Deep-Sea Mining & Radioactivity: A new Deep Sea Mining Campaign report says seabed mining risks a “scientific blind spot” on radiation, pointing to a 2023 study finding radium-226 on polymetallic nodules and radon release that could exceed safety limits, with unknown impacts if mining concentrates radioactive materials during processing. CNMI Storm Recovery: After Super Typhoon Bavi, about 1,500 U.S. service members are supporting recovery across Guam and the Northern Marianas, with Rota still reporting power outages and ongoing cleanup and restoration. Disaster Fuel Logistics: A Guam-led partnership delivered critical fuel to Rota after port damage, with the first shipment arriving July 17 to help restart essential services. Marianas Weather Watch: Invest 90W has dissipated and the Marianas remain under stable conditions, though forecasters will keep monitoring the wider monsoon trough for new development. Pacific Biosecurity & Tourism: Carnival Adventure passengers missed a Vanuatu port call after Mystery Island was canceled at night due to biosecurity rules meant to prevent spread of an invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: Tuvalu police, with Sea Shepherd, detained a Chinese longliner accused of spoofing location data and fishing without a valid permit, underscoring how “going dark” tactics complicate enforcement. Daylight Saving Policy: The U.S. House passed a bill to allow year-round daylight saving, but Guam and CNMI are already exempt under current federal rules. Starlink Roam Update: Starlink changed Roam roaming regions, grouping the U.S., Canada, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands into one North America region for travel planning.