LinkedIn Crackdown: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into LinkedIn over alleged “ghost jobs,” issuing a Civil Investigative Demand for internal materials tied to job-listing verification and Premium subscription marketing. BCI Push in Shanghai: Shanghai is accelerating brain-computer interface development via the Neuro Space cluster, aiming for major breakthroughs and market-ready products by 2030. Ticketing Deal: AXS was named Official Ticketing Partner for Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, bringing mobile ticketing, ID, analytics and integrated marketing starting Aug. 10. Healthcare Tourism Branding: Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council rolled out “Dr Wira” and “Sister Manja” plush mascots to extend Visit Malaysia 2026 into medical tourism. MarCom & Media Ops: Chronicle Media and Wall of Entertainment teamed up to use AI audience simulation for two new influencer-led game shows, while Medallia’s CSO mapped where $500M is going across its AI roadmap. Local Business/Comms: SpotOn opened its first Hawaii showroom to demo restaurant tech in a live bar-and-grill setting. Agency Ownership: Arkansas’ The Communications Group announced an ownership transition as it moves into its next chapter. Food & Community: Give Acadiana Day unites five nonprofits for one donation drive, and Brookfield’s food pantry revived its parade “shopping cart” push to spur giving.