Sona, the Indian restaurant co-founded by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will be closing its doors after 10 months. The restaurant, which opened in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, will serve its final brunch on Sunday, June 30th.
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Goloson International Airport in La Ceiba, Honduras has been closed indefinitely due to heavy smoke, forcing the suspension of flights and leaving many Cayman Airways passengers stranded. The airport was deemed inoperable by civil aviation authorities due to safety concerns, as low visibility poses risks for takeoff and landing operations. Cayman Airways was particularly impacted, with two flights being canceled and the airline having to adjust its schedule and organize additional flights for affected passengers. The airport and authorities are closely monitoring the situation and working towards a resolution, but there is no clear indication of when normal operations will resume.
Parker Hannifin, a global industrial engineering firm, announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Kittery, Maine. The closure will affect 48 workers and is expected to be completed by the end of November. The company stated that the closure is not a reflection of the performance of its employees but is necessary to maintain competitiveness in the challenging market environment. Parker will provide severance pay, benefits continuation, and outplacement support to the affected workers.
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley expresses disappointment over the dismissal of criminal charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder and other officials. He believes Flint residents have been denied closure as the 10th anniversary of the water crisis approaches.
Greggs has closed its Great Portland Street branch in London, leaving loyal customers devastated. The bakery chain, with over 2,000 locations nationwide, has been a high street staple for decades. The closure follows a wave of restaurant and pub shutdowns post-pandemic, as well as branch closures by large chains like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s.
After two decades of anguish, a West Virginia father has finally received closure in the disappearance of his 10-year-old daughter and her mother. On Monday, state police and the FBI uncovered the remains of Susan Carter and her daughter Natasha “Alex” Carter at the home of Larry Webb, who died while in detention that same day. Webb confessed on his deathbed to killing the mother and daughter during a heated custody dispute in 2000. He buried their bodies in shallow graves in his backyard, where they remained undiscovered for over two decades. The family’s ordeal serves as a reminder to never give up hope in cases involving missing loved ones.
O’Lala Empanadas, a cherished family-owned empanada shop in Jersey City, has bid farewell after 10 years of serving delectable homestyle empanadas. On its final day, customers expressed their deep emotions and shared fond memories of celebrating special occasions at the establishment. The shop’s closure leaves a void in the community, as evidenced by the extensive line of patrons who came to savor one last taste of O’Lala’s beloved empanadas.
Tijuana Flats, a Tex-Mex restaurant chain, has filed for bankruptcy and closed 11 locations. The company, which has over 125 locations across the South, cited financial performance, occupancy costs, and market conditions as factors in the decision. Despite the closures, Tijuana Flats emphasized that 91 of its restaurants remain open.
Tijuana Flats was acquired by Flatheads, LLC, which plans to reinvest in the brand and focus on the factors that originally attracted customers.
Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows companies to eliminate debt and start fresh. Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which Tijuana Flats filed for, is used to restructure a business with the goal of remaining open.
The Voorhees Town Center remains closed except for Boscov’s due to a fire in the food court area on Friday afternoon. The fire spread into the mall’s ceiling space, contaminating the building with soot. The mall is expected to remain closed until further notice. The township administrative offices, which are housed in the mall, are also closed on Monday. The mall, which opened in 1970 as the Echelon Mall, has struggled in recent years with the closure of anchor stores Sears, Macy’s, and JC Penney. It is currently owned by Namdar Realty Group.