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AP Business Writer 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. But in a conference call with investors Thursday, the company said those closures will be offset by new restaurant openings. Wendy’s said it plans to open between
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Choosing when to vote is usually about finding that one block of time between your responsibilities at home and at work. But, in many states, your calculation might also include the fact that, by law, your employer must allow you some time off during the workday to vote, albeit
Continue ReadingBy David Collins Click here for updates on this story WESTMINSTER, Maryland (WBAL) — Facing a limited supply of drinking water, Westminster officials plan to convert sewage into drinking water. While some may consider treating wastewater for drinking to be disgusting, it’s already a practice in drought-prone areas of the country. “I think it sounds
Continue ReadingBy Erin Lowrey Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS (WDSU) — Caesars Superdome has made a new best friend in the City of Indianapolis. The New Orleans Caesars Superdome has passed the giant friendship bracelet that draped around the stadium for Taylor Swift to Lucas Oil Stadium. Swift is expected to play three
Continue ReadingBy Zach Rainey Click here for updates on this story GAFFNEY, South Carolina (WYFF) — The Seventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced a couple was found guilty of the murder of their daughter, who suffers from a disability. According to court documents, on April. 11, 2022, Heather Baynard, a 14-year-old special needs child, was carried like
Continue ReadingBy Connor Clement Click here for updates on this story BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) — Long after his playing days are over, Fionn Parker-Cummings, a senior at Bangor High School, hopes to leave a lasting impact on the sport he loves, making football safer for future generations. The high school wide receiver and cornerback has pledged
Continue ReadingBy Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Talented though they may be, monkeys will never type out the complete works of William Shakespeare, or even a short book, a new study suggests. The Infinite Monkey Theorem is a famous thought experiment that states that a monkey pressing random keys on a typewriter would eventually reproduce the
Continue ReadingCalMatters From the glittery bling of its name, the golden mussel sounds like it could be California’s state bivalve. Unfortunately, the creature’s only connection to the Golden State is the fact that it is California’s most recently identified invasive species — and it’s a bad one, with the capacity to clog major water supply pipes.
Continue ReadingBy Rachael Perry Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — The doctors who treated a surfer after he was bit by a shark are recounting how the treatment and surgery played out. Cole Taschman, a surfer in Stuart, was bit by a shark Friday while surfing near Bathtub Beach.
Continue ReadingBy Bob Mayo Click here for updates on this story MOUNT PLEASANT, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — It was a display that shocked and troubled people — the Pittsburgh chapter of the NAACP called it deeply disturbing and offensive. In the Mount Pleasant Halloween Parade Wednesday night, there was an entry depicting Vice President Kamala Harris being
Continue ReadingBy MJ Lee, Kevin Liptak and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris has a packed schedule these days: multi-state campaign stops; briefings from advisers on issues at home and abroad; a steady stream of phone calls, meetings and interviews, all as she hopes that she will defeat Donald Trump in next week’s election. But
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS has announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025, to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. The Internal Revenue Service detailed the increases on Friday in its annual cost-of-living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement accounts. The agency last week
Continue ReadingBy Romelo Styles Click here for updates on this story FORT PIERCE, Florida (WPTV) — The most haunted house on the Treasure Coast is a local gem you probably recognize in downtown Fort Pierce. Jeanne Arias is no stranger to creativity when it comes to Halloween decorations. You would never guess where she draws her
Continue ReadingBy Kristie Keleshian Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Tenants in Brooklyn rallied Thursday to demand the passage of a bill in New York that would allow them to buy their apartment building from their landlord. Over 60 tenants who live at 63 Tiffany Place have been able to afford
Continue ReadingBy Romelo Styles Click here for updates on this story INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — A new addition has joined the team at Indian River State College in St. Lucie County, and he’s there to spread joy, not to fight crime. Meet Graham, a 1-year-old beagle that has just been warmly welcomed to campus.
Continue ReadingBy Matt Papaycik Click here for updates on this story PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPTV) — A man who police said could have become a serial killer is now under arrest for the killing of a 67-year-old Port St. Lucie man last month. Omarion Ivory, 18, is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and armed
Continue ReadingBy Nikki DeMentri, Nate Sylves Click here for updates on this story MOUNT HOLLY, New Jersey (KYW) — Mount Holly, New Jersey, is a Halloween haven, and some couples took advantage of the spooky vibes on Thursday to tie the knot. At the historic Burlington County Prison Museum, a place many say is haunted, Michael
Continue ReadingBy Jeramie Bizzle Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A teenage girl was charged in connection to an armed carjacking in the Brighton Park neighborhood. The girl, 15, was arrested around 5:44 p.m. on Wednesday in the 6300 block of South Major Avenue. She was charged with one felony count of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of a U.N.-backed fact-finding team looking into human rights violations and abuses in Sudan says the team found the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces responsible for large-scale sexual violence in areas that it controls. Mohamed Chande Othman has denounced “staggering violence” in Sudan since war broke out more than
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Richman went from sleeping on couches and floors just two years ago to now having one of the biggest songs of the year with “Million Dollar Baby.” The massive hit that could receive Grammy recognition next week. The song changed his fortunes after he posted it on
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