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Acting governor OKs local spending measures
Marianas Variety
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David M. Apatang LIEUTENANT Gov. David M. Apatang, in his capacity as acting governor, on Friday approved three local bills appropriating gambling revenues for Saipan’s programs and services and amending a local appropriation for the Rota Casino...
On this day: Imagine having open-heart surgery without anaesthesia so you get to feel everything as they cut you open
Daily News
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July 9, 2025
1401 Mongol warlord Tamerlane destroys Baghdad, killing 20 000 people and forming pyramids of burning heads around the city. 1877 First Wimbledon tennis championships. 1893 George Cato (79), Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban, dies. 1893...
Pacific Mini Games: Tahiti's gold rush continues with two days to go
RNZ
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July 7, 2025
Deotille Videau, 16, during a medal presentation after winning her seventh gold medal for Tahiti. Photo: ONOC / The Reporters Academy Tahiti's Salome De Barthez de Marmorieres claimed the first gold of day seven of the Pacific Mini Games on Monday...
'Rise together': 2025 Pacific Mini Games officially underway
RNZ
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June 29, 2025
2025 Pacific Mini Games opening ceremony. 29 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / 2025 Pacific Mini Games, Palau The 2025 Pacific Mini Games are officially underway after Sunday's opening ceremony formally launched the event in Palau's capital, Koror. Rain...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week
Marianas Variety
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Flags from most of the Micronesian islands participating in the regional summit this week fly outside the International Conference Center in Majuro on Monday. Photo by Giff Johnson MAJURO — The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials...
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...
The countdown is on! Register now for Triple J Bubble Color Run
Marianas Variety
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GET ready, Saipan! The island’s most exciting and colorful family fun event is back! Triple J will be hosting the annual Triple J Bubble Color Run on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at American Memorial Park — and this year promises to be the most vibrant...
Former residents reflect on Mañenggon March, share importance of CHamoru history
The Guam Daily Post
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In 1944, as war ravaged the island, CHamorus were forcibly marched to concentration camps, including one in Mañenggon, Yona. On Sunday, dozens of their descendants, elected leaders, military personnel and even war survivors retraced the steps of...
Did They Spy on Trump Again!
JudicialWatch.org
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June 27, 2025
Tom Fitton's Judicial Watch Weekly Update | June 27, 2025 Judicial Watch Sues DOJ for Records on Biden FISA Spying on President Trump Did State Department Compile Dossiers on Trump Team?! Judicial Watch Sues for Collusion Documents of Arizona AG...
Disappeared by ICE in L.A.: How to find detained relatives
Los Angeles Times
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June 27, 2025
For 22 days, immigration enforcement officials have conducted sweeps in communities across the Los Angeles region, arresting an estimated 722 people between June 1 and June 10 alone. For families and immigrant advocacy groups, determining the...
Ani-One Asia Streams
Anime News Network
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Image via Dr. Stone anime's X/Twitter account©米スタジオ・Boichi／集英社・Dr.STONE製作委員会Ani-One Asia announced on Thursday and Friday that it will stream the Dr. Stone: Science Future (second part), Hotel Inhumans, With You and the Rain, Onmyō Kaiten...
Joy of the Marianas
Marianas Variety
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THE joy of the Marianas was revived today as the July 4 festival and parade showed what truly these islands and their people value so much. I have written many comments regarding the strength of a unified CNMI citizenry. Today, again for all to...
Amazing story of Louisiana WWII hero finally buried on home soil
The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
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A Louisiana World War II hero was finally buried on home soil last week 81 years after being killed in action in 1944 during one of the most consequential campaigns of the Pacific Theater. Private First Class Harry LeBert, a U.S. Marine who was 24...
Learning more about islanders' links to the sea is focus of July maritime mapping workshops
Pacific Daily News
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East Carolina University is inviting Guam residents to participate in community workshops on Guam from July 17 to 29, aimed at mapping non-sensitive maritime heritage sites and practices in the archipelago that include everything from shipwrecks...
'We have done our best': Palau ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games
RNZ
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June 27, 2025
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete in 12 sports. Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 There is a buzz in the air as athletes and team officials have started arriving in Koror,...
UPDATED: PSS off-island travel suspended ‘until further notice’
Marianas Variety
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AS a cost-saving initiative, Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho has suspended all travel by Public School System employees “until further notice.” In a memorandum issued Thursday afternoon, he said “procedures and implementation...
USS America Celebrates the 82nd Birthday of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 at Sea
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 6, 2025
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA 242) also known as the “Bats”, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), have a long-standing history, ranging from taking part in the Battle of Iwo Jima, providing support in Operation Iraqi Freedom,...
Step into World War II history at Hudson’s Pacific Theater reenactment
Wicked Local - Massachusetts
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A World War II Pacific Theater reenactment will occur the weekend of July 12-13 at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson. The event will feature American and Japanese infantry camps, authentic gear and World War II aircraft (weather permitting)....
Online Senior Scams Rise: We Must Confront a $4.9 Billion Crisis
KBOI - Idaho
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June 27, 2025
On the 15th of every June, since 2006, citizens globally observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a global initiative to recognize, resist, and respond to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the aging population. While elder abuse takes many...
International Bulldogs: Softball trio joins national teams for summer tournaments
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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June 27, 2025
Three Bulldogs are set to travel for international softball competitions this summer, with incoming pitcher Peja Goold representing Colombia at the Pan American Championships, MSU graduate Chloe Malau’ulu representing American Samoa at the Pacific...