Category: World

Roark Capital eyes leadership transformation amid intense sandwich chain rivalry Miami  — Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain by number of locations, has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a former Burger King executive and current CEO of Driven Brands, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 28. The announcement comes as Subway looks to reenergize its global presence amid growing competition and shifting customer preferences. Fitzpatrick’s appointment marks the first major leadership move under the ownership of Roark Capital, the private equity giant that acquired Subway in 2024. Roark, known for…

Files Expose Decades of FBI Surveillance and Disinformation Against Civil Rights Icon Martin Luther King Jr. Washington D.C. : In a controversial move, the Trump administration has made public over 240,000 pages of FBI files related to the surveillance, harassment, and assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., despite vocal opposition from his surviving family members and civil rights organizations. The records, kept under court seal since 1977, were released two years ahead of schedule with approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. The massive document trove reveals in stark…

Art Must Reflect Relevance and Commitment to Cultural Roots, Say Leading Educators and Curators Barabanki: Veteran folk artist Dr. Kumud Singh emphasized the urgent need to recognize and promote Uttar Pradesh’s traditional folk paintings like Kohbar, Chowk Poornna, Pidiya, and Godan Puja, calling them living expressions of India’s ancient cultural continuity. She was speaking at the inauguration of a five-day Kohbar painting workshop hosted by Floroscence Art Gallery in collaboration with Lucknow Public School, Barabanki. “These art forms are not just decorative—they embody a symbolic language rooted in ritual, community,…

Launched Smart Classrooms Across 40 Government Schools in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow – In a significant stride towards transforming foundational education Smart Shiksha: A CSR initiative of SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. LtdAnd DEVI Sansthan, SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with DEVI Sansthan, inaugurated smart classrooms in 40 government schools across the districts of Ayodhya, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi. The launch ceremony recently took place at the World Unity Convention Centre, CMS LDA Campus, Lucknow. The event was graced by Mr. Mrigank Jain, Managing Director of SBI-SG Global…

Lafayette, California – Jake “Papa Jake” Larson, a D-Day veteran, beloved storyteller, and social media sensation, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2025, at the age of 102. Revered for both his service in World War II and his late-in-life rise to TikTok fame, Larson leaves behind a legacy of resilience, humor, and humility that touched millions. Nicknamed “The Luckiest Man in the World,” Larson’s life was one of improbable survival and heartfelt storytelling. He was one of the last living veterans to have landed on Omaha…