Pop Culture & Sports Diplomacy: Mexico City’s Museo Jumex is hosting “Objects of Glory,” a Qatar–Canada–Mexico 2026 Year of Culture exhibition running June 10–Aug. 30, featuring 16 football artifacts including Maradona’s 1986 match-worn jersey. K-Pop & Cultural Education: The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is bringing a Seattle “2026 K-Pop Academy” (June 15–18) for fans to learn choreography and perform, with instructors from Mnet’s Street Woman Fighter. Community Food Traditions: In Steinbach, a Filipino “boodle fight” is being introduced as a shared-meals ritual on banana leaves, rooted in camaraderie and family celebrations. Arts & Representation: A workshop at DIU in Savar focused on storytelling in women-centric films, linking women’s protection with indigenous culture and social reality. Museums Under Pressure: Charleston’s International African American Museum will furlough staff for 20 days to avoid layoffs while it restructures fundraising. Culture Wars in Politics: North Dakota GOP incumbents tied to school and library controversies lost in the Republican primary. Global Language Exchange: Zambian students competed in the Chinese Bridge finals, showcasing Chinese language and culture through speeches, dance, and song. Film & TV Buzz: FX/Hulu set an Aug. 5 premiere for “The Shards,” and Hulu announced “Only Murders in the Building” Season 6 guest stars.