Chain restaurants are everywhere in the United States. They are affordable, familiar, and comforting. Even with financial struggles and changing food trends, they stay open. This is because they have a system to manage costs and keep food consistent. Chain restaurants need to make money. They do th
In 2025, a troubling pattern emerged in South Lebanon. Reports surfaced that the Israeli military was deliberately hindering reconstruction efforts in the region, even after a ceasefire was supposed to be in effect since late 2024. This alleged behavior raised serious concerns about international la
True Religion, a denim brand that was huge in the 2000s, is now putting a lot of effort into winning over women shoppers. The brand's marketing chief, Kristen D’Arcy, points out that women have a lot of buying power and are often very loyal to brands they love. Right now, women make up about 29% of
Narges Mohammadi, a well-known human rights defender, was taken to the hospital not once, but twice, after a rough arrest. Her family shared this news, saying she was hurt badly by security forces. This happened on December 12, just days after she spoke out against the unclear death of a lawyer name
College expenses went up by 3. 6% in the 2025 fiscal year. This is a small increase from the 3. 4% rise in 2024, but less than the 4. 0% jump in 2023, when schools were dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) tracks these costs. It looks at the a
A small town in Warren County is facing a big problem. The issue? Too many trucks from a nearby quarry. Residents say the heavy traffic is causing damage and danger. They've had enough and asked for changes. The town listened. At a recent meeting, officials agreed to limit the number of trucks. Now
Iranian authorities arrested Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, along with other activists during a memorial service in Mashhad. This move has sparked international outrage, especially from the European Union, which is concerned about her health and the unjust nature of her detention. Th
The Kremlin has slammed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his recent remarks about preparing for a large-scale war with Russia. Russia's government spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, called Rutte's comments reckless and accused him of not grasping the horrors of World War Two. Rutte had warned that NA
Tendons are the unsung heroes of our bodies, connecting muscles to bones and enabling movement. However, they often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Unlike muscles, tendons don't heal as quickly or easily. When they get injured, it can be hard to notice at first. But over time, these injurie
A big recall of generic Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, has recently happened. This affects a lot of people who take this medicine to lower their cholesterol. The recall is because some pills didn't dissolve right, which means they might not work as they should. The company that made these pil
