September 2019

‘The Daily’ Transcript: Interview With Representative Mikie Sherrill

SHERRILL: O.K. “We are now faced with accusations from numerous sources that our president attempted to pressure a foreign government to investigate one of his rivals in the next presidential election. In other words, the president of the United States is attempting to fix the election. I think these accusations should be addressed with all […]

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Arby’s parent Inspire Brands buys Jimmy John’s Sandwiches

The parent company of Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings is buying Jimmy John’s Sandwiches. Atlanta-based Inspire Brands said Wednesday the acquisition will make it the fourth-largest restaurant company in the U.S., with annual sales of $14 billion and 11,200 restaurants. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of October. Terms weren’t disclosed.

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Naga Munchetty ‘breached BBC rules’ with Trump comments

Image caption Munchetty has been a presenter on BBC Breakfast for the last 10 years Naga Munchetty breached BBC guidelines by criticising President Donald Trump for perceived racism, the corporation’s complaints unit has ruled. In July the BBC presenter took issue with comments made by the US President after he told opponents to “go back”

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Thomas Cook collapse: German company files for bankruptcy

Image copyright EPA Image caption The German subsidiary believes that by filing for insolvency it can save its national brands Thomas Cook’s German subsidiary has announced it is filing for insolvency in an attempt to save its national brands after the collapse of the UK parent company on Monday. Almost 100,000 holidaymakers are travelling with

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Africa’s charcoal trade is decimating fragile forest cover

The machete-wielding men lodge themselves deep inside forests for weeks at a time, felling trees that will be incinerated into pieces of charcoal. Because they often work at night and target seemingly idle public land, they operate with relative impunity while decimating forests in parts of Africa. Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have underscored the

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‘The Daily’ Transcript: Interview With Representative Mikie Sherrill

SHERRILL: O.K. “We are now faced with accusations from numerous sources that our president attempted to pressure a foreign government to investigate one of his rivals in the next presidential election. In other words, the president of the United States is attempting to fix the election. I think these accusations should be addressed with all

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