Affordability Pressure: California lawmakers weigh Newsom’s tax plan that critics say could raise consumer costs, including a sales tax on digital prewritten software and limits on corporate credits. Supplement Scrutiny: Tru Niagen maker Niagen Bioscience disputes a US ad watchdog’s push to rein in nicotinamide riboside longevity claims, warning the standard could chill how science is communicated. Food & Drink Innovation: Mondelez and BTS are rolling out a limited-edition Oreo purple hotteok cookie drop with a Singapore VivoCity pop-up and exclusive merch. Consumer Safety & Health Tech: EpiWatch published a Phase III study for its Apple Watch seizure-detection app, aiming to improve tonic-clonic seizure alerts with low false alarms. Energy Drinks in Heat: A health explainer warns energy drinks can worsen dehydration and trigger “crashes” in hot weather. Food Costs Ahead: US grocery prices face a fresh inflation wave tied to weather, tariffs, and cattle supply, with El Niño and the Iran war adding risk. Insurance Reform: California Senate passed bills to speed and improve homeowners’ and auto insurance claims, targeting delays and runarounds. Sports Betting Rules: US state AGs urged the CFTC to keep sports prediction-market jurisdiction with states, arguing it’s gambling. Tech Retail Hit: Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices by $200+ citing higher memory and storage costs. Global Legal Fallout: New Jersey and New York AGs subpoena FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices and alleged fan confusion. Environmental Liability: Australia launched a $1.43B legal action against 3M over PFAS firefighting-foam contamination at military bases.