Grocery Retail Expansion: Aldi is pushing deeper into Florida with three more store openings this month, bringing the state total to 334 locations and reinforcing its low-price, store-brand model. Food Safety Alert: Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak is accelerating, with cases topping 4,300 and hundreds of new illnesses reported in days, while the CDC notes thousands more cases still need confirmation. Consumer Finance: A Senate Banking Committee report says the Trump administration’s CFPB overhaul has cost consumers $26.5 billion, citing rescinded credit card late-fee and overdraft fee rules plus dropped enforcement. Trade & Prices: The U.S. is imposing 25% tariffs on many Brazilian imports starting July 22 under Section 301, with key exemptions like coffee and beef—setting up a political fight ahead of Brazil’s election. Household Spending: The Commerce Department says furniture and home furnishings sales in June were essentially flat versus last year, while overall retail rose modestly. Tech for Shoppers: Google is expanding AI Mode to let users link and act across select apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube. Power Reliability: PJM issued emergency alerts as a heat wave strains the grid, with demand near record levels. New Candy Drop: Hershey is rolling out Reese’s Pieces with Chocolate Cookie starting July 17, adding a new crunch-focused twist. Warranty Update: AppleCare+ for Mac and iPad is up 50 cents per month for new plans, while AppleCare One pricing stays the same. Workplace News: Safeway Moving earned Great Place To Work certification with 96% employee approval.