Typhoon recovery in CNMI/Guam: DOD is still ramping up support after Super Typhoon Bavi, with about 1,500 personnel across services helping recovery; Rota remains without power as Coast Guard teams assess harbors and clear obstructions. Maritime security & illegal fishing: Tuvalu detained a Chinese longliner after claims it hid its location, fished without valid authorization, and discarded sharks without proper log entries. Pacific climate push: Ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders are shifting from awareness to accountability—demanding climate financing and faster delivery on existing commitments. AI policy & fairness: New polling finds strong public support for rules requiring companies to prove AI decision tools don’t discriminate in jobs, loans, and housing. Deep sea mining debate: The Trump administration moves toward a first deep sea mining lease sale near American Samoa, drawing renewed Pacific Indigenous opposition. CNMI science & education: CNMI teacher and a Saipan student share experiences from the EV Nautilus research expedition, highlighting discoveries and life at sea. Coast Guard leadership: A change of command installed Lt. Drew Lovullo as commander of USCGC Myrtle Hazard, citing recent relief and port-support missions across the Marianas. Regional geopolitics: Pacific leaders stress Pacific-led unity as major powers intensify competition across Oceania.