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Major Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11

One of Wendy’s largest franchisees has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing comes amid reports that customer traffic at Wendy’s restaurants has dropped to a 30-year...

Published Sep 18, 2026, 10:35 AM EDT

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Kroger isn't restocking Red Bull at some stores

Shoppers have noticed empty Red Bull sections at some Kroger grocery stores and Kroger-operated gas stations after the chain hasn’t been restocking the popular energy drink. The reason...

Published Sep 18, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT

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Pence recalls Trump’s terse two-word reply after Jan. 6

Former Vice President Mike Pence offered a glimpse into one of his final interactions with President Donald Trump as the first term came to a close. Pence said...

Published Sep 18, 2026, 10:08 AM EDT

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Wisconsin dairy groups applaud farm bill progress

Wisconsin’s dairymen said they are happy to see the latest farm bill move forward at the Capitol. The state’s dairy groups expressed approval as lawmakers advanced the legislation...

Published Sep 18, 2026, 9:54 AM EDT

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ICE expands Tennessee operations; major arrests reported

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding partnerships with local law enforcement agencies across Tennessee. That expanded cooperation has resulted in major arrests of violent criminals.

Published Sep 18, 2026, 9:38 AM EDT

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Illegal entries lower in August, up slightly from July

Illegal entries were again significantly lower in August, although they were slightly higher than July’s totals, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. CBP’s figures...

Published Sep 18, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT

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Study finds link between surname choice and divorce rates

An Institute for Family Studies analysis of Pew Research Center data and Texas divorce records found married couples who keep different last names divorce more often. Researchers caution...

Published Sep 18, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT