Back-to-School Scams: The BBB is warning families about phishing, fake giveaways, and sketchy streaming links as kids get online again—reminding parents to set “too good to be true” rules and watch for sites that collect payment and personal data. Energy Politics & Prices: A new legal push from Nevada AG Aaron Ford targets Trump’s tariff plans, while separate coverage highlights the political squeeze around high gasoline prices—producers benefit, but consumers feel it at the pump and in everyday goods. Streaming Monetization: Ampere Analysis says ad-supported tiers will drive 54% of North American subscription streaming revenue by end of 2026, with ad-supported subscription revenue hitting about $45.1B. Supply Chain Inflation: Clorox expects more than $200M in inflation this year, tied to energy, commodities, and logistics costs, and is selectively raising prices. Retail Growth: China’s discount snack chain Busy Ming Group topped 30,000 stores, signaling fast county-level expansion. Food & Consumer Business: JBS reported 2Q26 net sales of $23.9B, up 14% year over year. Port Congestion Hits Fashion: Capri Holdings said port delays forced longer inventory transit for Michael Kors, using more air freight to stabilize receipts. Sustainable Palm Oil: RSPO says certified sustainable palm oil reached 16.2M metric tons in 2025 and could approach 40% of global supply as certification expands. Health Data Governance: Federal agencies including the CPSC and SSA joined TEFCA’s governing council to speed health data exchange tied to disability claims and consumer safety tracking. Hemp Product Crackdown Fight: Pennsylvania police leaders back AG Dave Sunday in urging Congress to preserve federal hemp reforms, arguing intoxicating hemp loopholes create real public-safety problems.