Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan, according to court documents and company announcements reported by CNBC and Capital Digest. The filing follows consecutive quarters of slumping sales at the burger chain … Read more

US Voter Opposition to War with Iran Hits Record High

According to a Fox News survey published in September 2026, 71 percent of registered voters in the United States believe the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict with Iran. The poll captures shifting public sentiment as the war contributes to rising inflation and surging fuel prices ahead of the November midterm … Read more

Achill Island Emigrant Returns Home After Family Trauma

Achill islander Orla Cafferkey relocated her family from Cleveland, Ohio, back to her native County Mayo following the April 2023 death of her brother Finbar, who was killed while volunteering on a battlefield in Ukraine. Cafferkey, a graduate of the University of Galway and the London School of Economics, had built a life in Ohio … Read more

NATO’s Future Challenges: Perspectives from Riga

According to recent geopolitical analysis by Antonia Colibasanu, Chief GeoEconomist and Senior Geopolitical Analyst at Geopolitical Futures, a striking contrast exists between regional security perceptions in Scandinavia’s largest port on the North Sea and the Baltic port of Riga. The field observations connect recent visits to the Swedish city of Gothenburg with the medieval setting … Read more

Oil Prices Today: WTI, Brent and Middle East Market Updates

Crude oil prices extended their decline as supply disruption concerns eased following recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s key East-West pipeline, according to market data from Thursday. Brent futures, the international benchmark, traded slightly lower at $105.81 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.22% to $102.14 a barrel. Saudi Export Workarounds and … Read more

US PGA Tour Rules Out Return Program for LIV Golf Players

According to Reuters and CTV News, the PGA Tour is not currently considering a returning-member program that would allow players from LIV Golf to rejoin the U.S.-based circuit the way Brooks Koepka did in January. PGA Tour Chief Executive Brian Rolapp announced the decision during a virtual media call, emphasizing that meritocracy, accountability, and discipline … Read more