Each week, the business world throws us a mix of surprises, frustrations, and big experiments. Some companies are doubling down on old strategies, others are trying bold new moves, and a few are just trying to keep up.If youre a consumer, youve probably felt it, toowhether its at the airport, in a restaurant, or when youre just shopping for dinner.This weeks stories show how fast the ground is shifting. Airlines are finally facing pushback after years of tacking on fees, builders are looking to landlords to off-load homes, and even Cracker Barrel is trying to pull off a makeover (with mixed reviews). Meanwhile, Starbucks is chasing health trends, tipping is slipping, and one California politician is getting a lot of attention for his online trolling.Heres what you might have missed.Airlines get sued over windowless window seatsDelta and United are facing lawsuits from passengers who say they paid extra for a window seat, only to find themselves staring at a wall. The cases are part of a bigger backlash against airlines endless fees, which have pulled in more than $12 billion in recent years.Lennar turns to landlords to clear a housing glutWith a record 119,000 unsold new U.S. homes sitting on the market, homebuilder Lennar rolled out its Investor Marketplace. The site is built for small landlords looking to scoop up properties, especially in softer Sun Belt markets.Cracker Barrel goes for a glow-upCracker Barrel is trying to modernize with a new logo, brighter dining rooms, and a campaign with country music star Jordan Davis. Some fans, however, arent sold, and feel the chain risks losing the cozy vibe that they love.Starbucks tests coconut water and protein foamPSL season may be back, but Starbucks is also pushing coconut waterbased drinks and even a protein-packed cold foam in its iced lattes and other chilled beverages. The coffee giant is leaning hard into health and wellness, hoping itll stick as much as pumpkin spice.Gavin Newsom trolls Trumpand wins followersCalifornias governor has been posting in Trumps ALL-CAPS style, mocking the president online. The strategy is landinghis social media following, approval ratings, and even betting odds for 2028 have all jumped.Claires bankruptcy plan finds a buyerThe tween jewelry chain filed for Chapter 11 earlier this month, but Ames Watson swooped in to buy the business. The deal means up to 950 Claires stores could stay open instead of shutting down.FDA widens recall on radioactive shrimpMore shrimp brands have been pulled from shelves after tests showed possible Cesium-137 contamination. The FDA says no illnesses are linked so far, but it recommends tossing any affected products.TSA bans cordless hair tools in checked bagsIf youre packing for a trip, leave the cordless curlers and straighteners out of your checked luggage. TSA says the lithium-ion batteries and butane are a fire hazardbut you can bring one in your carry-on if its covered.Tipping hits a seven-year lowAccording to Toast, the average tip at full-service restaurants dropped to 19.1%. Some say tipflation is to blame, with diners in California tipping the least (17.3%) and Delaware the most (21.4%).LinkedIn names its top colleges for the AI eraFor the first time, LinkedIn ranked schools on how well theyre preparing students for AI-focused jobs. Caltech and MIT lead the AI pack, while Princeton took the overall top spot for career outcomes.