Music Industry & Streaming: Apple Music raised prices across multiple markets, with the first hike since 2022—US Individual $11.99 (up from $10.99), Family $19.99, Student $6.99; similar jumps hit the UK and Europe, while India’s plans also climbed. K-Pop Spotlight: BTS’ “Normal” became Spotify’s most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day on July 17, with a YouTube release set for July 19. Classical & Heritage Performances: Norfolk’s historic St Peter and St Paul’s church hosts The Iceni Consort on July 24, spanning Bach to Purcell, as part of a wider push to restore the organ and expand repertoire. Art & Personal Storytelling: British-Nigerian artist Onyeka Igwe’s Zimbabwe diary highlights her Bulawayo residency and film exhibition “A Radical Duet,” while Solenn Heussaff returns with “The Unseen Garden,” shifting from figurative work to abstraction. Culture Meets Politics: Mumbai’s “white stripe” road-marking dispute escalated after a Jain community stripe was painted over with red graffiti by MNS activists, then covered again by the BMC. AI & Privacy Culture: A debate is growing over Zoom consent as investors use AI transcription pushback tactics, reflecting wider worries about privacy and authentic conversation. Community Music Life: RAGBRAI’s Iowa lineup leans into local bands, with Hairball and the Pork Tornadoes headlining back-to-back nights.