Breaking Politics & Gender: Stacy Garrity says she’s focused on power grid, education, and spending—not the “glass ceiling” narrative—as she positions herself as a potential first female governor of Pennsylvania. Economy & Public Mood: Trump calls it the “best economy ever,” but data and surveys show inflation worries and a gap between markets and household budgets. Global Culture Clash: Germany’s Bauhaus is getting pulled into an AfD culture war ahead of a state election, with critics calling it “globalization” architecture. Music & Pop Culture: Evanescence lands another Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 with “Who Will You Follow,” a rare late-career radio surge. AI in Everyday Life: Pew finds AI chatbot use is rising fast, but trust is lagging—skepticism and privacy worries are growing. Tech, Work & Community: A new pushback against data centers is intensifying as AI raises stakes for local approvals, energy, and public trust. Arts & Design: A Guardian spotlight on Armenian billionaire Gagik Tsarukyan’s ambitious “world’s tallest Jesus” project frames it as both heritage and oligarch ambition. Business & Lifestyle: ApplianceAce launches a 24/7 nationwide referral marketplace connecting homeowners with vetted local appliance repair pros. Sports Culture: World Cup opening-round standouts highlight how the expanded 48-team tournament is delivering early buzz. Obituaries: Alan Greenspan dies at 100, remembered as the Fed “maestro” who shaped modern U.S. capitalism and later faced criticism tied to the 2008 crisis.