Cybercrime & Scams: A UN report says scam losses across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand hit at least $88.3B in 2025, with gangs using AI, shared services, and “corporate franchising” models to stay ahead of crackdowns. Marianas Tech & Security: The U.S. Army deployed its Dark Eagle long-range hypersonic missile system on Guam during Valiant Shield, with training in the Pacific that reportedly puts parts of China within reach; the exercise also involved the Northern Mariana Islands. Local Resilience & Services: CNMI disaster food access is under pressure as Nutrition Assistance Program intake for D-NAP was extended and capped at 600 per day to reduce long waits. Coastal Engineering: Saipan beach restoration is set to resume: DPW plans to restart sand nourishment using dredged sand after reassessing conditions following Super Typhoon Bavi. CNMI Business Growth: Two Saipan firms say informal Air Force mentor-protégé support is already opening federal contracting opportunities. Health Promotion: A Hawaiʻi study finds a statewide media campaign helped adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes enroll in the National Diabetes Prevention Program. AI Deepfakes in the Pacific: Papua New Guinea is moving to criminalize AI deepfakes and digital impersonation after scammers used AI-manipulated images to run Facebook scams. Ocean & Mining Watch: French Polynesia is preparing to challenge a U.S. seabed mining proposal made without consultation, while another report warns deep-sea mining could involve unexamined radioactivity risks. Regional Digital Push: PNG Prime Minister Marape calls for Pacific unity on digital transformation, AI, and cyber security.