Energy & Consumer Protection: FERC ordered an evidentiary hearing after Public Citizen alleged PSE&G overcharged New Jersey consumers by inflating the scope of a major transmission-line reconstruction, setting up potential refunds. Telecom Customer Experience: Rogers is cutting front-line customer service jobs, raising fears of even longer wait times as the company leans on self-serve tools. Aviation Upgrade Cycle: Pratt & Whitney says its PW1100G GTF hot-section upgrade kit is on track for certification by year-end/early next year, with rollout starting as soon as approvals land. Solar Financing Scrutiny: Michigan AG accused Climax Solar and lenders of a home-solar financing scheme that promised savings but left consumers with long-term debt. Retail & Loyalty Tech: Jacksons Food Stores is updating its Let’s Go Rewards loyalty program with Par Retail to boost personalization across 300 locations. Food & Grocery Demand: Bain reports U.S. grocery unit sales fell 1.8% in June as budget pressure keeps shoppers buying fewer items. AI Product Timing: Google’s Gemini 3.5 Pro launch is delayed as it tries to improve coding performance, according to Bloomberg. Consumer Rules: Connecticut’s “click to cancel” subscription protections took effect July 1, requiring clearer renewal notices and easier cancellation. Industrial Efficiency: Brasco Filtration highlights smarter dust-collection tech (new filter media plus monitoring) to cut emissions and operating costs. New Product/Launch: Halo secured $7M to scale HaloBraid, a braid-assist device aimed at speeding up professional braiding while reducing repetitive strain. Retail Sales Macro: U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June as lower gas prices helped, while online spending stayed strong. Auto Update: Toyota’s 2027 Prius gets interior convenience upgrades and a more versatile charging setup for PHEV trims.