Red Lobster abruptly shut down 50 locations nationwide after last summer’s “Endless Shrimp” promotion took a huge financial toll on the company.

- Customers of the chain are devastated… with one saying he, “Felt like I just took a kick to my Cheddar Bay Biscuits”.

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Secretary of State Anthony Blnken is taking heat for the Biden Administration’s decision to issue an official statement of condolence on the death of the President of Iran. The so-called “Butcher of Tehran” was killed in a Helicopter crash over the weekend and many in this country have taken offense to our country offering our condolences to a mass murderer.

- In his defense, Blinken said the State Dept. was doing some Spring Cleaning and were just trying to get rid of the the “Thinking of You” Notes they had left over from the ones they sent to the bin Laden family a few years back.

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Shocking new video captured the moment part of a Delta plane exploded and caught as it landed in Seattle on its way from Cancun, Mexico last week.

- Well, everyone on board having eaten Mexican food explains the EXPLOSION part… but investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the Fire.

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The Chairman of the Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation - the FDIC - says he’ll step down after reports surfaced of Senior Agents sending pics of their manhood to female employees.

- Well… I always wondered what they meant by, “Member FDIC.”

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Rapper Cardi B revealed during a recent interview that she doesn’t plan to endorse President Biden in the 2024 election.

- I appreciate her input… but I’m gonna hold off making my final decision on who to vote for unti my Favorite rappers Meghan Thee Stallion and Nicky Minaj weigh in on Economic policy.

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Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush recaptured one of his former titles by snapping 110 pencils in one minute.

- “Pencil-Snapping” seems like one of those Rare Professions where you’re ultimate Goal is to earn the rank of “Number 2”.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!

-Dick