Press Freedom & Democracy: Pew finds Americans still value press freedom, but support for limits rises when people fear national security or inaccurate reporting; separate reporting says US press freedom concerns are sharply partisan under Trump’s second term. Media Workforce & Business: McClatchy’s latest cuts hit local news again, with the Sacramento Bee among outlets trimming staff as hedge-fund ownership tightens profit pressure. Legal Pressure on Journalism: Meta asks the US Supreme Court to revisit Washington’s political ad disclosure law, while CPJ urges ICE to release Nicaraguan journalist Luis Galeano detained in Florida. Editorial Leadership & Legacy: The New York Times revives its Media Equation column with Michael Hirschorn; the Philippines mourns Inquirer co-founder Eugenia “Eggie” Duran-Apostol, hailed as a fearless journalism icon. Regional Media Summits: Fiji hosts the Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu, spotlighting press freedom, AI, and misinformation; Dubai’s Arab Media Summit spotlights AI and media innovation. Safety & Harassment: Nigeria’s editors warn of harassment and prosecution of journalists, including misuse of cybercrime laws, and launch anti-quackery efforts in Ekiti. Local Media Ecosystems: Medill’s 2026 survey shows Chicago-area audiences still want local news, but skepticism toward AI in news remains high. Sports Media Partnerships: Belmont University inks a season-long basketball media deal with Basket Under Review.