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The US fried chicken chain, which entered the UK market in 2021, has quickly grown to become a familiar name on British high streets, fuelled by what it calls “soaring consumer demand” for protein-rich foods. The brand, backed by TDR Capital, is set to open its 100th UK outlet at London Bridge station. Popeyes to…
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, renowned for its long-range drones capable of striking targets deep inside Russia, as a corruption investigation continues. In an effort to enhance its international reputation, Fire Point is establishing a new factory in Denmark and bringing prominent industry…
Iran is running out of water. “If it doesn’t rain in Tehran by late November, we’ll have to ration water,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Nov. 6. “If it still doesn’t rain, we’ll have to evacuate Tehran.” Blame the Islamic Republic’s fanatical hatred of Israel. Decades ago the Jewish state saved Iran from catastrophic ruin…
The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban effective Monday, November 17. Continued low humidity and strong, gusty winds are creating extreme fire danger conditions. The ban applies to all open burning, including yard waste, debris, and land-clearing burns. Fires in barbecue grills and cooking fires will be the only exception…
China, which long possessed just a small nuclear force, is catching up fast, while Russia is developing a variety of new-generation systems aimed at American cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin has already used nuclear saber-rattling to throttle American support for Ukraine. He has deployed nuclear weapons to Belarus and, in recent weeks, tested a nuclear-powered…
A man is facing charges after allegedly passing back checks and stealing from local businesses, according to our media partner, WCSM Radio. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Andrew Underwood, 48, of Greenville, was indicted on two counts of passing bad checks and two counts of theft on Oct. 16, according…
Here are the top national and international news updates for November 17, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events. National News 1. National Investigation Agency arrests Kashmiri man in Delhi Red Fort car-blast case The NIA has taken into custody a Kashmiri resident, Amir Rashid Ali, in connection with the car explosion…
Bitcoin briefly dropped to $93,000 early Monday in Asia before rebounding, sparking $510 million in 24-hour liquidations and wiping out all year-to-date gains for 2025. The sharp move drove the Fear and Greed Index to 10, signaling extreme fear among traders. Market analysts are watching key support zones to assess whether Bitcoin can recover or…
President Donald Trump’s obsessive focus on deporting immigrants has led to extreme changes at the Department of Homeland Security and undermined efforts to combat child exploitation and sex trafficking, a new report found. According to The New York Times, the department has been forced to shift its priorities and sideline other important law enforcement activities…
As global markets navigate a mixed landscape marked by the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown and cautious monetary policy signals, Asian tech stocks present intriguing opportunities amidst these shifting dynamics. With small-cap stocks showing sensitivity to interest rate movements, identifying high-growth tech companies in Asia requires a keen focus on innovation potential and…