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Wendy’s is closing more stores: See a list of doomed locations from a major franchisee in ongoing bankruptcy A sprawling Wendy’s franchisee that sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month could close as many as 30 restaurants over the next few weeks as part of a cash collateral agreement, new court filings reveal. Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy’s locations ac…

This forgotten queer artifact was the key to old-school cruising Long before the queer community had apps like Grindr and Sniffies to facilitate low-key hookups, gay men were keeping track of eligible partners the analog way. In unmarked bars, under the glow of swag lamps and the constant smog of cigarette smoke, they traded numbers inside the covers of collectible matchbooks—the same matchbooks …

Apple iOS 27: 4 must-try new productivity features, from a Siri AI calendar shortcut to Notes app perks After months of beta testing , the iPhone’s newest operating system, iOS 27, is now available. This year, Apple focused on artificial intelligence features, smaller improvements, and bug fixes, making it a more subdued update than in years past. But that doesn’t mean iOS 27 lacks truly useful e…

How to achieve time freedom without giving up your career Below, Brian Herriot shares five key insights from his new book, Time Freedom: Rethink Your Work and Money to Create a Life You Love Now . Brian is an author, speaker, and financial advisor. After founding three business, he has learned that true success means building a life that works for you. What’s the Big Idea? Time freedom offers a m…

The tradwife debate is really about control The tradwife has entered the conversation. Instagram showcases her baking bread, doing laundry, and extolling the virtues of domestic bliss—a counterpoint to the girlboss who is always working, and always tired. Is this tradwife-versus-girlboss conflict simply the latest version of the mommy wars of the 1980s and 1990s , when women’s personal choices ab…

Girl dads make better bosses, study suggests Having a child can abruptly shift the way you view the world. That may be especially true when it comes to men who are raising girls: According to new research, fathers who are in manager roles behave differently towards women at work after having daughters. The new study , which was recently published in The Review of Economic Studies , used Danish ad…

This is what your highest performers really want At a moment when employers are sinking billions of dollars into AI adoption, workforce development has become less of a priority. Training budgets have contracted, forcing companies to make tough choices about which employees deserve the additional support that they’re still willing to offer. With finite resources for training and upskilling their …

Global Citizen, Oceans Calling, and other outdoor events and festivals are being canceled due to the nor’easter A multi-day nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain and wind to the East Coast, leading to widespread event cancellations. From Virginia all the way north to Rhode Island, over 33 million people are currently in areas with coastal flood alerts, particularly affecting areas like the J…

AI could create a ‘paradise of machines,’ Pope Leo warns in urgent message to the world Pope Leo XIV issued a dire warning about AI this week, echoing widespread worries that the technology is moving too quickly with too little oversight. During an address at the Élysée Palace in Paris, Leo warned that we risk “losing our humanity” in the AI revolution, which he described as a “‘paradise of machi…

With the launch of AT&T Turbo Live, the fast-lane era of live sports arrives—but be prepared to pay extra for it In a world where sports is dominant, major leagues and stadiums across the country are coming up with different ways for fans to stay connected and engaged during games. To kick off the NFL season this year, AT&T recently extended its partnership with the Dallas Cowboys with a 30-year …