In response to declining U.S. same-store sales and outdated store formats, Pizza Hut intends to shutter 250 underperforming domestic locations during the first half of this year. This strategic move by parent company Yum Brands coincides with a formal review of options for the pizza chain, which has faced increasing competition. While U.S. performance has faltered, Pizza Hut has seen stronger results internationally, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Yum Brands anticipates completing its review of strategic alternatives for Pizza Hut within the current year.
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A suicide bombing at the Tarlai Imambargah shrine in Islamabad, Pakistan, tragically resulted in at least 69 fatalities and 169 injuries. Alert security guards reportedly intervened before the bomber could reach the main hall, though the detonation still caused significant damage to the entrance and surrounding structures. The incident, which prompted a city-wide emergency, follows a similar deadly attack at an Islamabad court just months prior. The Prime Minister has strongly condemned the blast, expressing deep grief over the loss of life.
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Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar due to safety concerns for its customers. A representative from the Bottled Blonde establishment stated that Bovino was escorted out in accordance with venue policy to maintain a safe environment. This incident occurred days after Bovino was removed from his post in Minneapolis, where federal officers had recently fatally shot protesters. The report coincides with President Trump’s acknowledgment that a “softer touch” might be needed in Minnesota, as public opinion increasingly suggests federal agents have overstepped their authority.
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A secretive US government operation has been utilizing a private jet owned by Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer to deport Palestinian men arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Israeli-occupied West Bank. This marks a policy shift driven by aggressive deportation campaigns, with the jet making multiple stops for refueling before dropping off disoriented and cold deportees at a West Bank checkpoint. Both the deportees and former US officials highlight the sensitive and politically charged nature of these flights, which have raised questions about due process and international legal norms.
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As ICE actively seeks to expand its “detention centers” amidst ongoing testimonies of abuse, it becomes imperative to examine the historical parallels. The term “concentration camp,” originating from British efforts to control rebellious populations and later adopted by Nazi Germany, accurately describes facilities where individuals, often deemed “undesirable” or without criminal conviction, are confined under armed guard. Unlike prisons for convicted criminals or jails for those awaiting trial, these ICE facilities hold individuals for civil immigration infractions, stripping them of constitutional protections and fostering conditions ripe for abuse, neglect, and indefinite imprisonment. History warns that such detention apparatuses, once built, seldom remain limited to their initial targets, posing a critical question for future generations about why such facilities were allowed to exist.
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A Calgary man, Jamal Borhot, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for joining the Islamic State group in the Middle East. Justice Corina Dario emphasized that the sentence sends a message that terrorism is reprehensible and carries a substantial price. Borhot was convicted of participating in a terrorist group after travelling to Syria in 2013, where evidence showed he engaged in violent acts, recruited others, and was willing to kill those who did not convert to Islam. The judge noted the absence of remorse or expressed change in his views.
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It’s truly a somber thought, the immense sacrifice Ukraine has endured. Yet, amidst the tragedy, there’s a narrative of resilience and strategic brilliance. The initial assumption of an “easy” conquest by Russia has been thoroughly disproven, replaced by a protracted and costly struggle for Moscow. This prolonged conflict has not only drained Russia’s military resources and equipment, much of it inherited from Soviet times, but also inflicted a heavy toll in terms of lives lost and injured, all for what often amount to barely defensible bombed-out settlements. The faster Russia weakens, the closer we get to an end, and the thought of their economy collapsing as a result is, in a grim way, good news.… Continue reading
A delegation from Makivvik, representing Nunavik Inuit, has traveled to Greenland to denounce the United States’ illegitimate threats to seize control of the Arctic territory. The organization asserted that Inuit are rights-holding nations with inherent authority over their ancestral lands and future, not mere bystanders. Makivvik urges global recognition of Inuit sovereignty and their sole right to determine the destiny of their territories, emphasizing that Inuit land cannot be acquired or dictated by external powers.
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A video posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account featured a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, appearing for approximately one second at the conclusion of a clip primarily focused on election integrity. The edited image, watermarked with a Trump-supporting X account, surfaced amid Trump’s ongoing, unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. This incident reignites discussions about online political discourse and the line between free speech and offensive content, drawing condemnation from political figures and organizations alike.
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The article reports that President Donald Trump made a false claim at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast. He stated that he had eliminated a part of the U.S. tax code preventing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, such as churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Trump expressed his belief that religious leaders should be able to speak freely on political matters, implying that this restriction has been lifted.
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Matt Underwood
Trump ally’s jet used by ICE to deport Palestinians
A secretive US government operation has been utilizing a private jet owned by Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer to deport Palestinian men arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Israeli-occupied West Bank. This marks a policy shift driven by aggressive deportation campaigns, with the jet making multiple stops for refueling before dropping off disoriented and cold deportees at a West Bank checkpoint. Both the deportees and former US officials highlight the sensitive and politically charged nature of these flights, which have raised questions about due process and international legal norms.
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