Food Safety & Recalls: Taylor Farms recalled multiple iceberg lettuce products tied to a cyclospora outbreak after the FDA said an earlier positive result was a false positive, but the company is still pulling items sold via Walmart (Marketside) and some Taco Bell locations in multiple states. Retail & Consumer Trust: Birmingham’s council fined B&M £2m after inspectors found a mouse infestation, droppings, and gnawed food in three stores. Consumer Spending: Synchrony says card spending is holding up despite inflation pressure, with growth driven more by how often people spend than bigger purchases. Data & Privacy: HubSpot reversed a plan to add customers’ business-card-level details into a shared enrichment dataset, highlighting how vendor contract changes can quickly become trust issues. Energy Costs & Service: Kansas regulators approved Empire District Electric base-rate hikes averaging about $28/month over two years. Online Market Oversight: The EU fined AliExpress €550m under the Digital Services Act for failing to remove illegal and unsafe products quickly enough. Tech for Consumers: Apple is reportedly preparing a Klarna-backed “Apple Upgrade” leasing/subscription option for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. Scams: Walmart shoppers are warned about a robocall scam claiming a $919.45 PlayStation-related purchase.