Air Travel Consumer Watch: UK regulators (CMA) are investigating Ryanair’s policy that forces parents of children aged 2–11 to pay £8 per flight segment to reserve seats together, raising questions about unfair penalties and transparency. Gaming & Consumer Protection: Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ruled “skill games” are illegal, potentially shutting down about 80,000 machines unless lawmakers act. Household Costs & Money: The Bank of Japan lifted rates to a 31-year high (1.0%) amid inflation risks tied to oil and a weak yen—an extra pressure point for consumer prices. Energy Prices: Brent slid toward $80 after an Iran deal push, but analysts warn gas relief may take weeks to reach pumps; meanwhile China’s oil throughput fell sharply as refiners cut output. Digital Subscriptions Under Scrutiny: Anthropic faces a class action alleging Claude Max usage limits were “far below” what was advertised. Food & Everyday Habits: A reminder that rinsing rice can reduce some water-soluble minerals, though impact is likely small for most diets. Housing Affordability: New York’s REST Act is moving through committees, aiming to help municipalities adopt rent stabilization without costly vacancy surveys. Car Insurance Fees: UK consumer group Which? says some insurers charge monthly motor insurance APRs up to 29.9%, calling it a “poverty premium.” Retail Spending: US Father’s Day spend is forecast to hit $27.9B, with shoppers spending more mainly because prices are up, not because gift volume is rising.