Education & Culture: Wisconsin’s State of Education spotlighted student performances like a “12th Night” staged by high school seniors, while also flagging looming budget declines and election-year pressure on schools. Music & Touring: La Roux announced a 2027 North American headlining run—heavily U.S.-focused—with tickets set to go on sale Oct. 2. Military & Leadership: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% reduction in general officer billets, part of broader reshaping of the Pentagon’s senior ranks. Faith in Public Life: A federal appeals court kept a cross and Nativity in a Los Angeles public plaza, rejecting a lawsuit seeking their removal. Arts & Community: Houston’s Fresh Arts is hosting “Casa de Cultura: The Living Archive,” a photography residency exploring immigrant family memory through music portraits and community shrine-building. Photography Spotlight: VSCO revealed the first 25 photographers chosen for “The Fifty,” putting state-based talent on U.S. billboards. Workplace & Belonging: A federal claim alleges Border Patrol agents assaulted a Minneapolis special education assistant during an enforcement operation outside his school. Sports Policy: The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, a potential game-changer for athlete eligibility, compensation, and transfer rules.