Pentagon vs. Press Freedom: A federal judge let the Pentagon fire three Stars and Stripes journalists—publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte—after they sued over alleged First Amendment retaliation tied to CBS Sunday Morning comments about editorial independence. Tunisia Crackdown: Tunisian police arrested investigative journalist Mohamed Yousfi, a critic of President Kais Saied, as rights groups warn independent voices are being squeezed through prosecutions and mass trials. AI, Copyright & Newsroom Stakes: News organizations including the Daily News and The New York Times urged a judge to reject “fair use” arguments in their lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copying and training on paywalled reporting. Local Media & Community Trust: Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew criticism after a funding announcement in Mississauga was held without reporters, with officials saying “province in total control.” Health & Public Service Media: Hawaiʻi DOH promoted free breast and cervical cancer screenings via its “Go and Know” campaign, pushing mammograms for eligible women. Awards & Recognition: The Globe and Mail won Online Journalism Awards for a transgender athlete feature and an experimental brain-surgery personal narrative.