Infrastructure & Disaster Readiness: CNMI Homeland Security Advisor Clement Bermudes says Guam and CNMI aren’t hardening key systems enough, warning that without backup generators and stronger power and water infrastructure, outages can mean communities lose water and services. Education & Skills: Northern Marianas College wrapped up a Saipan Southern High School digital literacy program after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disruption; nine students passed CompTIA certification. Recovery on Rota: The Salvation Army delivered eight pallets of canned goods to Rota for Super Typhoon Bavi recovery, with more distributions planned for Saipan and help for Tinian under updated damage reports. Local Government & Records: CNMI DOL says it can’t provide copies of historical umbrella permits, work histories, or LIIDS-derived employment certifications because the records were destroyed and the legacy system is permanently inoperable. Sports Tourism: Saipan will host the Oceania Badminton Masters (Crowne Plaza Oceania Masters in Paradise 2026), bringing visiting players and volunteer officiating opportunities. Weather Watch: Super Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to pass far north of the Marianas, but a monsoon surge and hazardous seas could still affect Micronesia and the Marianas. Typhoon Response Tech: FlyGuys and TerraFort say drone-and-AI damage assessments after Sinlaku cut large-scale documentation to about 10 days. Politics & Elections: Independent candidate Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero filed for CNMI delegate, while the Saipan Chamber urged members to RSVP and submit questions for a lieutenant governor forum. Courts: A judge ruled child support should be based on retirement benefits—not past wages—after finding retirement wasn’t used to avoid support. Federal Appointments: Trump nominated Gretchen Shappert as U.S. attorney for Guam and CNMI, pending Senate confirmation.