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Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A close-up of a fast food package with the Wendy’s logo.Smith Collection/Gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesMeritage Hospitality wendy’s The nation’s largest franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.The filing comes as burger chains struggle to…

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Will the US be able to withdraw a third of its troops from Europe? What it means | Military News

The United States is reportedly considering significantly reducing its military presence in Europe after European allies rejected Washington’s…

Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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From undersea cables to underwater drones: the race to secure the ocean floor

Trump

Will the US be able to withdraw a third of its troops from Europe? What it means | Military News

By Editor-In-ChiefSeptember 19, 2026

The United States is reportedly considering significantly reducing its military presence in Europe after European allies rejected Washington’s use of air bases for its war against Iran.US media reported this…

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Politics

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AI

Google’s new “CC” is an AI agent that helps families with housework

Google is testing a new product designed to help families make adjustments with the help of AI agents. This week, the search giant announced…

Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Will the US be able to withdraw a third of its troops from Europe? What it means | Military News

Google’s new “CC” is an AI agent that helps families with housework

Three words from Kevin Warsh have Wall Street wondering how far the Fed will raise rates.

Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Will the US be able to withdraw a third of its troops from Europe? What it means | Military News

Google’s new “CC” is an AI agent that helps families with housework

Markets

Germany’s economy faces challenges from China’s support for competing industries

By Editor-In-ChiefSeptember 2, 2026

MOOSBURG, Germany (AP) — The heart of Germany’s economy is manufacturing and exporting the high-value, complex goods that power global business. car and locomotive From factory machinery to aircraft to…

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Sports

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World

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World

Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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Sports

Oleksandr Usyk wants to ‘push the boundaries of the sport’ | Rico Verhoeven is ‘no easy opponent’, promoter says | Boxing News

By Editor-In-ChiefMay 19, 2026

Until the fight took place, no one expected Oleksandr Usyk to fight Rico Verhoeven.Now, on Saturday, boxing’s regal unified heavyweight champion Usyk will take on kickboxing superstar Verhoeven in Giza,…

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Josep Guardiola: Man City manager expected to resign at the end of the season | Soccer News

Scotland World Cup squad 2026: Who will be in Steve Clarke’s 26-man group heading to North America? |Soccer News

International

The world’s best airline in 2026 revealed

london — war. Climate disruption. Soaring fuel prices. Passengers who caused a nuisance placed duct tape on their seats. Running an airline during these…