Dozens camped outside the Times Square Swatch ahead of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop release; paid line‑sitters and a reported medical emergency punctuated the frenzy.

U.S. commercial casinos posted a record $78.6 billion in 2025 as sports betting and online play surged. Las Vegas, Atlantic City and New York were among the biggest beneficiaries.

Rocket Mortgage says UWM ran targeted refinance campaigns that cost it nearly $100 million and has sued in New York to recover losses. The filing deepens the Gilbert–Ishbia rivalry.

A Mid‑Atlantic Pizza Hut franchisee says Pizza Hut's Dragontail AI slowed deliveries and cost the operator more than $100 million, according to a new lawsuit. The complaint blames longer waits, broken DoorDash integrations and falling sales.

Mayor Mamdani announced fines and refunds for Honda of the Bronx after a DCWP probe found widespread deceptive practices. The dealer admitted wrongdoing and must pay restitution.

About 113,000 Zwilling ENFINIGY kettles have been recalled over handle defects that can spill near‑boiling water. Owners are being told to stop using affected units and register for refunds.

Aritzia has leased roughly 16,000 square feet at The Shops at Columbus Circle, expanding its Manhattan footprint as the brand accelerates U.S. growth. The space sits steps from Central Park.

Nissan narrowed its annual losses but still logged a 533 billion yen net loss, while saying cost cuts and model launches should help it return to profit next year.

Trump Mobile's updated preorder terms say a $100 deposit is only a "conditional opportunity" and the T1 handset "may never be commercially released," leaving hundreds of thousands waiting. Regulators and tech outlets are picking through filings and refunds.

Byron Allen’s family office agreed to buy about 52% of BuzzFeed for $120 million, installing Allen as CEO while Jonah Peretti pivots to lead BuzzFeed’s AI efforts.

Fishs Eddy will open a Chelsea Market shop tomorrow, expanding from its Union Square flagship and recent DUMBO cafe.

MrBeast is hosting an invite-only May 12 breakfast at Penthouse 45 to pitch advertisers as creator ad spend surges. The company is hunting for a CMO and agency roles to turn sponsorship dollars into mainstream buys.

Ticketmaster trimmed roughly 350 roles — about 8% of staff — in a global restructuring aimed at sharpening engineering and product work. The move comes after Live Nation’s Q1 report and amid continued legal scrutiny.