AI & Work: In San Francisco’s experimental “Andon Market,” an AI agent named Luna recommended firing a late employee after reviewing its own attendance policy—then a human team carried it out. Arts & Community: Tucson residents painted a new public mural at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet with Canvas & Culture, aiming to make art feel like “healing” and something everyone can own. Cultural Festivals: Onam’s Kerala roots are traced through the Mahabali-Vamana legend—celebrating homecoming, generosity, music, dance, and food. Representation in the Arts: Tongan artist Dr Sione Faletau returns to the University of Auckland’s Elam School as a lecturer, arguing that seeing yourself reflected in teaching spaces changes what students believe is possible. Hollywood vs AI: A Los Angeles Times survey finds studios are quietly hiring for AI tools and IP defense, even as unions and backlash loom. Heritage in the Spotlight: Singapore’s rent control is credited with preserving shophouses long before they became million-dollar streetscapes. Street Art: Colchester’s Minories Gallery will show 28 Banksy works in “Out of Line,” including a never-before-seen piece. AI in Art Practice: A Malta study finds most artists are already using AI, but worry about copyright, identity, and whether livelihoods can survive. Culture Meets Tech: South Korea is planning an underwater data center to make room for AI infrastructure. Sports as Culture: China’s snooker boom is being packaged with fan markets and tourism links around the China Open.