Labor & Pricing Policy: The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Secretary, a more pro-business shift after Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s exit amid workplace-misconduct allegations, while Maryland moved to crack down on personalized pricing in retail and third-party delivery. Consumer Costs & Food: A new survey finds rising prices are pushing seafood toward “luxury” status, and 7-Eleven’s upgraded pizza crust signals fresh pressure in the QSR pizza fight. Healthcare Transparency: The FTC warned 24 large health systems that their price transparency may be “deceptive,” urging timely, accurate, complete costs for scheduled care. Retail & Promotions: McDonald’s Monopoly returns nationwide starting Oct. 6, with app-based game pieces and prizes up to $1 million. Energy & Transportation: Trump’s diesel plan would temporarily allow red-dye diesel for on-road use and defer federal diesel taxes, but critics say it won’t truly fix prices. Trade & Supply Chains: Canada’s exports to the U.S. surged ahead of tariffs, while the U.S. trade deficit widened 13.7% in August to a 17-month high, with AI-related hardware imports a key driver. Tech & Power: Google locked in long-term power deals with Constellation, including upgrades to existing nuclear capacity, as AI buildout strains electricity supply. Data & Privacy/Trust: Google faces a UK class action over Play Store fees charged to 20 million consumers, and FTC scrutiny plus major data-breach reports keep consumer trust in the spotlight.