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UPDATE: Governor Palacios passes away
Marianas Variety
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WITH profound sorrow and deep sadness, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor announces the untimely passing of the Honorable Arnold Indalecio Palacios, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Governor Palacios passed away...
Developments in Birthright Citizenship Under the Trump Administration
JD Supra - California
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July 29, 2025
A great deal has happened on the subject of birthright citizenship under President Trump, including an Executive Order redefining parts of the long-standing meaning of birthright citizenship. As courts around the country issue injunctions on...
Pennsylvania AG among coalition urging Congress to pass cannabis banking bill
Financial Regulation News - Washington D.C.
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July 29, 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is among a coalition of 32 attorneys general that are urging Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025. © Shutterstock In a letter to congressional leaders, Sunday and the coalition say the passage of...
Charted: Average Income by Global Region, Over 200 Years
Visual Capitalist
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July 29, 2025
Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways There are...
China's Submarine Rescue Ship Detected Sailing Toward Russia
Newsweek
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July 29, 2025
A Chinese naval vessel designed to rescue submarines in distress was spotted last week while transiting waters near Japan—a key ally of the United States in Northeast Asia—and apparently en route to Russia. The presence of the Chinese submarine...
Osebelel A Charm Animal Hospital offers Lifeline for Palau’s pets, but owners worry about costs
Island Times
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July 29, 2025
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau – For pet owners like Joy Yobech, Osebelel A Charm Animal Hospital has become an indispensable lifeline. “I have been bringing my pets here for years, and they have been doing very well ever since,” Yobech said....
OPINION ǀ Truth 130: CNMI Reforms or More Band-Aid Same-O & Delegate!
Marianas Variety
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Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is our leaders continue to try and apply Band-Aids (half-solutions) to problems that need Surgery (Reformed)to fix. Given it is common knowledge Government needs to “downsize & cut cost” it is impossible to reconcile...
USCGC Myrtle Hazard completes operational period, deepens ties with Republic of Palau
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completed a 29-day operational period on July 14, covering nearly 300 operational hours in the waters around Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the Republic...
Judge to dismiss IPI bankruptcy if sale fails by Aug. 21
Marianas Variety
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NMI Bankruptcy Designated Judge Robert J. Faris said he will dismiss Imperial Pacific International's Chapter 11 petition if the court-approved sale does not close by Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. In a renewed order to show cause why the case should not be...
HANMI occupancy at 22% in June 2025
Marianas Variety
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THE Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported an average occupancy rate of 22.07% among 11 member hotels for June 2025 — 54% lower than the 41.07% recorded in June 2024. According to HANMI, hotels typically require around 70-80%...
Flags flown at half-staff on Guam in honor of CNMI Gov. Palacios' life and legacy.
The Pacific Island Times
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July 23, 2025
CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. and American Samoa Del. Uifa’atali Amata Radewagen at the CNMI Inauguration Ball on Saipan on Jan. 9, 2023. Photo courtesy of the Office of American Samoa Representative By Pacific...
Nessel goes to bat for Michigan dispensaries stuck in the cash-only era
The Gander - Michigan
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July 28, 2025
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is calling on Congress to pass long-sought legislation that would let cannabis businesses access traditional banking services. LANSING—Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again stepping up to support...
Local group celebrates Amelia Earhart’s birthday, renews call for monument in her honor
Marianas Variety
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THE Amelia Earhart Saipan Memorial Monument Incorporated group held an event at Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to celebrate the 128th birthday of the famed aviatrix on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Their president, Marie Soledad Castro, gave a presentation...
MVA partners with Nol Universe on edutourism
Marianas Variety
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Children enjoy a relaxing time at the beach in Saipan, The Marianas. MVA photo (MVA) — Toward further developing the niche market of edutourism, the Marianas Visitors Authority is collaborating with Nol Universe, one of Korea’s leading travel...
Aecom wins three US Army contracts worth US$400M for Hawaii infrastructure support
Construction Briefing
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July 28, 2025
Aecom has secured three indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, to provide architect-engineer services in support of critical infrastructure projects across the...
David Apatang sworn in as CNMI’s 10th governor
RNZ
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July 24, 2025
David Mundo Apatang was sworn in by Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro as the CNMI’s 11th governor on 24 July at the Governor’s Office conference room in Saipan. Photo: Facebook / Mariana Press David Mundo Apatang was sworn as the CNMI's 11th...
Mapped: Global Income Level Classification, by Country
Visual Capitalist
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July 28, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
Athletics beat Mariners, bag first win in T-Ball
Marianas Variety
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The Athletics’ Lyle Deleon Guerrero winds up for a throw to first base for a pickoff during a game in the Northern Mariana Islands Softball Association’s 2nd Annual Summer T-Ball League at the Miguel "Tan Ge" Pangelinan Ball Field. Photo by James...
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[Q&A] What’s the big deal if the US reduces troop numbers in Korea?
Hankyoreh
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August 1, 2025
An RC-12X Guardrail surveillance plane lands at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on March 9, 2025, during the regular Freedom Shield springtime joint exercises between the US and South Korean forces. (Yonhap) A situational overview...
With 400 aircraft across 3,000 miles, Air Force puts agile combat strategy to the test
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing trains during the Resolute Force Pacific exercise near Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, July 17, 2025. (Tala Hunt/U.S. Air Force) The Air Force is testing a key warfighting concept this...