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Brookline's Golden Temple Chinese restaurant, a 66-year Beacon Street staple, has closed, while Party Favors—a bakery and party-supply shop—will close by July 15 after 35 years; both posted heartfelt farewells thanking generations of customers and did not disclose reasons for their closures, with Party Favors offering 50% off storewide as its last days approach.
The Hardee’s in Circleville (300 W. Main St.) closed in late April after a long history of health-department violations dating back more than a decade, including a 2022 inspection with critical issues and a 2023 shutdown by local officials; it’s not yet clear if the closure is permanent.
A verbal threat of violence prompted the Grand Cinema in Tacoma to cancel all Sunday shows. Police and theater staff conducted safety checks, the theater announced the closure on social media, and refunds are being issued to attendees; the investigation is ongoing and patrons are advised to contact the theater if they don’t receive refunds.
Destiny 2 ends official support with the Monuments of Triumph update, delivering closure for long-running stories, teasing a Marathon project, and signaling a bittersweet goodbye rather than a Destiny 3 as Bungie shifts to new ventures while reigniting nostalgia and interest.
One year after Air India AI171 crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 aboard and 19 on the ground, relatives say they still lack final investigation conclusions and face continued obstacles in obtaining information. Families describe roadblocks from Air India and the Tata Group, with lawyers representing about 135 affected families urging accountability. Personal losses are foregrounded—mothers, spouses and children recounting grief, with demands for practical support (work permits, education, childcare) in the UK and India. Survivors and loved ones traveled to mark the anniversary hoping for some closure, while authorities are expected to publish further updates soon.
Zipline Brewing Co. in Lincoln says it will immediately close its brewing operations and taproom to become a restaurant-focused company, keeping the Fallbrook Zipline Tap & Grill open; about 18 employees were laid off, and the shutdown followed months of sale talks with AKRS Equipment Solutions amid controversy over a planned political event at the beer hall.
Red Lobster's Times Square location will shut on June 14 due to extensive construction that has reduced access, visibility, and foot traffic; the building is slated for residential conversion. Staff may transfer to other Red Lobster locations with additional pay to ease the transition.
Environmental and immigrant-rights groups welcomed what appears to be the imminent closure of Alligator Alcatraz, the controversial Everglades immigration jail that critics say housed detainees in brutal conditions. State officials signal dismantling next month after spending roughly $1.2 million a day and processing about 22,000 detainees since last July. Gov. DeSantis framed the facility as temporary, while lawsuits and criticism over environmental damage and human rights abuses persist. Politicians and advocacy groups continue to push for accountability and restoration of the Everglades even as the camp winds down.
Survios reportedly laid off most of its staff, effectively shuttering the studio, which puts the future of Alien: Rogue Incursion Part 2 into question after its Switch 2 launch.
The Trader Joe’s at West 72nd Street (2073 Broadway) will shut on May 17 for major renovations expected to last several months, including upgrades to refrigeration and vertical transportation; some staff will transfer to nearby stores, and the store says it will reopen as soon as possible.
Spiders, the Paris-based studio behind GreedFall and Steelrising, is being liquidated and will close after 18 years in operation. The planned downloadable content for GreedFall: The Dying World will still release via publisher Nacon, but after that the company will cease operations and will no longer be able to respond to inquiries.
Hampshire College in Amherst, MA will permanently close after the fall semester due to ongoing financial pressures and shrinking enrollment. Final-year students can complete their degrees on campus, while students in years I–II can transfer to partner institutions; commencement will still take place and deposits will be refunded. The board says it has tried to boost enrollment, refinance debt, and monetize land, but progress fell short, reflecting broader challenges facing liberal arts colleges in the U.S.
Hampshire College in Amherst will permanently close at the end of the year due to financial strain from declining enrollment, a heavy debt load, and stalled land development. Final-year students can complete their degrees, deposits for the 2026 class will be refunded, and current students can transfer to partner institutions. The decision follows accreditation concerns and reflects broader financial pressures facing small New England colleges.
Trump-installed Kennedy Center board unanimously approved a two-year closure for renovations, saying the shutdown will speed up critical work on HVAC, electrical, and structural systems, with new seating and marble already purchased. The vote drew opposition from ex-officio lawmakers and Rep. Joyce Beatty, who is pursuing a federal lawsuit over process and voting rights. The plan could affect about 75–175 employees and comes as Trump reshapes the center’s leadership and funding.
Blazing Bagels abruptly closed all locations amid bankruptcy, offering no warning or severance; stores in Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue shut down, leaving employees unpaid beyond hours worked.