Brand Apology Backlash: Glenlivet and actress Dineo Langa apologised after a social ad tied 1956 Women’s March icons to an 18-year-old scotch, drawing ANC criticism. Food Retail Reality Check: Experts warn shoppers not to buy bruised bananas and share storage/ripening tips to cut waste. Investor-Relations Deadlines: Rosen Law Firm urged Planet Fitness (PLNT) and Datavault AI (DVLT) investors to act before lead-plaintiff deadlines. AI Sovereignty Debate: At TechBBQ in Copenhagen, European founders and investors pushed on who controls AI models and infrastructure. Banking Leadership Shift: HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan opted out of reappointment, setting up a successor search after the HDFC merger era. Gaming Ops + Compliance: PWP.BET launched a unified operator console combining casino/sportsbook management with KYC/AML and responsible-gaming controls. Marketing & Trust: News Central TV’s WIMCA keynote argued brands should earn trust, not just chase reach. Local Growth Marketing: Visit North Carolina won for “Ski Florida,” using immersive winter fantasy to drive tourism. Crisis + Access: Australia confirmed a woman in Nepal flooding was safely located, while families still search for the missing.