Utility Affordability: New York Gov. Hochul launched an enrollment push to expand the Energy Affordability Program, aiming to add 2.5M more households eligible for monthly utility bill discounts. Digital Payments Fees: India’s new UPI merchant fee rules start for payments above ₹2,000 (0.4% MDR), while consumers keep free transactions; banks and apps are barred from passing charges via platform fees. Data Center Rules: New York issued guidelines for local governments to negotiate with data-center developers after a large-project moratorium, recommending at least $1M per MW plus “good neighbor” commitments on water, noise, and hiring. Retail Expansion: Costco plans 10 new U.S. and 4 new Canada warehouses over the next two months. Grocery Value Push: Aldi is accelerating Florida growth with multiple openings, pushing the state past 330 stores. Mobility Access: Mobility City opened a new Acton, Massachusetts showroom for wheelchairs, scooters, and home repair/rental services. Fashion Tech: Lectra launched Apogy, an agentic-AI platform aimed at speeding fashion product development. Obesity Drug Competition: Novo Nordisk CEO urged a more customer-focused culture as it tries to regain ground in obesity meds.