Culture & Literature: Haiti’s National Book Directorate unveiled “René Depestre, a Century of Sparks,” a tribute bringing together 41 authors and featuring readings plus a performance by Titi Congo. Education Access: Starting next week, baccalaureate certificates and transcripts will be available at departmental directorates of education in Nippes, Grand’Anse, South, and Southeast—meant to spare students costly trips to Port-au-Prince. Diaspora & Rights Under Pressure: Five Haitians from Springfield were deported after the Trump administration ended their protected status; community advocates and pastors say the move is pushing families into fear and financial strain. Community Remembrance: Hundreds gathered in Springfield to mourn Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old who died by suicide after distress tied to an ICE ankle monitor. Human Rights Watch: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk warned that gangs in Haiti are adapting and expanding, citing thousands killed or injured, widespread kidnappings, and serious concerns about force during operations. Sports & Identity Tensions: The Dominican Republic banned Haiti’s national football team from playing on its soil after fan clashes during a Nations League match. Religious Life & Migration: A U.S. Senate candidate urged Florida senators to protect Haitian TPS holders, calling deportations “deeply cruel” amid ongoing violence.