Robot Vacuum Rules: The FCC has banned new foreign-made connected robots tied to smart navigation, sensors, or Wi‑Fi—raising questions about what future models reach U.S. shelves, though existing robot vacuums aren’t affected. Safety & Recalls: The CPSC expanded a recall of Sloosh Dive Sticks, now covering about 404,000 units sold via Amazon, Temu, Wayfair, Target and Shein due to child tip-over risk. Thrift & Reuse Push: National Thrift Day gets a furniture-and-home angle with a GraceWorks Ministries Thrift Store + Habitat ReStore partnership, encouraging secondhand shopping to fund community services and affordable homebuilding. Local Homefront: A Marshfield Children’s Hospital pediatric family lounge renovation added new flooring, updated furniture and shelving, funded by a $15,000 memorial gift and supported by local donors. Community Clutter Concerns: Corry’s property maintenance report flags weeds and rubbish as top open violations, including issues tied to exterior placement of furniture/appliances and infestation. Retail Watch: IKEA continues expanding—its Coimbra store opens in Portugal, and more openings are in the pipeline.