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With a major redesign to appeal to a new generation, Chuck E. Cheese is making a comeback four years after emerging from bankruptcy. CEC Entertainment, the parent business of Chuck E. Cheese, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June 2020, even as some jurisdictions started to lift their pandemic lockdowns. Months later, under new leadership, it came out of bankruptcy, with debts of roughly $705 million paid off. Finding ways to amuse kids and their paying parents in the era of iPads and smartphones posed an existential danger to the business even after COVID weakened. In order to address that difficulty, the corporation has invested over $300 million in recent years, and the investment is beginning to yield results. According to CEO Dave McKillips, CEC Entertainment, which also o...

Washington The special counsel who accused Hunter Biden of tax and firearm offenses prior to President Joe Biden's pardon of his last surviving son is slated to submit his final report to the Department of Justice on Monday. The report was scheduled to be released Monday night, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, who told NBC News that while it was not anticipated to contain any significant revelations, it might criticize the president's choice to pardon his son. In the official White House statement announcing the pardon, Bid called the conviction of his sons as a miscarriage of justice. Prosecutors for Weiss later contested this claim in a court filing. Shortly before the younger Biden was scheduled to be punished in connection with his conviction for breaking a ru...

Washington The special counsel who accused Hunter Biden of tax and firearm offenses prior to President Joe Biden's pardon of his last surviving son is slated to submit his final report to the Department of Justice on Monday. The report was scheduled to be released Monday night, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, who told NBC News that while it was not anticipated to contain any significant revelations, it might criticize the president's choice to pardon his son. In the official White House statement announcing the pardon, Bid called the conviction of his sons as a miscarriage of justice. Prosecutors for Weiss later contested this claim in a court filing. Shortly before the younger Biden was scheduled to be punished in connection with his conviction for breaking a ru...

I've been gradually expanding my assortment of winter shoes. It has taken me several years to do this since high-quality, insulated, water-resistant boots are not inexpensive. I'll take advantage of any chance to save money on them and better prepare for the upcoming cold as they continue to be one of my wardrobe staples. Some of my favorite brands (or businesses that my fellow reporters have previously covered) offer a variety of winter boots on sale here. Since the majority of these boots are sold by well-known stores like Nordstrom and DSW, the length of these sales and their availability may vary. I strongly advise purchasing shoes that fit your needs and lifestyle as soon as possible, before they become unavailable or become more expensive. GO Ahead and SkipThe greatest winter boots c...

I've been gradually expanding my assortment of winter shoes. It has taken me several years to do this since high-quality, insulated, water-resistant boots are not inexpensive. I'll take advantage of any chance to save money on them and better prepare for the upcoming cold as they continue to be one of my wardrobe staples. Some of my favorite brands (or businesses that my fellow reporters have previously covered) offer a variety of winter boots on sale here. Since the majority of these boots are sold by well-known stores like Nordstrom and DSW, the length of these sales and their availability may vary. I strongly advise purchasing shoes that fit your needs and lifestyle as soon as possible, before they become unavailable or become more expensive. GO Ahead and SkipThe greatest winter boots c...

On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission said that two affiliated Robinhood broker-dealers had reached an agreement to pay a total of $45 million in fines to resolve administrative accusations that they had broken over ten different securities law requirements pertaining to their brokerage business. According to the SEC, the infractions committed by Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC include failing to promptly report suspicious trading, failing to put in place sufficient safeguards against identity theft, and failing to appropriately handle unauthorized access to Robinhood computer systems. According to the agency, the two Robinhood organizations also had a history of failing to preserve and maintain electronic communications, save copies of operational database...

On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission said that two affiliated Robinhood broker-dealers had reached an agreement to pay a total of $45 million in fines to resolve administrative accusations that they had broken over ten different securities law requirements pertaining to their brokerage business. According to the SEC, the infractions committed by Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC include failing to promptly report suspicious trading, failing to put in place sufficient safeguards against identity theft, and failing to appropriately handle unauthorized access to Robinhood computer systems. According to the agency, the two Robinhood organizations also had a history of failing to preserve and maintain electronic communications, save copies of operational database...

With the Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, and Commanders all making it this far in the NFL postseason, the divisional round is almost finished. The winner of the Rams vs. Vikings game in Arizona on Monday night is all that's left. Due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, the game was rescheduled from Phoenix to a location outside of Phoenix. It features two seasoned quarterbacks, Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold, who are supported by top-tier defenses: Minnesota is in fifth place with 19.5 points per game, while Los Angeles has the strongest defense (18.5). Who will win the opportunity to play Philadelphia? Follow NBC News throughout the evening to get the most recent information from State Farm Stadium. Vikings vs. Rams Date: 13 January Time: 8 p.m. ET How to stream on ESPN+ or watch ESP...

With the Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, and Commanders all making it this far in the NFL postseason, the divisional round is almost finished. The winner of the Rams vs. Vikings game in Arizona on Monday night is all that's left. Due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, the game was rescheduled from Phoenix to a location outside of Phoenix. It features two seasoned quarterbacks, Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold, who are supported by top-tier defenses: Minnesota is in fifth place with 19.5 points per game, while Los Angeles has the strongest defense (18.5). Who will win the opportunity to play Philadelphia? Follow NBC News throughout the evening to get the most recent information from State Farm Stadium. Vikings vs. Rams Date: 13 January Time: 8 p.m. ET How to stream on ESPN+ or watch ESP...

In an attempt to reduce classroom distractions for students as worries about their mental health grow, more states are examining legislation to prohibit or restrict smartphone use in schools. As state legislatures gather throughout the nation in the new year, lawmakers in Alabama, Maryland, and New Hampshire last week unveiled measures to limit smartphone use in schools. According to the health policy research group KFF, they join lawmakers in 11 other states who have submitted legislation aimed at removing limitations as of December. Our learning settings are being adversely affected by screens, which divert students' focus from their studies and make it more difficult for teachers to carry out their duties. In her inauguration speech last week, Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte of New Ham...