Cybersecurity for shoppers: Fifth Third Bank rolled out SmartShield in its app so customers can upload suspicious texts, emails, or voicemail screenshots for scam checks. Consumer protection & utilities: Pennsylvania’s utility regulator advanced a plan that could cut power to new data centers and other large users first during shortages, while SDG&E warned Ramona customers about possible shutoffs. Retail & pricing pressure: A report on McDonald’s sentiment found consumers rate it lower on value, food quality, and service, even as the chain leans into modernization. Scam alerts: BBB warned about impersonation scams targeting DoorDash, UCSF Health, and Freedom Debt Relief, using real account details to push urgent money or verification-code requests. Product safety recalls: The FDA flagged two collagen supplement recalls (Organiccs collagen peptides and Cloud Cafe collagen milk powder). Household costs: Jacksonville Electric Authority customers saw higher power, water, and sewer bills after rate increases to cover a projected $107M gap. Retail deals: Amazon Prime settlement payments expanded—eligible customers may get up to $200 automatically. Business moves in consumer goods: Belco Safety Products joined Levitt-Safety to expand prescription safety eyewear capabilities.