Press-Freedom Clash (US): The New York Times says the Trump administration subpoenaed freelance reporter Matthew Cole over his North Korea reporting, seeking two years of contacts and sources—another move critics call meant to chill journalism. Legal Setbacks (US Media): Separate coverage notes Trump’s broader lawsuits against major outlets have hit resistance in court, with earlier ABC/CBS defamation cases ending in settlements and newer claims struggling to advance. Foreign-Flag Rules (Singapore): British trip-hop duo Massive Attack was barred from Singapore after members unfurled a Palestinian flag and shouted “Free Palestine,” with police warning of breaches of foreign-emblem and public-order laws and the media regulator probing licensing conditions. Creator Economy (Education/Media): CNN reports universities are formalizing “influencing” into degrees and minors, as Gen Z treats content creation as a mainstream career path. Press Freedom Watch (Europe): RSF warns that a Serbia/Adria News Network sale must not lead to political capture of independent outlets, spotlighting editorial independence risks. Journalism Under Pressure (Immigration/Detention): A Venezuelan journalist seeking asylum was detained by US Customs and Border Protection in Miami Beach, adding to a week of reporting on journalists facing detention.