Retail Disruption Watch: South Africa’s retail sector is bracing for planned nationwide protests on June 30, with logistics delays expected in higher-risk provinces like KZN, Gauteng, Western Cape and Eastern Cape. AI Infrastructure Tension: A reported Meta-Google Gemini computing limit highlights how AI competition is increasingly about access to massive compute, not just model quality. Consumer Safety Recall: Health Canada warns consumers to stop using select Amana through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps due to potential burn and fire risk; owners should shut down and unplug. Baby Product Recall: The U.S. CPSC recalled 2,355 CooCooBaby infant loungers after suffocation and fall-risk concerns tied to noncompliant sleep-product design. PFAS Accountability: Chemours agreed to a $450M settlement over PFAS discharges into rivers tied to plants in NJ, NC and WV, with major long-term cleanup and drinking-water spending. Discovery-Led Shopping: NIQ says 1 in 3 Western shoppers now discover products on social media, as AI and social commerce reshape buying paths. Policy & Trade: India’s GST hits 9 years with Deloitte reporting near-universal business acceptance and a push toward “GST 2.0” with AI-driven compliance.