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Yum exits Pizza Hut as chain faces intense competition

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:40:04 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky: Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut in a US$2.7 billion deal, ending its ownership of the iconic pizza chain as it shifts focus toward faster-growing businesses within its restaurant portfolio.

The transaction announced on June 16 will split Pizza Hut between two buyers. Private equity firm LongRange Capital will acquire Pizza Hut's operations outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, whil

Reds ask Andrew Abbott to slow surging Yankees, Ben Rice

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:19:12 GMT

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While Cam Schlittler dominates every few games, Ben Rice seemingly is productive every day for the New York Yankees.

Rice is among the reasons the Yankees are off to a good start since losing Aaron Judge to a right rib stress fracture, and the first baseman will attempt to contribute to another victory Saturday in New York against the struggling Cincinnati Red

MLB roundup: Down 7, A's rally to beat Angels on walk-off walk

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:19:12 GMT

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Jonah Heim drilled a pinch-hit, game-tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Nick Kurtz drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th as the Athletics rallied from seven runs down to post a wild 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Heim's homer came off Sam Bachman with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Jacob Wilson ho

Cam Schlittler (13 Ks) stifles Reds in Yankees' eighth '26 shutout

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:19:09 GMT

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Cam Schlittler recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts in six dominating innings for the New York Yankees, who earned a 5-0 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

The Yankees won for the 16th time in their past 22 games and improved to 10-5 since losing Aaron Judge to a fractured right rib thanks to Schlittler's stellar performance.

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Longines Celebrates Elegance and Excellence at Royal Ascot 2026 with Henry Cavill, Sara Ali Khan and the Launch of Master Collection Range

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:31:11 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 19: Taking centre stage at Royal Ascot from 16 to 20 June 2026, Longines reaffirmed its status as Official Partner, Official Time Partner and Official Watch of the prestigious event. Rooted in a rich equestrian heritage dating back to the 19th century, the Swiss watchmaker brought its values to life alongside Ambassador of Elegance Henry Cavill and Friend of the Brand Sara Ali Kha

Eastern Kentucky program expands job growth resources

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:24:39 GMT

A program connecting Kentucky job seekers to local, remote and travel-based work has received a $200,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Leaders say the funding will help the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network connect more people to long-term job opportunities.

Reed Adkins, executive director o

Knicks fans flood New York for massive NBA Finals championship parade

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:16:31 GMT

Tens of thousands of New YorkKnicksfans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning the city into a sea of blue and orange to mark theirbasketballteam'sNBAFinals victory.

Chants of "Let's goKnicks" rippled through the dense crowd, made up of some who paid hundreds of dollars for line sitters to wait overnight and save them a space to watch the procession.

"TheKnicksunite the

Ali Mazrui and the Limits of Positivism

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:46:58 GMT

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At different points in his intellectual journey, the Kenyan-born academic Ali Mazrui (1933-2014) had been described as reactionary, radical, conservative, realist, liberal, idealist, and even extremist. Such labels reflected both his intellectual eclecticism and his prominence in public debate. Yet they al

Ask The Old Guy: Summer time, fun time

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:11:19 GMT

CHARLOTTE Ahh summertime, when things slow down, and you have a chance to reset for the long year to come. Or not, as the case may be.

Usually, this is the time of year when all the sports talk is just a version of Remembering Some Guys, that thing we do where we just say the names of former players to entertain ourselves. This takes on a lot of forms, from all-time lists to Mount Rushmores, anything to fill the

Bills sign RB Ian Wheeler

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:01 GMT

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The Bills are adding former Chicago Bears running back and current UFL standout Ian Wheeler, signing him to a one-year deal.

Wheeler is fresh off a United Football League championship season with the Louisville Kings where he rushed for 541 yards on 83 carries (6.62 YPC) in 11 games. The Houston native set the UFL single-game record with four rushing touchdowns during a game on April 26. In the U

2 found dead in forest fire in central Vietnam

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:15:15 GMT

HANOI, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Two people were found dead at a forest fire site in Vietnam's central province of Ha Tinh on Saturday, the Vietnam News Agency reported, citing local authorities.

A fire broke out at noon in the Tay Xuan forest area in Ky Van commune, with local authorities and residents working together to contain the blaze, according to the report.

The victims, identified as a married couple f

WA football great Bryan Cousins opens up on motor neurone disease diagnosis

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:37:25 GMT

WA football great Bryan Cousins opens up on motor neurone disease diagnosis

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Lincoln

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:04:12 GMT

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Lincoln

Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AI - Lloyds Banking Group

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:10:00 GMT

Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AI - Lloyds Banking Group