Arts & Community: Valley View High School’s Mariachi Solero brought Mexican music to Carnegie Hall, turning a school-year of rehearsals and fundraising into a big cultural moment. Heritage & Place: Vietnam’s Hue leans on living traditions—music, cuisine, crafts and festivals—alongside monuments to keep heritage tourism growing. Culture Policy (and the gap): Guyana’s “Orange Economy” summit reignited criticism that cultural policy promises keep slipping, with a long-awaited national cultural policy still not delivered. Art & Tech: Orlando Science Center’s “Memories of Water” uses smartphone AR to animate artworks by artists with disabilities, blending creativity with accessibility. AI in the workplace: Microsoft’s Work Trend Index flags a “Transformation Paradox” in Hong Kong—employees adopt AI faster than leadership and operating models catch up. AI & Copyright: Major publishers sue Meta over alleged unlicensed AI training using massive pirated downloads. Creative Industry: The Iconic appoints Emotive after a pitch, aiming to sharpen its cultural marketing platform for growth. Cultural Diplomacy: Indonesia’s vice president urged continued development of the Asmat Museum to preserve and showcase Asmat culture.