Deep-Sea Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Bill 253-38 into law banning deep-sea mining in Guam’s nearshore waters and blocking use of the Port of Guam without “full consultation,” with fines up to $50,000 per day; the ban targets Guam’s 3-nautical-mile territorial waters as a deterrent to staging. Disaster-Ready Infrastructure: Guam and CNMI officials met at a Joint Typhoon Preparedness Summit to align recovery metrics and logistics after Super Typhoon Yutu, focusing on power restoration and cross-territory coordination. Energy Transition: The Consolidated Commission on Utilities approved power purchase deals for a 57.4-MW solar farm at the former Dededo golf course, with GPA planning to sell power for 25 years pending Public Utilities Commission approval. NOAA Funding Threats: Proposed NOAA cuts could reduce Pacific weather forecasting, fisheries support, coral conservation, and coastal resilience programs that island communities rely on. STEM & Ocean Research: A local student was selected to explore the ocean aboard E/V Nautilus, mapping seafloor between Hawaiʻi and Guam with a new acoustic multibeam system. Military Tech & Training: The Army is creating a new MOS to operate and maintain Patriot and THAAD systems, reflecting growing demand for missile and drone defense capabilities.