Pizza Hut is getting a new owner: Private equity firm LongRange buys chain in $1.5 billion deal

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Yum! Brands has sold Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal that will split the property between two buyers: PE firm LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings.

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The 20 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked

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Iceland was ranked the most peaceful country in the world in the 2026 Global Peace Index.

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The World Cup is coming to Atlanta. Small businesses hope it pays off.

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Cyrei owner of Sweet Me Good
Cyrei Daniel owns the bakery Sweet Me Good.

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The same ride on Uber and Lyft, 29 different prices: What researchers found when they tested the apps

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A Consumer Reports study found that Uber and Lyft can charge users different prices, even when they request rides at the same time.

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NASA is daring to rescue a space telescope before it falls to Earth

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During the fierce solar storms of 2024, people in places far south — places where no one expected to see

Year in review: The Nintendo Switch 2 has become one of my favorite consoles of all time

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Just a little over one year ago, the Nintendo Switch 2 finally came out, and it's been a heck of a rollercoaster ride.

A mining billionaire made a major bet on SpaceX — and is eyeing potential ties to Musk's company

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Billionaire Gina Rinehart, chairman of Hancock Prospecting.
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has built major stakes in rare-earth and critical minerals companies alongside her iron-ore business.

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United confirms 'Eurobusiness' economy layout on its new Airbus A321XLRs

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United Airlines is testing blocked middle seats on its Airbus A321XLRs. This could secure more revenue while simultaneously saving on labor costs.

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Trump's student-loan limits for nurses are about to take effect. GOP lawmakers advanced a plan to reverse them.

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President Donald Trump's student-loan borrowing caps are set to take effect July 1.

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Gas prices have fallen for 3 straight weeks, but they're still above $4 a gallon

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Gas prices are falling, but remain above $4 per barrel.

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