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Roark Capital
organizationRoark Capital secured the bid over TDR Capital and Sycamore Partners. The sale marks the first time in Subway's nearly 60 year history that it will change hands from its founding families.
Kremlin
organizationYevgeny Prigozhin was reportedly on the passenger list of a private jet. All 10 passengers on board, including three crew members, were killed. His apparent death comes two months after he launched a failed coup attempt.
Wagner
personYevgeny Prigozhin was once Putin's personal chef and confidant. He was living in exile following an attempt in June to revolt over frustrations. The 62-year-old earned a spot on the president's 'kill list' after a failed coup.
Vladimir Putin
personYevgeny Prigozhin ran the sinister Wagner Group of mercenaries. His short-lived, ill-fated mutiny shattered Putin’s image as the unchallenged boss of Russia.
The Wagner Group
organizationWagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is believed to have died in a plane crash. He was one of Vladimir Putin's closest associates until he launched a failed military coup in June. His death leaves the Wagner Group leaderless and raises questions about its future operations.
Wagner
organizationYevgeny Prigozhin, 62, is presumed dead after his jet crashed on Wednesday. Private plane was en route from Moscow to St Petersburg and went down. All 10 people on board: three pilots and seven passengers, died. British officials reportedly believe Russia's domestic intelligence agency, the FSB, was likely behind the crash.
Evan Gershkovich
personRussia extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The 31-year-old was arrested on espionage charges in March. He was the first journalist arrested by Moscow on allegations of spying since the Cold War.
BRICS
organizationLeaders of the BRICS group of developing nations have invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates to join. Move aims to bolster the influence of a coalition that is advocating for the interests of the "Global South"
Vivek Ramaswamy
personRepublican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy called climate change a hoax during the first Republican debate. “I’ve had enough already tonight of a guy who sounds like ChatGPT,” Chris Christie said.
Chris Christie
personFormer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was booed following criticism he gave of former President Trump. “I’ve had enough already tonight of a guy who sounds like ChatGPT," Christie said.
Foot Locker
organizationFoot Locker reported awful fiscal 2023 second-quarter results and guidance before the opening bell Wednesday. Nike shares slipped 1.4% in the previous session to set the longest stretch of daily losses in the company's history.
Josh Kerr
personKerr won gold in Eugene last year and is now in Budapest to defend title. He spoke of 'fighting' with Jakob Ingebrigsten but pulled away at the last. Kerr said the win was'sweeter' than his Olympic Bronze in Tokyo.
Tafari Campbell
personTafari Campbell, 45, disappeared on July 23 while paddleboarding in the waters of Edgartown Great Pond on Martha's Vineyard. Cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning due to submersion in a body of water. The Obamas were not present at the time of his death.
Nvidia
organizationUS chip giant Nvidia crushed expectations on Wednesday, as the post-ChatGPT AI frenzy continues to lift the tech sector. The Silicon Valley-based company said sales doubled year-on-year to $13.5 billion in the latest completed quarter. Analysts estimate demand for Nvidia’s prized AI chips is exceeding supply by at least 50 percent.
Wagner
personYevgeny Prigozhin mounted a short-lived mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in June. His fate has been the subject of close scrutiny ever since. UK Government closely monitoring reports of Wagner chief's death in plane crash.
The Wagner Group
organizationYevgeny Prigozhin was reportedly killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The 62-year-old led an attempted coup against Putin in June this year.
Wagner Group
organizationWagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane has crashed in Russia. All seven passengers and three crew on board were killed. Ukrainian soldiers say his death could spark an all-out civil war.
Vladimir Putin
personYevgeny Prigozhin, 62, may have suffered the same fate as many others who cross Putin. Remaining Wagner fighters will likely assimilate now into the regular Russian forces. It remains to be confirmed if the Wagner chief had actually boarded the flight.
Rudy Giuliani
personGiuliani, among 19 defendants in the case, faces 13 charges, as does Trump. His bond has been set at US $150,000, second only to Trump's $200,000. Giuliani spearheaded efforts to challenge the election results after Trump's loss to now-President Joe Biden.
Europa Conference League
organizationAston Villa beat Hibernian 5-0 in the Europa Conference League play-off first leg at Easter Road. Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick with Leon Baily and Douglas Luiz also on target for Unai Emery's side. Villa are 3/1 to win the competition in Athens in May.