T-Mobile has filed a countersuit in Manhattan, saying Verizon’s “Better Deal” ads lure customers with false savings before upselling pricier services. The move escalates a months‑long ad fight into court.

Kenvue will cut about 3.5% of its global staff as Kimberly‑Clark’s $48.7B acquisition moves forward, with the company forecasting roughly $250M in restructuring charges this year.

Kinderhook Industries will buy Dallas-based Enhabit in an all-cash deal valuing the home‑health and hospice provider at about $1.1 billion. Shareholders will receive $13.80 per share and the company will be taken private pending approvals.

SoHo Patagonia employees filed for an NLRB election with the RWDSU, citing cuts to paid time off and benefits. If successful, roughly 30 workers would seek a first contract.

Unsecured personal loan balances rose to a record $276 billion as subprime borrowers and fintechs boosted originations, TransUnion finds.

Main Street Sports Group will close its Southport office in Fairfield and cut 44 jobs by mid‑April as FanDuel Sports Network navigates rights losses and restructuring.

Jeff Bell’s Kees opened beneath Mixteca on Cornelia Street, offering classic cocktails in a plush subterranean room. The menu is built around timeless families like martinis and old‑fashioneds.

Wegmans recalled a short run of FYFGA organic chicken noodle soup over possible red plastic fragments; affected cups list lot codes and a Feb. 17 best-by date.

Estée Lauder sued Walmart, saying counterfeit La Mer, Le Labo, Clinique and Tom Ford products were sold on Walmart.com; the company seeks damages and an injunction.

Bausch and Lannett will pay over $17 million following allegations of generic drug price-fixing, with Attorney General Letitia James leading a multi-state coalition.

Governor Kathy Hochul introduces plans to integrate AI into SUNY education, fostering partnerships across campuses with support from the Empire AI initiative and related research and ethical AI programs.

NYC is suing Radiant Solar for fraud, seeking $20 million in penalties and restitution after the company allegedly overcharged customers and provided poor installations.

Smithtown, Long Island, opened a Public Safety Command Center, sparking privacy concerns among residents who fear government overreach reminiscent of Orwell's "1984." Officials defend the center, stressing its role in enhancing safety, not spying.