Consumer Safety & Privacy: Wisconsin Rep. Calvin Callahan wants a ban on Flock Safety-style license plate reader cameras, citing privacy, mass surveillance, and misuse risks, with a legislative hearing planned for January. Home & Lifestyle Law: A UK consumer lawyer says you generally can’t force a neighbor to remove bamboo unless it crosses the boundary or becomes a nuisance; clumping vs running bamboo matters. Retail & Supply Rules: Kuwait co-ops were told to buy only from UCCS-approved suppliers with authorized agencies, with boards held responsible for violations. Energy Prices: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil facilities are being blamed for diesel price pressure in the US, with experts noting the global supply link even if politics is involved. Shipping Costs: OnTrac is piloting “Dynamic Savings” to unlock lower parcel rates when capacity is available, aiming to avoid the usual “prices only go up” approach. Public Health Policy: States face a tax trade-off as nicotine pouch markets grow—higher taxes may slow harm reduction. Consumer Finance Watch: A report warns unwanted loan calls are flooding consumers, often using personal data and AI voices; experts urge hanging up and using opt-out tools. Corporate/Investor Alerts: Multiple securities investigations and class actions were filed or announced, including against lululemon, AirSculpt, HDFC Bank, Simply Good Foods, and Hertz.