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. Read more on NPR

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company for damages from disastrous fires The civil suit filed Thursday seeks a jury trial and “punitive and exemplary damages” to recoup costs and loss of revenue from the deadly wildfires. Read more on NPR

T-Mobile is laying off 5,000 employees The telecommunications company said it wants to eliminate roles that are too similar to each other and don’t align with the company’s current priorities. Read more on NPR

The rise of Oliver Anthony and ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Audiences may have only just learned about a fast-rising country singer during the Republican debate Wednesday night. But “Rich Men North of Richmond” also has ties to extremist narratives. Read more on NPR

A go bag is an essential tool during natural disasters. Here’s how to build your own. Natural disasters can happen anywhere with little to no notice. FEMA and the Red Cross say everybody should have an emergency go bag prepared. Read more on NPR