Portable Power & Lifestyle: Luminous Power Technologies launched a new brand film with Sachin Tendulkar to spotlight its EDGE portable power line for camping, road trips, and on-the-go creativity. Tyres & Services: Michelin opened a new Michelin Tyres & Services store in Kanpur with a full tyre range plus accessories and services, aiming to boost access to premium options in North India. Counter-Drone Defense: France integrated a 68mm laser-guided rocket onto its Rafale jets under an anti-drone combat initiative, joining similar moves by the US and UK. Home & Shopping: IKEA confirmed a new Sarasota store opening in winter 2027, cutting drive times for Southwest Florida shoppers. Food & Convenience: HARIBO is expanding its Balla Bites range with new Z!NG fizzy gums and adding HARIBO Goldbears Sour in a £1.25 sharing bag. Consumer Tech & Safety: New York imposed a statewide moratorium on large data centers for up to a year while it drafts rules on energy, water, and environmental impacts. Local Openings: Bossier City welcomed Top Shawarma, a new Middle Eastern spot serving shawarma plates with fresh sides like hummus and tabbouleh. Health & Pets: The US screwworm threat is back, with officials tracking the New World screwworm fly after detections in Texas and New Mexico.