Typhoon Recovery Finance: CUC CFO Betty Terlaje warned a worsening liquidity crunch is slowing Rota’s power restoration after Super Typhoon Bavi, urging lawmakers to approve authority to borrow up to $40M for emergency fuel and infrastructure repairs. Local Resilience & Utilities: Guam’s coastal program is asking for community support again as federal budget proposals threaten to eliminate coastal zone management—an issue that hits the Marianas while recovery is still underway. Ocean Governance: The UN’s deep-sea mining regulator defended its authority as The Metals Company subsidiaries sued to stop an investigation, underscoring the fight over who controls seabed rules. Pacific Weather Watch: A monsoon-linked disturbance near Yap (Invest 97W) may strengthen but is expected to stay away from populated islands, with coastal businesses preparing for rough seas. Health & Safety: A new Johns Hopkins analysis found U.S. firearm homicides fell in 2024, but firearm suicides hit a record high—shifting the crisis toward self-harm. Community & Culture: UTOPIA Washington received a $525K Allen Family grant to expand Pacific Islander-rooted youth arts and mentorship programs in Washington state. Tech/Policy: Congress is advancing bills that would end daylight saving time clock changes, with the Sunshine Protection Act moving toward a House vote.