Smartphones & Tech: Samsung teased its new Galaxy Z foldables (Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8) built for different lifestyles, powered by Galaxy AI, with pre-orders and upgrades running through Aug. 13. Wellness on the Go: Globe teamed up with Korean wellness brand Daon and Co. to bring AI-powered self-care experiences to customers, aiming to make “reconnect with yourself” rituals easier in daily life. Food & Health Policy: California rewrote its ultra-processed food definition by judging what’s in products (not just a banned list), and several everyday staples cleared the new standard. Beauty & Self-Care: Japan-inspired skincare brand Qina launched globally with a serum rooted in fermentation rituals, while med-spa providers promoted non-surgical glow-ups like RF microneedling and skin tightening. Culture & Entertainment: Godzilla Minus Zero lands a world premiere at the New York Film Festival; Bowen Yang heads to Broadway in Oh, Mary!; and Nolan’s The Odyssey is boosting UK poetry sales. Lifestyle & Home: A UK interiors awards program spotlights DIY homeowners, and a Ladakh home tour highlights centuries-old sustainable building methods. Retail & Community: Joules closed its Belfast city-centre store after 12 years; TELUS Living opened a new Nanaimo rental community; and Berlin’s Boulevard Berlin is set to add 217 serviced apartments by 2028. Parenting & School Support: A special-needs advocacy e-book targets families navigating stressed education systems, while a UK film campaign spotlights misogyny in secondary schools.