Liberation Day, Rota recovery: A Pulitzer-winning Guam photographer is selling tapestries, prints, and clothing in Tumon, with half the proceeds going to typhoon recovery on Rota, while organizers also collect essentials like food, water, hygiene items, blankets, and baby supplies. Deep-sea mining push sparks Pacific backlash: Pacific leaders and environmental advocates are condemning BOEM’s move toward offshore mineral lease sales off American Samoa, warning it threatens sacred ocean life and island livelihoods despite tens of thousands of public comments opposing extraction. Marianas stand together: Marianas environmental leaders joined the chorus, saying decisions made in Washington without equal representation undermine community rights and the region’s marine ecosystems. Education spending snapshot: A new global look at education budgets shows small island nations like Kiribati, Tuvalu, and the Federated States of Micronesia leading by share of GDP, while larger economies vary widely. Nauru policing powers questioned: A quiet change to Nauru’s policing powers is raising concerns it could be designed to blunt legal challenges tied to deportation cases. Guam community culture: Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day is marked with two Tumon Night Market events featuring local and international performers plus Liberation Day fireworks.