Food & History: New Orleans faces SNAP cutbacks that could shrink free school meals, while Black Education History Week spotlights Leona Tate’s legacy and the fight over what schools teach. Climate & Heritage: Crews assess new damage after a second flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, with key water-infrastructure repairs underway. Arts & Culture Diplomacy: Azerbaijan marks National Music Day for Uzeyir Hajibeyli, and the Baku International Arts Festival unveils major headliners. Global Repatriation: The U.S. returns 64 Chinese cultural relics and fossils to China, underscoring cross-border heritage protection. Community Culture Night: Ireland’s Culture Night rolls out hundreds of free events nationwide, from Dublin’s Black Irish history walking tour to Cork and Kerry theatre access and Gaeltacht storytelling. Cultural Cities: Seoul’s Jongno 3-ga is named the world’s coolest neighborhood, blending hanoks with late-night food stalls. Heritage Restoration: Kahramanmaraş Castle reopens after earthquake restoration, with mosques also repaired. Tech & Community Ties: Seattle’s IDEAS4INDIA forum brings Indian-origin tech leaders together, strengthening India-U.S. innovation links.