The pan-European consumer advocacy organization BEUC has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission against Shein, the fast-fashion online retailer. The complaint centers on Shein’s alleged use of “dark patterns” — manipulative design techniques aimed at increasing consumer purchases via its website and mobile application. This development highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over aggressive commercial practices in digital retail across the EU.

Paramount Global $PARA has announced the nomination of three new board members, a move that reflects its intent to strengthen corporate governance amid a pending $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media. This strategic realignment comes as regulatory agencies continue to assess the proposed transaction. If approved, the merger would reshape the landscape of global entertainment media by combining Paramount’s legacy content portfolio with Skydance’s tech-driven production capabilities.

Four months into President Donald Trump’s second term, financial markets are once again adjusting to a policy environment characterized by populist slogans, unpredictable policy shifts, and renewed geopolitical tension. Traders, drawing inspiration from Trump’s affinity for branded acronyms like MAGA (“Make America Great Again”), DOGE (which he once referenced during crypto surges), and the newly coined MAHA (“Make America Harsh Again”), have adopted a series of market acronyms reflecting the risks and strategies in the current climate.