After 42 successful years, the controversial chain Hooters may be on the brink of bankruptcy, like several other chains in recent history. Jesse Rothstein warned it “seems almost unavoidable at this point.” Unintended consequences will appear, problems will arise and sooner or later the whole project will come to a standstill.

Striking New York correction officers will be classified as absent without leave and face serious repercussions, including loss of pay and health benefits, according to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Despite a court order to return to work, many officers continue protesting unsafe conditions and staffing shortages.