flow winding into the sea Which satellite took the photo? European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 mission When was it taken? Oct. 1, 2021 This striking satellite photo shows red-hot lava winding into the sea during a volcanic eruption on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The "river of fire" completely wiped out a small town and unleashed plumes of toxic gases, which have plagued the Spanish island for years, locals and experts told Live Science. On Sept. 19, 2021, after a swarm of more than 22,000 earthquakes in less than a week, a large fissure suddenly opened up above the town of Todoque on the western flank of Cumbre Vieja — a volcanic ridge that runs through the southern half of La Palma — shooting lava fountains hundreds of feet in the air. The effusive eruption, which was the first volcanic outburst on the island since 1971, persisted for 85 days until Dec. 13, according to the Global Volcanism Program at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. During this time, around 7.1 billion cubic feet (200 million cubic meters) of molten rock poured out from a 660-feet-tall (200 meters) cone-shaped vent, named Tajogaite, which grew around the fissure. The fiery rock, which reached temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,100 degrees Celsius), flowed down toward the coast and into the Atlantic Ocean, creating around 4.6 million square feet (430,000 square meters) of new land in the process. The lava flows, which stretched up to 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) long, were clearly visible from space and ended up covering a total area of around over 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares), including Todoque, which was essentially wiped off the map. Around 3,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed, along with large swathes of surrounding banana farms. The estimated damage exceeded 700 million euros (US$ 780 million), according to Spanish newspaper El Pais. One person was killed by the eruption: an elderly man who is believed to have died from inhaling toxic volcanic gases while ignoring official advice and prematurely returning to his home in the exclusion zone, according to AFP. Thousands of wild and agricultural animals are also believed to have been killed by the lava flow and resulting gases. Related: See all the best images of Earth from space The damage was "truly terrible," Marie Edmonds, a volcanologist at the University of Cambridge, told Live Science at the recent STARMUS Festival, an annual science festival that was held in the neighboring town of Puerto Naos from April 25 to April 29. "Most shocking to me is the closeness of the vent to the communities," she added when describing what it was like to visit the area during the festival. "It must have been absolutely terrifying to see the eruption so close." Local resident David, who used to live in Todoque and now resides in the neighboring town of Los Llanos de Aridane, was one of 7,000 people evacuated from their homes during the eruption. The shopkeeper told Live Science that he watched the lava flows burn across the landscape like a "river of fire," as his house was destroyed by the molten rock. The eruption was particularly noteworthy due to high levels of volcanic gases that were released into the air. This was the result of unusually high levels of sodium and potassium in the lava, which made it highly alkaline and increased the amount of gases, such as sulfur dioxide, that were emitted, Edmonds told Live Science. Where lava reached the coastline — and dripped into the ocean via giant lava falls — other gases, such as hydrogen chloride, were also released, she added. Throughout the eruption, an exclusion zone was put in place around lava flows to protect people from the gases. However, some locals ignored official advice and snuck back into the area to visit their properties. Taxi driver Ramón was one of those who went home after the eruption had ceased, but before people were given the green light to return. After just a few minutes, he began to get lightheaded and started struggling to breathe before passing out. He later awoke in the hospital and spent several days being treated for toxic gas inhalation. "I thought that I was going to die," Ramón told Live Science as he drove past Tajogaite. More than three years later, he still struggles with shortness of breath. While the worst volcanic gases have now dissipated, the problem is not totally gone. Large pockets of carbon dioxide still lie in lava tubes and other natural depressions in the area and could be harmful to people if they unknowingly walk through them, Edmonds said. "It is unknown how long this hazard will persist," she added. Locals also claim that they can still smell the eggy fumes of sulfur dioxide whenever it rains. The initial explosive phase of the eruption triggered large plumes of ash and smoke into the atmosphere that could be clearly seen from Tenerife, around 90 miles (145 km) away, and caused several brief airport closures throughout the Canary Islands. The plumes also caused a temporary disruption to the astronomical work being done by researchers at the various telescopes located at Las Palmas' Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (ORM), which is situated at an altitude of around 7,900 feet (2,400 m). "The disruption only lasted for around a week," Alba Fernandez-Barral, an astronomer and chief communications officer at the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory at ORM, told Live Science. "But for several telescopes, this was the first time they had stopped collecting data for decades." The atmospheric disturbances soon dissipated, but the continuing lava flows put a halt to most day-to-day activities in the area surrounding Tajogaite. Locals became so concerned that one Canarian politician even suggested detonating bombs within the erupting cone to stem the flow of lava, although this idea was never seriously considered. However, for locals, the issues persisted long after the lava eventually ceased flowing. The biggest problem was that the only road between Los Llanos de Aridane and Puerto Naos was destroyed, meaning that the only way to get from one to the other was to drive all the way around Cumbre Vieja, which means driving half of the island's coastline. Ramon told Live Science that the journey that once took 10 minutes could now take up to an hour and a half. Construction on a new road began almost as soon as the eruption ceased, while some of the lava was still at several hundred degrees F. The road was fully constructed within two years and can be seen from space winding through the lava flats, according to NASA's Earth Observatory. Although the area is now fully accessible, tourists and some islanders have continued to avoid the area due to fears over the toxic gases. One local official at STARMUS, who did not want to be named, told Live Science that attending the festival marked the first time they have been back to the area since the eruption. The eruption of Tajogaite has left long-lasting scars — both on the landscape and within the local community. But there are signs that these wounds are beginning to heal. "The loss of entire neighbourhoods affected the society here very badly," Edmonds told Live Science. "But I think that the people have bounced back incredibly well. Resilience is clearly very strong here." MORE EARTH FROM SPACE —'Smoking terror' volcano that destroyed city 400 years ago burps toxic cloud —Pair of 'glowing' lava lakes spotted on Africa's most active volcanoes as they erupt simultaneously —'Shining anus' volcano in Tonga coughs up cloud of smoke during recent eruption For many locals, the recent STARMUS Festival marked something of a return to normality as tourists flocked to La Palma in significant numbers for the first time since early 2021. Eruptions like this only happen on La Palma once every 50 years, Edmonds added, so it should be a while before anything like this happens again.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conservative actors Robert Davi, Frank Stallone share list of movies 'every college student should see'
EXCLUSIVE - Former "Goonies" star Robert Davi and actor-musician Frank Stallone believe there are certain movies every college student should see before graduating – and it begins with one specific director. Davi and Stallone, who are both outspoken Hollywood conservatives, talked to Fox News Digital in separate interviews and suggested that any sound film culture education should start with famed Italian-American director Frank Capra. Capra was a three-time Oscar-winning director who served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1935-1939. He directed one of the most well-known movies of all time, the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life." But he was also known for a slew of political dramas that packed significant meaning. "He was brilliant – and he was a conservative his whole life," Davi told Fox News Digital. "Now, you don't hear enough about the Frank Capra films…. There are mixed messages in all of them, but basically he's conservative. And his films like 'Meet John Doe,' 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,' 'State of the Union'… all of his films have a political bent." Actor Robert Davi 'Concerned' He Won't Get The Call For 'Goonies 2' Because Of His Conservative Views "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," starring Jimmy Stewart, was nominated for 11 Oscars, winning Best Original Story. In the film, Stewart plays a bright-eyed Jefferson Smith as he's appointed to the U.S. Senate. While eager to do good on behalf of the American electorate, Smith discovers his superiors are corrupt and not in government for the right reasons. The film builds up to his inspiring filibuster in the Senate chamber and is one of the most memorable scenes in movie history in which he appeals to his fellow Americans' better nature. Read On The Fox News App Davi also mentioned "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," about small town man Longfellow Deeds, who receives a fortune when one of his relatives dies, and "State of the Union," starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Tracy plays aircraft tycoon Grant Matthews as he runs for political office at the urging of his girlfriend. Hepburn, who often starred opposite Tracy on the silver screen, plays his ex-wife. "They all give an understanding of the process and the corruption in our government, back from the 1930s, '40s and late '40s when 'State of the Union' was made," Davi said. "People should watch it again," Davi said of "Mr. Smith" and "State of the Union." "Because… yes, I've seen it. But then I watch it again to go, 'My God. You know, you can really feel the relevance… And knowing Capra was conservative, I'm sure there was a part… of the speech that Spencer Tracy gives that he probably affected or wanted in there because it's very left-leaning in some ways. But the film is a great exposé on the political – all of them are… There's just something about these films and just this director was amazing." In the "State of the Union" speech which Davi refers to, Tracy's character withdraws from the presidential race and apologizes to his fellow Americans for running a dishonest campaign. Robert Davi Calls Out 'Huge Disconnect' Between Hollywood For Harris And 'Rank-and-file' Teamsters For Trump The Colorado Sun described Capra, who came to America as a six-year-old immigrant from Sicily, as having evolved into an "odd mix of conservative Republican, and pro-labor progressive, but always with sympathy for underdogs." Those sentiments have often come across in his motion pictures as he tends to put a spotlight on the working man who had a strong moral compass. Frank Stallone, an award-winning actor and musician and younger brother to Sylvester Stallone, had similar praise for Capra when asked the same question about which movies he wants college kids to watch, while throwing in a few other classics. "I would say 'It's a Wonderful Life,'" he told Fox News Digital. "I would say definitely 'Gone with the Wind.' Great movie. I would say 'Grapes of Wrath' with Henry Fonda. I would say, oh, 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.' A lot of the Capra movies are – '[Meet] John Doe,' because they dealt with kind of real, like the downtrodden. You know, of course, James Dean and 'Giant.'… Those are great. But the ones that I guess that would be message-y, that would kind of give a sense of America, where we're at – I mean, James Cagney in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy.' They were… it was really, truly entertainment. That's what it was there for. It wasn't there to bring you down." "Gone with the Wind" is an epic 1939 Civil War drama starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. The movie focuses on Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara from her life on a plantation to her survival through the Civil War and Reconstruction, all while following her timeless love story with Rhett Butler. Famous lines from the flick such as, "After all, tomorrow is another day," suggest that the movie wants to leave its audience with feelings of hope and resilience. Stallone also encouraged college students to watch the 1946 movie "The Razor's Edge," starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney. The movie follows Larry Darrell, an American fighter pilot who returns from World War I disturbed by the violence he witnessed. He eventually travels to Paris and tries to live a modest life. Its overarching message is a young man's journey in finding meaning in life through spiritual growth and not material possessions. Former Bond Villain Has Solution To Prevent Spy Franchise From Going 'Woke' Conservative parents have been concerned by the state of "woke" education in recent years. Davi hopes his list will give young minds a better perspective on the world. To drive his point across, Davi pointed Fox News Digital to an interview he gave to The Hill in 2011 when he was asked what issue he'd discuss with then-President Obama if given the chance. "I would like to talk with him about the crisis in American education," Davi said at the time. "To help children reach their full intellectual potential, an education must include American values, civics and history. Our students must have an exceptional education that inspires them and builds upon our country's greatness, instead of a relativistic, socialistic worldview that wants to erase what our country stands for and has accomplished. There has been a systematic approach to undermine the 'Greatness of America' — a pervasive hipness in denigrating our country that flatters itself as being intellectually provocative." "America is an ideal," he later added. "A living dream that has been a beacon of hope for the world. Yes, at times, the men and women who make political decisions may be misguided and cause some to want to damn them. But if we erased America from world history, one must unequivocally agree the world would be a lesser place. Therefore, I say, 'God BLESS America!'" Davi hopes his own conservative views don't keep him from a spot in the anticipated "Goonies" sequel, he revealed exclusively to Fox Digital. "I'm concerned about it, yes," he said. "Because it's happened on other issues, other projects. And it's just, you know, I believe in free speech and not being politically correct all the time."Original article source: Conservative actors Robert Davi, Frank Stallone share list of movies 'every college student should see'
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08-03-2025
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- Fox News
Conservative actors Robert Davi, Frank Stallone share list of movies 'every college student should see'
EXCLUSIVE - Former "Goonies" star Robert Davi and actor-musician Frank Stallone believe there are certain movies every college student should see before graduating – and it begins with one specific director. Davi and Stallone, who are both outspoken Hollywood conservatives, talked to Fox News Digital in separate interviews and suggested that any sound film culture education should start with famed Italian-American director Frank Capra. Capra was a three-time Oscar-winning director who served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1935-1939. He directed one of the most well-known movies of all time, the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life." But he was also known for a slew of political dramas that packed significant meaning. "He was brilliant – and he was a conservative his whole life," Davi told Fox News Digital. "Now, you don't hear enough about the Frank Capra films…. There are mixed messages in all of them, but basically he's conservative. And his films like 'Meet John Doe,' 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,' 'State of the Union'… all of his films have a political bent." "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," starring Jimmy Stewart, was nominated for 11 Oscars, winning Best Original Story. In the film, Stewart plays a bright-eyed Jefferson Smith as he's appointed to the U.S. Senate. While eager to do good on behalf of the American electorate, Smith discovers his superiors are corrupt and not in government for the right reasons. The film builds up to his inspiring filibuster in the Senate chamber and is one of the most memorable scenes in movie history in which he appeals to his fellow Americans' better nature. Davi also mentioned "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," about small town man Longfellow Deeds, who receives a fortune when one of his relatives dies, and "State of the Union," starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Tracy plays aircraft tycoon Grant Matthews as he runs for political office at the urging of his girlfriend. Hepburn, who often starred opposite Tracy on the silver screen, plays his ex-wife. "They all give an understanding of the process and the corruption in our government, back from the 1930s, '40s and late '40s when 'State of the Union' was made," Davi said. "People should watch it again," Davi said of "Mr. Smith" and "State of the Union." "Because… yes, I've seen it. But then I watch it again to go, 'My God. You know, you can really feel the relevance… And knowing Capra was conservative, I'm sure there was a part… of the speech that Spencer Tracy gives that he probably affected or wanted in there because it's very left-leaning in some ways. But the film is a great exposé on the political – all of them are… There's just something about these films and just this director was amazing." In the "State of the Union" speech which Davi refers to, Tracy's character withdraws from the presidential race and apologizes to his fellow Americans for running a dishonest campaign. The Colorado Sun described Capra, who came to America as a six-year-old immigrant from Sicily, as having evolved into an "odd mix of conservative Republican, and pro-labor progressive, but always with sympathy for underdogs." Those sentiments have often come across in his motion pictures as he tends to put a spotlight on the working man who had a strong moral compass. Frank Stallone, an award-winning actor and musician and younger brother to Sylvester Stallone, had similar praise for Capra when asked the same question about which movies he wants college kids to watch, while throwing in a few other classics. "I would say 'It's a Wonderful Life,'" he told Fox News Digital. "I would say definitely 'Gone with the Wind.' Great movie. I would say 'Grapes of Wrath' with Henry Fonda. I would say, oh, 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.' A lot of the Capra movies are – '[Meet] John Doe,' because they dealt with kind of real, like the downtrodden. You know, of course, James Dean and 'Giant.'… Those are great. But the ones that I guess that would be message-y, that would kind of give a sense of America, where we're at – I mean, James Cagney in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy.' They were… it was really, truly entertainment. That's what it was there for. It wasn't there to bring you down." "Gone with the Wind" is an epic 1939 Civil War drama starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. The movie focuses on Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara from her life on a plantation to her survival through the Civil War and Reconstruction, all while following her timeless love story with Rhett Butler. Famous lines from the flick such as, "After all, tomorrow is another day," suggest that the movie wants to leave its audience with feelings of hope and resilience. Stallone also encouraged college students to watch the 1946 movie "The Razor's Edge," starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney. The movie follows Larry Darrell, an American fighter pilot who returns from World War I disturbed by the violence he witnessed. He eventually travels to Paris and tries to live a modest life. Its overarching message is a young man's journey in finding meaning in life through spiritual growth and not material possessions. Conservative parents have been concerned by the state of "woke" education in recent years. Davi hopes his list will give young minds a better perspective on the world. To drive his point across, Davi pointed Fox News Digital to an interview he gave to The Hill in 2011 when he was asked what issue he'd discuss with then-President Obama if given the chance. "I would like to talk with him about the crisis in American education," Davi said at the time. "To help children reach their full intellectual potential, an education must include American values, civics and history. Our students must have an exceptional education that inspires them and builds upon our country's greatness, instead of a relativistic, socialistic worldview that wants to erase what our country stands for and has accomplished. There has been a systematic approach to undermine the 'Greatness of America' — a pervasive hipness in denigrating our country that flatters itself as being intellectually provocative." "America is an ideal," he later added. "A living dream that has been a beacon of hope for the world. Yes, at times, the men and women who make political decisions may be misguided and cause some to want to damn them. But if we erased America from world history, one must unequivocally agree the world would be a lesser place. Therefore, I say, 'God BLESS America!'" Davi hopes his own conservative views don't keep him from a spot in the anticipated "Goonies" sequel, he revealed exclusively to Fox Digital. "I'm concerned about it, yes," he said. "Because it's happened on other issues, other projects. And it's just, you know, I believe in free speech and not being politically correct all the time."
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Former Bond villain has solution to prevent spy franchise from going 'woke'
EXCLUSIVE - Former Bond villain Robert Davi was concerned about the future of the 007 franchise even before the bombshell news it would be leaving the hands of a family dynasty. For decades, the James Bond franchise has been under the creative control of the Broccoli family, first under Albert Romolo Broccoli, nicknamed "Cubby," and co-producer Harry Saltzman. It then fell under the care of his daughter, Barbara Broccoli, and his stepson, Michael G. Wilson. But on Thursday, the entertainment world was rocked by the news that they'd be giving the reins to Amazon MGM studios. Now, Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. The three parties will remain co-owners of the iconic franchise, but Amazon MGM will have creative control, Variety reported. Since Daniel Craig officially hung up his hat as Bond with his final film, "No Time to Die," there has been constant chatter about what direction the franchise will be taking next. Rumors have swirled that there could even be a female Bond or a gay Bond for the next installment. '007' Series In Turmoil As Producers, Amazon Can't Agree On Franchise: 'I Don't Think James Bond Is A Hero' Davi, who played the Bond villain Franz Sanchez in "Licence to Kill," recalled having a close relationship with "Cubby" and his wife Dana, and weighed in on where the franchise is headed in comments made before the Amazon announcement, admitting he's concerned that Bond may go "woke." Read On The Fox News App "I hope it doesn't," Davi, an outspoken conservative, told Fox News Digital. "You know, I was very close to 'Cubby' Broccoli and his wife, Dana, and the legacy... And they were, as far as I'm concerned, they were Ronald Reagan conservatives and wonderful people. And you know, I think if we succumb to every fad – especially one that's not based on total science – it's a little frightening." Davi said a simple solution would be to create a whole new character, instead of completely changing the lead fans have come to know and love as the masculine and woman-chasing 007. Robert Davi Calls Out 'Huge Disconnect' Between Hollywood For Harris And 'Rank-and-file' Teamsters For Trump "And I think they should keep certain things, create a different character, I would say," he continued. "Create a different character. Have somebody – not Ian Fleming – have someone else write a character that's based on the current day and then separate that from Bond. But don't try to, you know, reinvent. It's nice to look at things through different eyes sometimes. Absolutely. In terms of stylistic, but not the very essence of its culture. And so that's just my conservative point of view, or independent thinking conservative point of view." Davi isn't the only person in the Bond family to resist such potential changes. In an interview with The Times, British actress Gemma Arterton eschewed the idea of a female 007. Arterton played British agent Strawberry Fields in the 2008 Bond film "Quantum of Solace." She said Hollywood should respect the character's legacy. "Sometimes you just have to respect the tradition," she said. "Isn't a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played by a man?" she wondered. "They talk about it, but I think people would find it too outrageous." Former Bond Girl Trashes Idea Of Female James Bond: 'Like Mary Poppins Being Played By A Man' NY Post writer Johnny Oleksinski reacted to Amazon MGM Studios news in a blunt op-ed, declaring it would be the "death" of the Bond brand. "Many of them are exceptional and some were fumbled (cough, 'Quantum of Solace,' cough), but all were made with the care and consideration of children with a father's legacy in mind. That's over," he wrote. Amazon, he suggested, will pump out as much content as they can to the detriment of quality now that it's left the family business. Fox News Digital has reached out to Amazon MGM Studios for comment. Another former Bond actress, Valerie Leon, who appeared in the Bond films "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Never Say Never Again," with Roger Moore and Sean Connery, respectively, was also upset at the news. "I think it's madness, absolute madness," Leon told "Good Morning Britain" during a Friday interview, adding, "I really think it's very sad that Amazon are doing this." "I just – the Bond franchise was very British, and it won't be anymore," she later noted. Given the news, the gap between "No Time To Die" and the next film could break the six-year record for the longest period between Bond releases, the BBC article source: Former Bond villain has solution to prevent spy franchise from going 'woke'
