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World Cup Merch Meets Grocery Aisles: FIFA’s 2026 tournament is being framed as a massive consumer marketing machine, with billions in global reach and spend expected to ripple into what shoppers buy and how retailers stock shelves. Eid on the Fly: Emirates is rolling out Eid al-Adha menus and entertainment across select flights, turning long-haul travel into a Middle East-flavoured celebration. Music as Healing: Israel’s Psychotrauma Center launches a “PTSD-friendly” hospitality push, asking cafes and bars to make public spaces feel safer for trauma survivors. Culture Under Pressure: Sally Rooney’s Hebrew translation of Intermezzo lands via a BDS-compliant publisher, reigniting debate over art, politics, and publishing choices. Onstage, Then After: Berlin’s ambassador’s residence hosted former hostage Alon Ohel playing piano—music as a public bridge after captivity. Eurovision Fallout: Bulgaria’s Bangaranga wins, but the contest’s Israel controversy and boycotts keep dominating the conversation.

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