In this 16 September 2026 published video, host Mario Newfal talks with Sal Mercogliano, an associate professor of history at Campbell University in North Carolina and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds a bachelor of science in marine transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College, along with a merchant marine deck officer license (unlimited tonnage 2nd mate)...
Reports from Yum! Brands outline at least 207 permanent U.S. closures between January 2025 and March 2026. A comprehensive study by Local Falcon cross-referenced the brand's live store locator against Google Maps, finding 312 total permanent store disappearances between July 2025 and July 2026.
