Public Health: Virginia reported its first locally acquired dengue case, a reminder that mosquito-borne outbreaks can move fast as warming, travel, and uneven mosquito control leave communities exposed. Cancer Care Access: A new cancer-care review says disparities still hinge on access to screening, early detection, care, and clinical trials—progress is uneven and gaps are shifting. CNMI/Marianas Tech & Defense: Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat completed multiple operational sorties at Rota, showing how uncrewed aircraft could deploy and operate from austere Pacific locations. Marine Protection: Trump moved to reopen commercial fishing inside three Bush-era Pacific marine national monuments, including the Mariana Trench unit—sparking conservation backlash over risks to reefs and seabird habitat. Pacific Labor Rights: Australia’s PALM scheme is under scrutiny after reports that workers can be effectively trapped in underpaid jobs with heavy deductions. Climate & Water Science: A University of Guam-led study using AI links rising sea levels to higher salt levels in Guam groundwater. Local Culture & Language: Saipan’s Joeten-Kiyu Public Library project and new work on Fino’ Chamoru language evolution highlight community-led science, history, and tech-enabled preservation. Energy Transition: Niue cut diesel generator run time after installing a large solar-plus-battery system, boosting renewable electricity and reducing fuel costs. Food & Farming: UOG’s Farmer Focus Conference in Chuuk Lagoon brought together farmers and researchers to tackle island-specific farm stress and resilience. AI & Language Accuracy: A Niuean phrasebook controversy raises questions about who has authority to verify AI-like language content before it’s sold as education. Energy/Infrastructure Education: UH Mānoa received a National Park Service grant to support landscape architecture students working with Pacific communities on parks, trails, and conservation design.