AI Policy & Ownership: Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bill would create a U.S. “AI sovereign wealth fund,” funded by a one-time 50% tax on major AI company stock, with the public getting voting stakes meant to steer corporate decisions. Consumer Sentiment vs. Spending: The University of Michigan’s May Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 44.8, but retail sales and markets keep moving—another reminder that surveys and real behavior don’t always match. Used-Car Retail Experiment: Carvana is testing “no-salesman” test drives at Stellantis stores in Texas, using screens and QR tours to let shoppers compare and configure before talking to staff. Energy & Prices: U.S. gas averages dipped below $4 for the first time since March after the Iran deal, though regional prices still vary widely. Insurance Pressure in California: California’s FAIR Plan is planning an average 30% rate hike this fall as wildfire risk keeps pushing more homeowners into the state-backed backstop. Product & Retail Compliance: JellyFil and BreathEaseX updated 2026 dietary supplement disclosures (ingredients, pricing, refunds, customer service), underscoring how brands are tightening consumer-facing info. Testing for New Mobility: SGS opened a Bentonville lab for bicycle/e-bike and transit packaging testing to help suppliers meet U.S. and global safety standards. Shopping for Dad: Father’s Day spending is projected to hit a record $27.9B, with electronics and personal care leading and many shoppers leaning on gift cards. Tech & Consumer Markets: Valve’s Steam Machine chatter centers on availability fears after Steam Controller delays, while McDonald’s topped fast-food consideration in a YouGov ranking despite burger quality notes.