Youth & Hate Prevention: The Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh put students front and center, funding school-led anti-bias projects and urging young people to challenge prejudice and use compassion as a safety tool. Community Volunteering: Waverly’s Day of Caring drew 200+ volunteers for local fixes—painting, landscaping, food prep, blood drives—showing how media-visible civic work can mobilize neighbors. Foster Youth Messaging: TEDxBeverlyGrove released Syd Stewart’s “Shift Happens,” arguing the “broken” label is misplaced and that systems—not kids—need change. AI & Governance: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said an IPO won’t happen this year, citing AI safety work; meanwhile, advocates warn against letting big tech “self-regulate.” Kids Online Policy: California’s new child-safety chatbot/social media rules and broader EU/UK-style algorithm opt-out debates keep pushing the question: how much freedom should platforms give minors? Diplomacy via Culture: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim’s Kishore Kumar rendition went viral as “soft diplomacy” during BRICS talks with India. Media Industry Recognition: Qatar Rail won multiple Telly Awards for transport campaigns, highlighting how corporate storytelling and accessibility messaging are becoming mainstream. Regional Media & Peace Discourse: Azerbaijan’s “Peace Bridge” group criticized Armenia’s hostile media tone around a diplomatic visit, calling for calmer post-conflict dialogue.