Global Citizenship Education: A new International Review of Education special issue spotlights how global citizenship education is being put into practice across schools and lifelong learning, tackling ethics, democratic participation, and social change amid conflict, inequality, migration, and AI-driven disruption. UAE Hospitality Launch: Emaar Hospitality is opening Vida Aljada in Sharjah, a five-star Vida property built around creativity, social connection, and flexible stays. Middle East Hotel Strategy: Radisson says it’s speeding up growth via conversions, franchising, and branded residences, aiming for faster entry and owner-friendly deals across the region. Lifestyle Travel Deals: Palazzo Versace Dubai is pitching a winter escape with daily breakfast, afternoon tea, dining savings, and a spa voucher. Caribbean Tourism: Barbados is being marketed beyond beaches through culture-led experiences and 4x4 adventures showcased to travel partners. Singapore Redevelopment: Marina Square mall will close in March 2027 for a major overhaul adding luxury homes, a new hotel, serviced apartments, offices, and lifestyle-focused retail. Home Wellness Trend: At-home saunas keep gaining fans, with new compact two-person options making the “sweat and recover” lifestyle easier to fit in small spaces. Housing Recovery in LA: Altadena’s low-income modular rental project delivers its first unit, aiming to move displaced residents back home faster. Health & Diet Spotlight: Actor Rahul Roy says his post-stroke recovery led him to a strict vegan/Jain diet, while experts urge focusing on stroke-risk control over restriction alone. Retirement Reality Check: A new look at average retirement savings highlights how modest 401(k) balances can leave seniors relying heavily on Social Security. Community & Culture: Oregon’s “changing roles of religious spaces” conversation examines what happens when fewer people attend church and communities rethink upkeep and purpose.