Consumer Safety Recalls: Federal regulators issued a weekend safety brief covering major recalls, including prescription steroid eye drops (prednisoLONE Acetate) tied to contamination concerns, plus dog food issues involving specific Pedigree lots. Home Appliance Performance: Consumer Reports dinged a retro-style Frigidaire top-freezer fridge for usability and cooling shortcomings, reminding shoppers that looks aren’t enough. Wellness at Home: Infrared saunas keep gaining traction as recovery and wellness culture drives market growth, with demand rising for home models. Food Labeling Push: USDA expanded its voluntary “Product of USA” meat and poultry label to 10 more companies, aiming to make origin claims easier for shoppers to trust. Energy Costs & Markets: Fuel prices stayed elevated despite softer crude, as refinery shortages and geopolitical risks (including Strait of Hormuz disruption fears) keep pressure on consumers. Digital Finance Glitch: Coinbase faced backlash after an AI-driven system sent users a fake World Cup result before the match started. Banking Brand Change: Halifax customers were told to take one step to move from the Halifax brand to Lloyds as the standalone brand is phased out. Cash Handling in Retail: Cannabis dispensaries are investing more in commercial cash-counting and authentication systems to scale operations and improve audit readiness.