Restaurant executives can’t wait for 2025 after slow traffic and wave of bankruptcies
This year, restaurant bankruptcy filings soared, industry traffic declined and same-store sales disappointed.
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Canara Bank labels loan accounts of Reliance Communications as “fraud”
Canara Bank has accused Reliance Communications, Anil Ambani’s bankrupt telecom company, of fraudulently misappropriating a Rs 1,050 crore loan. The bank alleges the funds, intended for capital expenditure and debt repayment, were misused. Reliance Communications, currently undergoing insolvency proceedings, denies any wrongdoing.
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Ali Khamenei’s son set to take over as Iran’s supreme leader: Report
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, reportedly chose his son, Mojtaba, as his successor during a secret meeting of the Assembly of Experts. The decision, driven by Khamenei’s declining health, was allegedly made under pressure and kept secret to avoid public backlash. Mojtaba Khamenei, known for his role in suppressing past protests, has been gradually gaining…
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Padikkal to stay back, Rana likely to make debut in Perth
With Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill unavailable for the first Test against Australia, India has called up Devdutt Padikkal as batting backup. Jasprit Bumrah will captain the team in Rohit’s absence. Additionally, uncapped pacer Harshit Rana may make his Test debut in Perth, having impressed during recent matches and net sessions.
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Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, unable to fully account for $824B budget
The Pentagon failed its seventh consecutive audit on Friday as the agency was unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget, though officials were confident the Department of Defense “has turned a corner” in understanding its budgetary challenges going forward. The audits resulted in a disclaimer of opinion, which means auditors were provided…
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JONATHAN TURLEY: Why defamation suit against Whoopi Goldberg could be piece of cake
The ladies of “The View” have long fueled panic politics to support a Democratic hold on power in Washington. That includes dystopian predictions of an American Third Reich if Donald Trump were elected. Much of this hysteria has been fostered by host Whoopi Goldberg, who told ABC viewers how Trump is already committed to being a dictator…
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U.S. Marines, Japanese and Australian troops will train together
The trilateral amphibious training between Australia, Japan and the U.S. Marine rotational force in northern Australia will begin in 2025 with Exercise Talisman Sabre.
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Evercore ISI gives its top tech picks for 2025
Here are Evercore ISI’s favorite tech stocks to own heading into 2025.
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This India star tipped as Dhoni’s successor at CSK by former player
Former India opener Aakash Chopra suggests KL Rahul as a potential successor to MS Dhoni for Chennai Super Kings. With Dhoni’s future uncertain, Chopra believes Rahul’s experience and availability make him an ideal candidate for the captaincy role. Rahul will be a sought-after player in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
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