Reston‑based Leidos is combining its airport and port screening units with Analogic, shifting about 1,500 jobs and $625M in projected 2026 revenue while keeping a minority stake.

Partners at Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader approved a historic merger to form a 3,100‑lawyer firm with roughly $3.6B in revenue, set to begin operations July 1.

Comcast agreed to a $117.5 million settlement over an October 2023 Xfinity data breach that touched tens of millions of customers. Eligible people who were mailed breach notices can file claims through Aug. 14, 2026.

Consumer Reports linked a Hembisen KH‑158 CO detector sold online to multiple hospitalizations and urged regulators and retailers to act. Shoppers should check alarms for UL or ETL marks.

A Seattle federal suit says Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken is tied to repeated USDA Salmonella failures at a Nebraska plant; Costco disputes the claims and has asked a judge to toss the case.

Lion Energy took an equity stake in American Battery Factory to secure prismatic LFP cells from ABF's Tucson gigafactory. The move lines up with Lion's June assembly ramp and ABF's multi‑year offtake deals.

A Member's Mark 7-foot pre-lit reindeer sold online at Sam's Club was recalled after smoke reports; the maker is offering refunds or repair kits for about 2,460 units.

Coca‑Cola will be the default beverage at Marriott properties worldwide, replacing Pepsi after decades and shifting what guests find on tap.

Federal filings show Ford is recalling about 422,613 U.S. vehicles after certain windshield wiper arms can break. Dealers will inspect and replace affected arms free.

Federal regulators warned owners to stop using Apromise portable grill tables after reports of severed fingertips and other serious injuries.

Draft plans show Aldi could occupy roughly half of the former Bed Bath & Beyond at 2051 Chain Bridge Road in Tysons; county approvals are pending.

Amazon will add a 3.5% fuel-and-logistics surcharge to fulfillment fees starting April 17, a move that could squeeze small sellers and follows carrier surcharges.

Chrysler is recalling about 178,000 Pacifica and Voyager minivans after regulators found side‑curtain airbags with improperly sealed seams. Dealers will replace affected airbags free; VIN lookup is live April 2.