World Cup Disruptions in Education: Mexico City’s World Cup preparations are colliding with chaotic teacher protests, with thousands camping near key fan zones and blocking routes to Azteca Stadium, raising pressure on daily life as schools and public movement get disrupted. Global Sports Meets Local Health: New Jersey hospitals are bracing for World Cup crowds with plans for language barriers, infectious disease risks, and even trafficking concerns, drawing on experience from major stadium events. International Higher Ed & Research: HD Hyundai is partnering with the University of British Columbia on AI and digital-twin ship design, including work tied to Canada’s submarine procurement plans. Education, Tech, and Market Growth: A new forecast says the digital education market could reach $125.3 billion by 2031, driven by AI, online learning, and edtech investment. STEM in Schools: Harbin Engineering University students deployed a wall-climbing robot for wind turbine inspections, aiming to replace dangerous manual work at height. Student Activism: Students in London protested Swiss Re over fossil gas insurance in the Coral Triangle, linking climate risk to the future of education and youth advocacy. Early Learning for Literacy: Ras Al Khaimah schools will roll out IQRA Arabic reading instruction after a trial, targeting weak Arabic literacy tied to diglossia. Fertility Care Stigma: The World Fertility Project is relaunching its “Break the Taboo” campaign to tackle stigma and barriers to fertility support worldwide.