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Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year

Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.

Wendy’s to Shutter 140 Restaurants by Year’s End

It’s unclear at this time which locations will be closed, but Wendy’s CEO said it would be underperforming restaurants.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

How a Year of Rain Flooded Spain in Eight Hours

The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Braves reach 2-year, $13M deal with Bummer

The Braves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with lefty Aaron Bummer and reached a revised three-year, $30 million deal with Reynaldo Lopez.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

This election year, Americans are dedicating their vote to their children, grandchildren

As Americans across the country voted early in record numbers ahead of Tuesday's election, it has become clear that they are motivated, arguably like never before.

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they've been in years

Airlines have ramped up capacity between the U.S. and Europe in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year

Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Betting buzz: The worst bad beat of the year?

One Tua Tagovailoa cost prop bettors, a losing streak came to an end and big underdogs continue to win outright in this week's NFL betting storylines.

Sports - ESPN - 16 hours ago

10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises

U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

The 5 factions Johnson has to appease to keep the speakership next year

His most outspoken and well-known critics are the nearly dozen GOP lawmakers who voted to advance an ouster effort against him earlier this year, but they’re not alone.

Politics - Politico - October 12

Historic Amusement Park to Close After Nearly 100 Years

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City staple, fell victim to the pandemic and Superstorm Sandy.

Business - Inc. - October 13

Can you name BBC Women's Footballer of Year winners?

As we mark the 10th year of BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year award, can you name all nine previous winners?

You Don’t Get to Be 173 Years Old Without This Leadership Trait

Roger Crandall, CEO of MassMutual, explains why resilience tops his list of executive must-haves.

Business - Inc. - October 14

‘A five-year-old could play this!’ How Razorlight made Golden Touch

‘I was living in flat with a bed, a record-player, a desk and a fridge for beer. I thought, “If I just sit and play three chords for eight hours, hopefully a good song will come”’. I was working at ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star

Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 14

List: Here are the nearly 500 Big Lots stores that have or will be closed this year

Since filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, Big Lots has slated nearly 500 stores for closure - some of which have already closed their doors for good.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Founder of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn to Retire After 50 Years

In 1973, Joe Holtz helped start the Park Slope Food Co-op, a Brooklyn institution that is equally loved and ridiculed. Will it survive his retirement?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Why SoFi’s stock is on track for its highest close of the year

A new partnership helps validate SoFi’s underwriting model at a time some when investors are concerned about the lending business.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Foot of a famed Mount Everest climber is possibly found after 100 years

A National Geographic documentary crew may have found partial remains of the foot of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, the famed mountaineer who disappeared on Mount Everest 100 years ago.

50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts a Stasi Officer of Murder

The court handed down a guilty verdict and a 10-year sentence to a former officer of East Germany’s dreaded secret police, in a case straight out of the Cold War.

World - The New York Times - October 15

2 Men Accused of Killing 72-Year-Old While Posing as Utility Workers

Two men who said they were looking for a gas leak killed the man in his basement in suburban Detroit and bound his wife with duct tape before taking her watch and phone, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years

Back in the 19th century, migrant miners from Cornwall, in the southwest of England, brought their pastries to the Mexican mining town of Real del Monte

World - ABC News - October 15

Autistic girl faces 'frustrating' one-year wait to get tooth out

Maisie's father says his daughter's toothache is putting her off food and taking her out of school.

Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF

Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decade

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years

Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.

Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year

Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over the next three years

Walgreens said Tuesday it plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as it seeks to further downsize its footprint amid flagging sales and changing consumer behavior.

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