Local Governance & Religion: Carson City’s school board is set for a second reading of “Family Engagement” policy changes that would require staff to report students’ “social/gender transition” and offer religious opt-outs—while critics say Douglas County’s similar updates were handled differently. Religious Freedom Under Pressure: In Benoit, Mississippi, newly appointed Muslim municipal judge Assma Ali faces calls for removal and online threats; she says she’ll follow the Constitution and state law. Hate & Community Safety: Police investigate antisemitic swastika vandalism at a campaign sign for Jewish Rep. Randy Fine, while UC San Diego probes hate-crime graffiti targeting a Jewish fraternity. Faith in Public Life: Sikh Youth Alliance of North America brings its International Sikh Youth Symposium back to Atlanta after 13 years. Catholic Life & Service: Catholic Charities of Acadiana opens a second Lafayette campus, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expands pregnancy support via the Gift of Life Foundation. Churches Hit by Violence/Weather: A Quebec church fire tied to viral misinformation is being investigated, while flooding damages the historic Betis Church in the Philippines. Sports & Faith Culture: Thousands turn out for the White Sox “Pope Leo” night with pope-themed hats. Church Leadership & Wellbeing: A Barna/Gloo report finds pastors’ emotional strain easing but satisfaction dropping over the past decade.