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The Subway logo is seen on takeout boxes at a restaurant in Londonderry, N.H. The sandwich chain says it will be sold to the private equity firm Roark Capital. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

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Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital

Private equity firm Roark specializes in franchised businesses and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains that include Arby's, Jimmy John's and Cinnabon.

August 25, 2023
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A woman walks through the Oleksiivska station in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Thousands of residents have been sheltering in the city's subway stations, but the mayor says it's safe to emerge now that Russian forces are retreating.

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Kharkiv's mayor says it's time to move out of the city's subway stations

As Ukrainian troops push Russian forces away from its second-largest city, the mayor urges thousands of residents to emerge from their makeshift shelters in the city's metro stations and trains.

May 19, 2022
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  • Jason Beaubien
A woman walks through the Oleksiivska station in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Thousands of residents have been sheltering in the city's subway stations, but the mayor says it's safe to emerge now that Russian forces are retreating.

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  • Europe

Kharkiv's mayor says it's time to move out of the city's subway stations

As Ukrainian troops push Russian forces away from its second-largest city, the mayor urges thousands of residents to emerge from their makeshift shelters in the city's metro stations and trains.

May 19, 2022
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By:
  • Jason Beaubien
This image provided by the New York City Police Department shows a Crime Stoppers bulletin displaying photos of Frank R. James. Police linked a key found at the scene to a U-Haul van apparently rented by James.

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Police have arrested Frank R. James, the Brooklyn subway shooting suspect

Ten people were shot during Tuesday morning's rush hour and another 13 people suffered injuries ranging from smoke inhalation to falls and panic attacks, authorities said.

April 13, 2022
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  • Joe Hernandez
Travelers wearing masks sit in the subway where posters advertise free COVID-19 vaccination in New York City in several languages on July 18, 2021.

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How to stay safe on the New York subway, according to city leadership

Mayor Eric Adams issued a subway safety plan in February, and placed a strong emphasis on moving unhoused people from subway stations into housing.

April 13, 2022
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  • Ayana Archie
Rescuers carry a boat into the subway in Zhengzhou, China, in July after flash floods trapped passengers underground.

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NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World

Underground trains are incredibly susceptible to flooding from climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise. Cities around the world are racing to adapt their transit systems.

September 02, 2021
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  • Rebecca Hersher
Ireland's Supreme Court ruled that Subway bread shouldn't be classified as bread for tax purposes due to its sugar-to-flour ratio.

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For Subway, A Ruling Not So Sweet. Irish Court Says Its Bread Isn't Bread

Yes, Ireland has a legal definition for bread. And the nation's Supreme Court said Subway's bread has too much sugar to satisfy it.

October 02, 2020
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  • Reese Oxner
A worker disinfects the inside of a bus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Transit agencies are taking new steps to reduce the risks for riders during the pandemic.

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Is It Safe To Get On The Bus (Or Subway)?

Mass transportation ridership plummeted when COVID-19 struck. Now people are beginning to return. What are the risks they face — and how can they reduce them?

August 28, 2020
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  • Pranav Baskar

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