Wendy's is making big changes. They are shutting down a lot of their restaurants. The company's temporary boss, Ken Cook, said they will close between 200 and 350 places. These are the ones that aren't doing well. The closures will start this year and go on until 2026. Why are they doing this? They want to make the rest of their restaurants better. When they close t...
In Chicago, a typical Wednesday morning turned chaotic when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers entered a Spanish immersion daycare to detain a worker. This event, which would have been rare before 2017, has become more common due to policy changes under President Donald Trump. The "sensitive locations" directive, which once protected places like schoo...
In the world of investing, stocks priced under $10 often get overlooked. But sometimes, these overlooked stocks can be hidden gems with great potential. Here are five stocks under $10 that could be worth a closer look. First up is Snap, the company behind Snapchat. It's been having a tough time lately, with its stock price dropping to $7. 60. But don't let that fool...
San Francisco is known for its vibrant culture and tech scene, but lately, it's been in the news for a different reason. President Trump has suggested sending federal troops to the city, calling it a "mess" due to crime and homelessness. But locals aren't having it. People like Manit Limlamai and Kai Saetern, who work in the tech industry, say the city has its issue...
In the vast, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, a billionaire is making waves. Wendy Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is on a mission to save science. She's not just throwing money at the problem. She's creating opportunities and supporting researchers who might otherwise be left high and dry. Her Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) has funded n...
July is not just any month; it's Ice Cream Month, and guess what? The third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. This isn't just some random holiday made up by ice cream lovers. Nope, it's officially recognized by the U. S. government. Back in 1984, a joint resolution was passed in Congress, and President Ronald Reagan made it official with a presidential procla...
Kirk Tanner, who recently led Wendy's, is now taking the helm at Hershey. This move comes as Michele Buck steps down after nearly two decades with the company. Tanner's background is impressive, with over three decades at PepsiCo, where he oversaw their North American beverages division. His shift to Hershey is a return to the consumer goods sector, bringing a wealth...
A devastating flash flood in central Texas has left at least 82 people dead, with many questions about why warnings were not issued sooner. The hardest-hit area is Kerr County, where 68 deaths have been reported, including 28 children from youth camps near the Guadalupe River. Residents like Wendy Barker from Hunt are questioning why they did not receive any alerts d...
A major media company, Paramount, has decided to pay $16 million to settle a legal dispute with former President Donald Trump. This case was about how CBS edited a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The money will go to Trump's future presidential library, not to him personally. Paramount did not apologize for anything. Trump's legal team clai...
A quiet night in Green Isle, Minnesota, turned into a scene from a crime thriller. Wendy Thomas was chatting with her dad when she noticed something unusual. A figure in a field caught her eye, and she quickly alerted her father. "Dad, that’s somebody, " she said, her voice filled with urgency. Her father's response was immediate: "Hang up and call somebody. " This s...