Religious Diplomacy: Burundi’s Awqaf delegation is in-country for Qur’an education, da’wah and endowment cooperation, including a national Holy Qur’an memorization contest. Community Connection Through Music: In Okinawa, a “Morning Coffee Club” uses DJ sets as an icebreaker for Americans and locals to swap stories and languages. Culture at the UN: World Madam Foundation and Shanghai’s Haipai Qipao group staged “Magnolia in Bloom” at UN Headquarters, spotlighting qipao as a modern artistic language. Art & Identity in Public Life: Nigeria’s AD Consulting and Ecobank Nigeria are teaming up for “The Convergence,” linking architecture, visual art and heritage in Lagos. Music, Health, and Behavior: Researchers report background music intensity can nudge diners toward healthier choices. Policy & Faith: The DOJ’s legal opinion says federal restrictions on faith-based grant use are unconstitutional. Arts, Festivals & Local Pride: MOJA returns to Charleston with Barbados-Jamaica-Sierra Leone connections; Pittsfield debuts “Local Love” with live jazz and hands-on art; Sopchoppy preserves history with new murals and installations. Legal Drama in the Art World: A federal suit alleges an Ardmore gallery helped sell fake Andy Warhols with fraudulent paperwork. Tech & Listening Habits: Apple Music Lossless can consume far more mobile data than standard settings.