Space & Education: Seven South African learners from the Western Cape won the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, with their team “ZA” beating entries from multiple continents using a futuristic spacecraft concept. AI in Maps: Google is rolling out “Ask Maps” upgrades that let users order food and book hotels via conversational requests, with real-time price and availability checks through partners. Payments in Brazil: EBANX reports that merchants adding Pix in Brazil can see revenue jump up to 37% and gain more customers within six months, highlighting Pix’s pull for global retailers. Health (Brazil-linked research): Brazilian researchers describe a rare insulin receptor genetic pattern that can cause hypoglycemia with extreme insulin resistance, aiming to speed diagnosis. Oncology: A meta-analysis finds loncastuximab tesirine shows clinical activity in relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, including post-CAR T patients. Food & Climate: Global food prices hit a three-year high as conflicts and heatwaves strain cereal supply; a new study maps drought-sensitive crop “hotspots,” including parts of eastern Brazil. BRICS Education: Pralhad Joshi urged BRICS education systems to prioritize resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability under India’s chair theme. Cybercrime: Chainalysis warns crypto theft is increasingly turning violent, with attackers targeting self-custody holders. Brazil Energy Tech: Petrobras is highlighted as a benchmark player in FPSO offshore production, reinforcing Brazil’s role in advanced oilfield infrastructure.