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The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion has launched the National Conversation to map what it means to be British and how communities connect. Co‑chaired by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas, the project seeks public input to shape long‑term policy, with concerns that funding gaps and hollowing-out of local government could limit impact.
The OUT Museum, created by Chen in San Francisco’s Chinatown, has opened with a small exhibit of Chinese queer art, as activists and artists push for broader recognition of LGBTQ+ voices in China and the diaspora. The project began in China via Kickstarter and now thrives in a city navigating policy changes around LGBTQ+ rights.
Canada will send an act to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, making it the first new participant since Australia in 2015. The European Broadcasting Union says CBC/Radio-Canada will join as a full member, with selection details to be announced later this year. The move expands Eurovision beyond Europe, reflecting the contest’s global audience and Canadian talent.
Fans across the US report cancelled or nonexistent World Cup tickets bought on StubHub. Lawsuits have been filed alleging false sales practices; authorities are probing ticket deliveries, while FIFA and StubHub point to the event organizer’s infrastructure.
Meta has announced plans to build its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The 932-megawatt facility will be powered by a natural-gas plant developed by a consortium, with Meta investing in local infrastructure and aiming to begin operation in the second half of 2030. The project reflects Alberta’s push to attract hyperscale centers while addressing grid and resource concerns through closed-loop cooling.
Six people were wounded and two were killed at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto as police search for the suspect. Authorities warned the public to avoid the area while a large police presence remains. Ontario Premier Ford has called for justice for the victims.