Indigenous Climate Solutions: Mongabay spotlights Indigenous leaders on what works—and what fails—when biodiversity and climate plans ignore local governance and cultural realities. India-US Tech & Security: US VP JD Vance spoke with PM Modi about deepening ties across trade, defense, energy security, critical minerals, and emerging tech. NEET Fallout in Publishing/Policy: Former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan says “some people” tried to mislead Gen Z during NEET protests, after offering to resign. Privacy vs Smart Glasses: Australia’s “camera glasses” debate raises the question of whether current privacy laws can handle wearable recording. Book Reviews Roundup: “A Place for the Birds” revisits Creamer’s Field; “Israel on Trial” reviews a legal-historical case against common accusations; “A Beautiful Noise” finds a more ambitious Neil Diamond jukebox approach. Community Reading Life: A used bookstore festival adds tarot and maypole to local book culture, while a neighborhood association gives away books and school supplies to fight illiteracy. Publishing Meets Pop Culture: Rachel Reid pushes back on “Heated Rivalry” Season 2 casting chatter as the show gears up.