Two Indian nationals face federal charges in Florida for allegedly running a conspiracy to smuggle counterfeit Ozempic from China into the United States, according to the Department of Justice. The scheme reportedly continued even after the Food and Drug Administration seized fake weight-loss drugs and issued public safety warnings in 2023. Extradition and Charges Filed … Read more
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan, according to court documents and company announcements reported by CNBC and Capital Digest. The filing follows consecutive quarters of slumping sales at the burger chain … Read more
According to a Lead Inspector General report released by the U.S. Department of Defense, Iranian strikes have damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at U.S. bases in the Middle East, alongside dozens of U.S. aircraft, as the total financial cost of the conflict reached $33.4 billion by the end of June. Military Infrastructure … Read more
New York City’s pied-à-terre tax rollout will proceed for now after an appellate judge ruled Thursday to temporarily lift a restraining order. The decision by an appellate judge allows the city to continue implementing the surcharge while a full appeals panel reviews the case, according to reports from the New York Post. Legal Status of … Read more