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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift go house hunting – its location gives clear indication over his NFL retirement intentions

TRAVIS KELCE and Taylor Swift have been househunting together as they plan for the NFL star’s retirement.

The Kansas City Chiefs star has committed to playing in the 2025 season but not beyond.

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Kelce, 35, could call time on his glittering career next summer and is looking for a place to settle down.

The tight end has been spotted house hunting with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in Cleveland, Ohio.

News outlet Cleveland Scene have reported that the couple have viewed two luxurious homes that are currently for sale.

They are located in Northeast Ohio’s eastside suburbs.

The places are described as “wealth abundant” and where babies are born with “fully funded 529 accounts”.

A move there would be a homecoming of sorts for Kelce, as he grew up in Westlake, Ohio.

It would also surely confirm that the 2025 season would be his last at the Chiefs if he and Swift were to move into a new house together.

Kelce and Swift started dating back in 2023 and have become one of the biggest power couples in the world.

The speculation over their housing plans would suggest they are ready for the next stage of their relationship.

There have already been rumours that they have secretly got engaged after fans spotted a hidden detail on his phone screen.

Some even thought that Swift made a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 alongside Kelce.

In one scene, Kelce’s character is attacked by a bear, who fans think is Swift in a costume.

Kelce is back in training camp with the Chiefs ahead of the 2025 season.

The Chiefs start their 2025 NFL season with a trip to take on the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE

(All times ET)

Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

This is then followed by hosting last term’s Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles.

There had been a suggestion that he could continue his NFL career beyond 2026 from a friend and sports analyst, Nick Wright.

However, it would only be the case if the Chiefs resigned former player wide receiver Tyreek Hill next summer.

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Popular sandwich chain franchisee files for bankruptcy and forced to immediately close down 15 locations

A FRANCHISEE of a major sandwich chain has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down multiple locations.

The parent company accused it of numerous violations including failing to meet food safety standards and missing royalty payments. 

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The main company in May also sued the franchisee for allegedly continuing to use its name and logo even though official franchise agreements had been terminated.

EYM Café, a Panera franchisee that once operated 15 locations in the Houston area, is now being forced to shut down completely.

EYM Café has claimed between $10 million and $50 million in liabilities and less than $50,000 in assets, Restaurant Business reports.

Plus, court documents suggest EYM Café owes $854,714.05 to the IRS.

The court has also imposed a two-year non-compete clause on EYM owner Eduardo Diaz. 

This prevents Diaz from advising or owning any competitor within five miles of a Panera location.

FEELING THE HEAT

But that’s not the only EYM brand feeling the heat.

EYM Pizza, a Pizza Hut franchisee, filed for bankruptcy in July 2024 after a long legal battle with the pizza giant.

As a result, 77 of its locations were sold and 60 closed permanently.

Furthermore, EYM Chicken – a KFC franchisee – shut down more than 20 locations last year. 

EYM’s woes come as other major restaurants struggle financially. 

FINANCIAL WOES

Many have filed for bankruptcy in recent years.

Sticky’s, a popular New York-based chicken fingers chain, is in danger of filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy and closing all its locations.

Hooters filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. 

The chain claimed $370 million in debt and agreed to sell off about 151 restaurants as part of restructuring efforts.

Other popular eateries that have faced financial trouble include Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and Burger-Fi.

How does bankruptcy work?

Bankruptcy is a specific legal process that helps companies eliminate debt they can't repay.

The process allows businesses to start fresh and gain access to new credit.

Supervised by federal courts, bankruptcies allow a company to sell off its assets more easily to pay off creditors, according to Investopedia.

Chapter 11, a common process for companies, is used to restructure a business with the goal of remaining open – even if it means selling off most of the company’s properties.

Chapter 7, on the other hand, sells all of a company’s assets, putting it out of business.

Chapter 15, alternatively, allows for collaboration between American and foreign courts to conduct bankruptcy proceedings with “parties of interest involving more than one country,” per the United States Courts.

And even restaurants that cater to a celebrity clientele aren’t safe. 

Planta, a high-end and plant-based restaurant, filed for bankruptcy in May.

Many restaurants blame a perfect storm of calamities including high inflation, changing customer preferences and an uncertain economy. 

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Costco worker of 20 years reveals top 8 things to snag right now – including ‘delicious’ dessert inspired by viral trend

A COSTCO worker of 20 years has revealed the top eight things you need to snag right now.

The list includes a dessert that has been inspired by a viral chocolate trend still popular today.

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One Costco employee gave shoppers the low down on what they should be paying attention to in the warehouses.

The list includes everything from technology staples to fashion and food favorites.

1. DUBAI CHOCOLATE CAKE

The Dubai chocolate craze has had the internet in a frenzy for months now.

The chocolatey, pistachio-flavored dessert from the Middle East rose to popularity in the US in 2023 thanks to a viral TikTok video.

Now, Costco is taking advantage of this with mini cakes that are inspired by the craze.

Each package comes with four cakes, layered with dark chocolate pistachio cream, crispy kataifi, milk chocolate ganache, and pistachio pieces.

2. NEXXUS SLICK STICK

Summer is still cooking, and this means that frizzy hair can be a real issue.

Costco is selling two-packs of the Nesxxus Slick Sticks that can offer protection against the humidity.

According to the packaging, the product provides 72-hour humidity protection and 48-hour frizz control.

This helps you to create a smooth and polished look, without worrying about the affects of the summer sun.

3. HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

The Costco employee highlighted a selection of Halloween costumes.

At their store, they saw a wide variety of costumes already selling for the spooky season.

These included a variety of Marvel Spider-Verse options for characters like Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Spider-Gwen.

4. STARBUCKS COFFEE CAPSULES

Coffee cravings are real, and Costco recongizes that.

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You can get your fix without needing to leave the house with the Starbucks by Nespresso capsules.

Each box contains 68 pods, including espresso roast, Pike Place, Café Verona, and blonde double espresso.

But it must be noted that the capsules can only be used in Nespresso Vertuo machines.

5. FESTIVE RUGS

Costco festive rugs are the perfect complementary item to the Halloween costumes you’re going to need to buy.

The rugs are padded with memory foam and come in a variety of patterns for Halloween.

These include ghosts, pumpkins, flowers, and a dog with pumpkins.

6. STAHEEKUM SLIP-ONS

Comfort is a priority at Costco, and because of this, the warehouse retailer is selling The Staheekum women’s clogs.

These slip-on shoes are perfect for indoor and outdoor use, for causal gathering or wearing around the house.

The suede shoes are padded on the inside for your comfort and are topped off with a buckle on the top for style.

Shoppers are advised to size down with these, as they tend to run a little big.

7. AIRPODS

Apple‘s signature AirPods have become a staple of the tech company’s product list.

The trendy earphones are now selling in a bundle of the the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

This includes the all-important charging case and two years of AppleCare+.

The AirPods also notably feature noise-cancellation technology.

8. SNACK PACK

The Pure Protein snack pack includes cheese crackers and two varieties of popped chips.

The pack is ideal for offering you a quick burst of protein for when you’re on the go.

The grab-and-go product includes at least 10 grams of protein per serving.

On top of that, the chips are each 150 calories or less, so you can eat without worrying too much about the implications.

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You can get your fix without needing to leave the house with the Starbucks by Nespresso capsules
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Why Brooke Hogan skipped Hulk’s funeral amid questions about his ‘weird’ death

Brooke Hogan is speaking out after skipping her father Hulk Hogan’s funeral, revealing she chose to honor him privately at the beach with her family. The former reality star says the wrestling legend never wanted a traditional service, and also cast doubt on reports about his cause of death. Watch the full video for her...

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MTV VMAs 2025: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar lead nominations

The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, known as the VMAs, have been announced. Lady Gaga leads this year with 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Album, and many more. Bruno Mars has 11, Kendrick Lamar has 10, while Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter both...

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MTV VMAs 2025: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar lead nominations

The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, known as the VMAs, have been announced. Lady Gaga leads this year with 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Album, and many more. Bruno Mars has 11, Kendrick Lamar has 10, while Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter both...

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