Creative Economy: A new TV BRICS analysis argues BRICS+ growth is increasingly powered by intellectual property, digital tech, cultural assets and creative talent, with the global creative industry projected to keep expanding. First Responders’ Mental Health: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an online training for mental health professionals working with first responders, built from statewide needs assessment input. Internet Culture & Politics: “Kirkflation” turns Charlie Kirk’s online image into AI face-swaps and memes, showing how younger users cope with heavy politics through jokes. Social Connection & Health: A loneliness-focused piece compares chronic isolation’s health toll to smoking, citing major research on heart disease, dementia risk and mortality. Anime as Identity: Atlanime Fest returns to Atlanta Oct. 15–18, centering Black creators and anime culture with panels, fashion and music. AI in Media Production: Fremantle and RoseBerry Media plan mobile-first vertical series from Neighbours storylines using AI-assisted workflow. Local Culture & Arts: Summerland’s syilx perspectives exhibit opens Oct. 1 with works by six syilx women, running through Oct. 24. Digital Safety in Sports: The University of Bath orders an independent probe after social media claims about spiking during freshers week. EV Charging Rules: Miami condo boards can set per-resident EV charger billing under Florida law, with new platform rollout details.