Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani was ordered by a federal judge to surrender his Manhattan penthouse and valuable possessions to two election workers he defamed, following a $148 million defamation lawsuit loss for baseless claims made after the 2020 election. Items include luxury real estate, collectibles, and legal fees owed to him. (UPI)
Walmart has launched a pilot program for same-day prescription drug and online order deliveries in six states, with plans to expand to 49 states by 2025. The service benefits busy families and those managing chronic conditions, providing convenience and flexibility for customers. This initiative aims to reach over 86% of U.S. households. (UPI)
Denny’s plans to close 150 underperforming restaurants over the span of 2022 and 2025 to boost sales. The locations, which make up about 10% of its total, were not disclosed. Factors include outdated locations, pandemic-related traffic changes, rising restaurant inflation and evolving customer preferences towards fast-casual and fast-food options. (AP)
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on sex trafficking charges for allegedly using his position to lure young men into sex under the guise of modeling opportunities from 2008 to 2015. The FBI and NYPD were involved in the investigation, with 15 years to life sentences possible for Jeffries and his co-defendants. (CBS News)
Health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in 10 states, with at least 49 people sickened and one death reported. McDonald’s has halted the use of fresh slivered onions and quarter-pound beef patties in several states as they work with public health officials to identify the contaminated ingredient. (NBC News)
