Several New York City Fire Cadets claim they were blindsided by a sudden mandate to become EMTs or resign, leaving them with no clear path to the firefighting careers they had trained for. Now, as 15 cadets face termination, questions swirl over whether the FDNY broke its promise or simply applied necessary reforms to salvage most cadet positions.

Former Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas has filed a counterclaim against the board of the well-known grocery chain, just weeks after his dismissal. This legal move underscores deep tensions within the company’s leadership as both sides head to court.