AI & Media Rules: The EU will require labels for AI-generated content under new AI Act rules, with steep penalties for non-compliance. Consumer Sentiment: U.S. consumer sentiment rose in July to 55.2 despite higher gas prices and ongoing inflation pressure. Retail & Tech Finance: Apple’s new “Apple Upgrade” lets customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Watches via Klarna, with end-of-term options to return, upgrade, or pay to keep. Food Safety: Publix recalled frozen GreenWise organic blueberries and mixed berries across multiple states after possible E. coli contamination. Retail Expansion: Wilcon Depot opened a new 20 MW? no—store in Cauayan, bringing home-improvement supplies closer to Northern Luzon shoppers. Prediction Markets Crackdown: New York sued Kalshi, calling its prediction platform illegal gambling and seeking to stop operations. Privacy vs Surveillance: New Jersey lawmakers are moving toward privacy safeguards for Flock-style license plate readers. Consumer Tech Prices: China’s consumer GPU prices jumped again as AI data-center demand tightens supply. Big-Box/Brand News: Argos’ new owner hinted the famous catalogue could return after Sainsbury’s sold the retailer.