Bottom of the pack: A new report ranks Louisiana last in the nation for overall health with a score of 11.77 out of 100. The report by the Suzuki Law Firm, an Arizona practice specializing in criminal defense and personal injury cases, assessed factors including chronic disease, mental health, healthcare access, lifestyle habits and health outcomes, with eight Southern states landing among the bottom 10. Massachusetts had the highest score at 86.94. The Center Square has the full story.
Allegations of deceit: The Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general, including Louisiana’s Liz Murrill, have sued Amazon, alleging the company secretly manipulated its advertising auctions to raise the minimum prices businesses paid for ads. The FTC claims the practice caused advertisers more than $20 billion in harm over seven years. Amazon denies wrongdoing, saying it properly explained its auction system and that changes to its advertising technology improved the value of ads. The Wall Street Journal has the full story.
TikTok’s shopping surge: Livestream shopping is gaining momentum in the U.S., led by TikTok Shop and Whatnot, as brands use real-time video, auctions and creator-driven sales to engage shoppers. U.S. live-commerce sales are expected to approach $20 billion in 2026, though the market remains far smaller than China’s. The growth is reshaping online retail by blending entertainment, community and shopping, but platforms and sellers still face challenges including counterfeit goods, fees and competition for viewers. CNBC has the full story.
