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Shein Says It Never Sold Selena Quintanilla Merch in Bid to Toss Lawsuit

Shein is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit over allegedly unauthorized Selena Quintanilla merchandise, arguing that independent merchants sold the disputed products through its marketplace and that the company cannot be held directly liable for those sales.The motion, filed Thursday in Los Angeles federal court, targets claims... Read More »

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Newsom Orders California to Explore AI ‘Kill Switch’ and New Safety Rules

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to study whether developers of the most powerful artificial intelligence systems should be required to build an emergency “kill switch” and submit to greater independent oversight, opening the door to another expansion of California’s AI rules.Executive Order N-9-26, signed Friday, directs the... Read More »

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Wendy’s Franchisee Meritage Hospitality Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchise operators, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after weaker restaurant sales, rising food costs and growing financial pressure across the fast-food chain.The Grand Rapids-based company filed its bankruptcy case Thursday, September 17, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western... Read More »

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IRS Adds Citizenship Question to Draft 2026 Form 1040 for First Time

The Internal Revenue Service has added a citizenship and work authorization question to its draft 2026 Form 1040, marking the first time the main federal individual income tax return would directly ask filers about their status.Under the draft, filers would indicate whether they are a “U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or... Read More »

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