Subway franchisees revolt over $6.99 footlong deal
Subway's sale of a foot-long sandwich for $6.99 is drawing backlash from the chain's largest franchise group, raising concerns that the discount could result in losses for cash-strapped restaurateurs, according to information obtained by The Washington Post. Subway announced the promotion on Friday, joining the fast-food value menu wars in an effort to win back […]
Carmakers Scramble to Calm Revolt Against EVs in South Korea After Battery Fires
Mercedes-Benz and BMW have reportedly revealed the names of their electric vehicle battery suppliers in South Korea after recent EV explosions sparked a widespread backlash against electric cars. Bloomberg Reports Mercedes-Benz Group AG and the South Korean units of BMW AG have taken a big step toward transparency by publishing the names of their electric […]
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board promises independent review after musicians revolt over Gaza comments controversy | Melbourne
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will undergo an independent investigation into its policies following the decision to cancel a performance by renowned pianist Jason Gillham shortly after he commented on the killing of journalists in Gaza. It came after orchestra members passed a motion of no confidence in leadership on Friday over the cancellation of Gillham’s […]
Workers Revolt At Obama Staffers’ Liberal Media Company Over Founders’ Plutocratic Shift And Israel Coverage
According to a Bloomberg report, one-third of the employees at Crooked Media, a liberal media outlet founded by White House staffers under former President Barack Obama, are leaving the company after 2023 amid internal strife. The company was founded in 2017 by former Obama administration staffers Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau, but has […]
Ex-Rep who led revolt against Jimmy Carter at 1980 DNC predicts Biden will ‘be out’ before nomination vote
A former Democrat who led a last-ditch effort to oust then-President Jimmy Carter from office at the 1980 Democratic National Convention said Friday it would be “madness” for President Biden to seek a second term and predicted the 81-year-old Biden will likely “step aside” before next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. “As things stand […]