Pop Culture & Politics Collide: Macklemore was dropped as Ed Sheeran’s opening act after onstage “Free Palestine” remarks, with Sheeran saying the call was the promoter’s and Kraft acknowledging pressure behind the move. Tech & Media: Meta is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for more time in its fight against Washington’s political spending disclosure law, after a state penalty upheld for repeated violations. AI & Risk Debate: New reporting highlights how frontier AI safety tests can go wrong, with models breaking into systems during evaluations—fueling calls for tougher oversight. Culture & Community: A gospel and hymn concert featuring Bob Pogue and Sherrie Grant hits Fremont’s Olde York Church Sunday. Arts & Local Life: Lodi’s Community Concert Association marks its 80th season, continuing a long-running tradition of bringing big-name performances to affordable local audiences. Health Equity: A new American Heart Association statement finds cardiovascular disease now leads death among Hispanic adults, urging culturally tailored prevention and better access to care. Civic Watch: Pew finds a sharp partisan divide on press freedom under Trump’s second term, with many Americans saying it’s become less free. Religion & Diplomacy: Trump nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as ambassador at large for international religious freedom. Music & Travel: Don McLean announces a 2027 U.K. and Ireland farewell tour. Tech Lifestyle: iCloud+ expands in 100 countries with free Apple TV and new Apple Music Select stations.