Ohio Judge Gives THC Seltzers A Brief Cleveland Comeback
A judge has given a narrow, temporary reprieve to some Ohio sellers of hemp‑derived THC beverages as legal challenges to the state’s new hemp rules continue. The ruling keeps a small swath of products on shelves while courts sort the dispute.
San Jose Lawsuit Claims Robinhood Turned Trading App Into Secret Sportsbook
A San Jose class action says Robinhood packaged sportsbook‑style bets as ‘prediction markets,’ seeking refunds and disgorgement for potentially billions in losses. The suit joins a national regulatory clash over whether these products are gambling or federally regulated derivatives.
Empire State Factories Hit The Brakes As June Boom Fizzles
Manufacturing in New York cooled in June: the Empire State survey’s headline index fell to 5.7, with new orders weakening and input costs still elevated. The print missed economists’ expectations and offers a mixed near‑term picture for local factories.












