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CNMI, DoD leaders discuss regional defense during Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 19, 2025
Key leaders from the Department of Defense, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government, federal agencies, and community representatives gathered for a CNMI Stakeholders Meeting in Garapan, Saipan, June 17-18. The meeting reaffirmed...
Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining
Southern Fried Science
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July 1, 2025
Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition have united in support of American Samoa’s right to protect its ocean and seabed from destructive deep seabed mining. The organizations have drafted a petition to the Bureau of...
AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler...
Chinese Nationals Charged With Spying on US Navy Base—Report
Newsweek
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July 1, 2025
Two Chinese Nationals are facing charges in connection with spying on the United States Navy and members of the Navy on behalf of the Ministry of State Security (MSS) for the People's Republic of China's government, Fox News reported on Tuesday....
7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance Health insurance can be costly. First, you pay premiums for coverage for medical care and prescription medication. Then you often face out-of-pocket costs when you access care. These expenses may...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week aims to be ‘one step ahead’
Asia Pacific Report
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July 1, 2025
By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent in Majuro The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials meetings this week in Majuro, with the official opening for top leadership from the islands tomorrow...
Saipan casino operator warned: Renew insurance or face bankruptcy case dismissal
The Pacific Island Times
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June 17, 2025
The Imperial Pacific Resort in Garapan Saipan- The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern Mariana Islands has issued an ultimatum to Imperial Pacific International, warning that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case could be dismissed or converted to...
PMG DAY 2: GUAM STILL SEARCHES FOR FIRST MEDAL
GSPN
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July 1, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – It was a busy and eventful day for Team Guam at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. While swimming and paddling teams gave it their all in the water, the 3v3 basketball teams stepped up with a show. Unfortunately,...
ISTE+ASCD, day 1: Ethical AI, sunshine committees and chatting with Paul Revere
SmartBrief
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July 1, 2025
Helping parents make friends with AI. Differentiated learning. Workforce culture. Ethics and AI. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio buzzed with activity Monday as educators engaged in sessions, exchanged ideas and checked out...
Monsoon pattern to dominate weather through the weekend
The Guam Daily Post
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Two competing weather systems are creating an unusual "dry slot" over Guam that has temporarily interrupted heavy rainfall, but meteorologists warn the respite may be short-lived as monsoon conditions are expected to persist through the...
Tahiti leads Medal tally on Day 1 of Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Tahiti surged ahead on the opening day of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, topping the medal table with 9 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals, thanks to dominant performances in swimming and Va’a. Tahiti made waves in the pool, claiming...
Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
'Fascinating, fast-paced': A day in court for Ohio ICE detainees
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio
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One of the men arrested outside a Cincinnati Kroger store in May for living in the United States illegally was due for his first court hearing early June 24. He never appeared – but more than a dozen of some 420 other people being held at the...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...
Regional fishery management council appointments announced
National Fisherman - Alaska
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June 30, 2025 The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday announced the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the nation’s eight regional fishery management councils, a key step in the federal effort to manage and protect marine resources...
Taputu claims 2025 Pacific Mini Games' first gold medal as Tahiti dominates opening day
RNZ
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June 30, 2025
Tahiti dominated in the va'a (pictured) and the swimming on day one. Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook Tahiti's Teimoana Taputu claimed the first gold medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, taking out the V1 500 metres open...
Song Hye-kyo and Prof. Seo Kyung-duk donate Korean history guidebooks to Saipan and Tinian
Asia Today
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, actress Song Hye-kyo and Prof. Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women’s University have donated 10,000 Korean history guidebooks to Saipan and Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S....
55 attorneys general agree to $7.4 billion Purdue settlement
The Register Herald - Ohio
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July 1, 2025
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost last week announced the attorneys general of 49 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories have signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
AG Ford backs bill targeting youth substance abuse
Silver State Times - Nevada
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June 30, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, alongside 38 other attorneys general, has endorsed the bipartisan Youth Substance...
US Department of Labor awards nearly $84M in grants to expand Registered Apprenticeships
U.S. Department of Labor
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June 30, 2025
50 states, territories receive base formula funding to improve employment opportunities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $84 million in grants to 50 states and territories to increase the capacity of...