Huge Chinese State Iron Ore Buyer Still an Unknown Quantity
A year after China set up a company that’s expected to become the world’s biggest iron ore buyer,
1970-01-01 08:00
Bali Has a $40 Million Trash Problem
Over a six-week period this spring, the Indonesian nongovernmental organization Sungai Watch collected more than 40 tons, or
1970-01-01 08:00
Macau Casino Revenue Surges in July as Summer Fuels Holiday Boom
The recovery in Macau’s casino sector strengthened in July, with gaming revenue returning to about 68% of pre-pandemic
1970-01-01 08:00
Rio Tinto Looking at Possible Lithium Deals, Stausholm Says
Rio Tinto Group, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, is looking at a number of possible lithium acquisitions
1970-01-01 08:00
'Nowhere to hide': The question troubling Ukrainian troops amid a grinding counteroffensive
The four roads of Staromayorske appear almost ground to dust in the drone footage. It's a tiny village, but as the latest gain of Ukraine's renewed counteroffensive in the direction of Mariupol, Staromayorske's symbolism far outweighs its size.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lori Vallow: Cult mum who killed children sentenced to life in prison
Lori Vallow tells the court the victims' spirits visit her to tell her she "didn't do anything wrong".
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Pakistanis are taking the dangerous Libya route to Europe
Thousands of Pakistanis have risked reaching Europe through Libya this year, many have disappeared.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’
Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Vikings legend promises an even better Justin Jefferson in 2023 as DBs weep
Minnesota Vikings legend Cris Carter has high expectations for star WR Justin Jefferson in 2023.Justin Jefferson led all NFL receivers in receptions (128), total yards (1,809), and yards per game (106.4) last season. Kirk Cousins set the table and Jefferson feasted every week. The Minnesota Viki...
1970-01-01 08:00
GOP megadonor and Anthony Scaramucci among early donors to Chris Christie super PAC
Anthony Scaramucci and a GOP megadonor who paid for luxury trips for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are among the donors to the super PAC supporting former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2024 presidential bid.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Tragic Life of Clippy, the World's Most Hated Virtual Assistant
The happy little paper clip made Microsoft Office users absolutely miserable. Naturally, that didn't stop the internet from writing erotica about him.
1970-01-01 08:00
Subway offers free sandwiches for life contest if you legally change your name
American food chain Subway has launched a “free sandwiches for life” contest for anyone willing to change their name to “Subway.” The sandwich company announced the start of their new customer competition this week with a desirable “Deli Hero” prize. One fortuitous winner who would legally change their name to “Subway” will be picked to get free stacked meat and double-cheese subs for the rest of their life. From 1 August to 4 August, any adult can go online to SubwayNameChange.com to enter and potentially win a lifetime of “Deli Heros”. “Subway is looking to reward its biggest fan with free subs for life if they legally change their first name to Subway,” the announcement on the company’s website read. “Subway brand love and dedication run deep, especially when free sandwiches are up for grabs.” All fees associated with changing the winner’s name will be covered by the company, but the winner must consent to a background check and provide the company with proof they changed their name within four months of being picked. Then, they will receive $50,000 in Subway gift cards. This isn’t the first time Subway has promised one lucky contestant a lifetime of free subs. “In 2022, one superfan camped out for two days to get a footlong tattoo of the Subway Series logo in exchange for free Subway for life,” the chain declared in the announcement. Subway introduced their “Deli Hero” menu item this month when their plans to invest in fresh slices of meat were underway. The food chain spent more than $80m buying and installing new meat slicers in over 20,000 locations. Since then, Subway has reported moer than $2m in sales for the “Deli Hero” pick, according to a CNN Business report. In 1965, Fred DeLuca co-founded the company with the financer Peter Buck. Back when there was only one sub shop in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the name was “Pete’s Super Submarines.” Now, the restaurant has more than 42,000 locations across 100 countries. According to a 2020 Business Insider report, “Subway has the most locations of any fast-food chain on the planet.” In terms of sales, McDonald’s is the number one fast-food chain. Per The Takeout analysis, McDonald’s reported $48.7bn and Subway reported $9.2bn in sales in 2022. Read More Subway launches bizarre Creme Egg sandwich — but they’re only available in four stores The biggest new vegan launches to know for 2023, from Pret to Wagamama Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck dies at 90
1970-01-01 08:00
