AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBig Tech Accountability: Meta reached a sweeping multistate deal over alleged harms to children on Instagram and Facebook, with payouts totaling about $17.1 billion and major safety changes—like default teen time limits, overnight blocks, and stronger age checks—pending court approval; the Northern Mariana Islands is listed among the territories in the coalition. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration is moving ahead with Mariana Trench-related lease steps while saying a full environmental review won’t come until after companies hold leases, drawing renewed concern from Pacific territories including the Northern Marianas. Local Schools Under Strain: CNMI’s public school system is struggling to retain teachers amid a worsening budget crunch, leaving vacancies unfilled and prompting educators to look elsewhere. Public Safety Update: An immigration detainee died after being found during routine checks at the CNMI Department of Corrections on Saipan; officials say the circumstances are under investigation and procedures will be reviewed. Community & Culture: Joeten-Kiyu Public Library won a $200,000 federal grant to plan family literacy programs that also preserve Indigenous storytelling traditions in the Marianas.
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