Celebrity Culture & Media Ethics: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding kept dominating feeds—alongside outfit roundups, “are the photos AI?” chatter, and political trolling from the White House. Online Safety & Policy: UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy quit X over abuse and misinformation, while the US Congress advanced the KIDS Online Safety Act amid free-speech concerns. Digital Life & Well-Being: A psychologist warns “pretty privilege” can backfire through doubt, competence bias, and social isolation—while another piece digs into how AI-era friendship can still feel lonely. Gaming & Internet-to-Real Life: Sony’s plan to end physical PlayStation discs in 2028 sparked debate on preservation; meanwhile, YouTube-made horror is breaking into cinemas. Language & Identity: A Kurdish Language Conference released a push for mother-tongue education and legal status; separate coverage highlights how communities use festivals, music, and craft to keep heritage alive. Arts & Community: Contemporary art lands at a luxury resort via VISION Art Platform, and UK residents are invited to shape Inverness/Highlands’ City of Culture bid. Culture, Power & Tech: Russia-linked threats target Ukrainian media, and researchers study ragebait’s impact on online accountability.