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A woman who owns three popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held for eight months, according to NPR. The case is drawing attention because of her role as a local business owner and the length of her detention, adding to ongoing debate over ICE arrest practices and their impact on immigrant communities and small businesses.

A woman has been sentenced for attempted murder after stabbing a co-worker at a Wendy's restaurant. The attack, described as brutal, took place at the fast-food location, and the sentencing has drawn local attention as details of the workplace violence emerged in court.

Restaurants are increasingly using AI image generators to create advertisements for their dishes instead of real food photography, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The hyper-polished, often unrealistic images are leaving customers disappointed when the actual meals arrive, with some diners saying the fake-looking promotions are enough to put them off ordering altogether.

A major Wendy's franchisee in bankruptcy is shutting down additional restaurant locations, with a published list of the affected stores. The closures add to a string of Wendy's shutdowns as the chain's operators struggle with costs and weak sales. Readers are sharing the list to check whether their local Wendy's is among the doomed locations.

Olive Garden has paused its advertising following an outbreak linked to the restaurant chain. The company halted promotional campaigns as the incident draws public attention, with coverage highlighting the potential impact on the brand's reputation and sales. Details about the type of outbreak, affected locations and number of people sickened were not provided in the report.