Consumer Trust & Labeling: A US/Germany study finds people are more willing to pay for cultivated meat when it’s labeled “cultured” or “cultivated,” while “lab-grown” wording hurts acceptance—showing terminology can matter as much as the tech. Supplements & Transparency: Burntide updated its 2026 gummies label, listing serving size, directions, and customer support details for shoppers checking ingredients and usage. Customer Relief Programs: Minnesota Power launched “On Track,” matching payments toward past-due electric bills and adding monthly support for eligible households. Retail & Consumer Protection: In Santa Clarita, customers allege an auto collision center kept their vehicles unrepaired for months or years and in one case pursued a massive lien; the owner denies wrongdoing. AI in Shopping: Square is expanding AI-powered seller discovery with Partners Coffee, aiming to help customers find businesses faster without disrupting the in-cafe experience. Financial Rules for Online Buyers: Ireland signed new consumer protections for buying financial products online/over the phone, including easier access to a human and clearer info plus simpler cancellation. Regulation Watch: New Mexico finalized PFAS consumer-product rules with phased sale prohibitions and labeling/reporting deadlines starting in 2027.