Guam Legislature Oversight: Senators grilled Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M special-session request, with the biggest early focus on Super Typhoon Bavi recovery—$13.36M that includes crop-loss, green-waste disposal, and overtime across multiple agencies—while lawmakers pressed for clearer spending details as costs “trickle in.” Tech & Cyber: The Cyber, AI & Infrastructure Technology Conference in Tumon brought industry and government leaders together to tackle rising cyber threats, AI-driven risk, and grid and infrastructure constraints, positioning Guam as a regional tech hub. Hypersonics on Guam: The U.S. deployed the Dark Eagle long-range hypersonic weapon to Guam for Valiant Shield 2026, underscoring Guam’s role in Indo-Pacific deterrence and long-range strike reach. Indo-Pacific Air Network: Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye operating with Australia during Exercise Southern Cross 26 highlighted growing allied airborne command-and-control interoperability. Media Infrastructure: LTN reported completing 3,000+ satellite-to-IP migrations for broadcasters, including Guam endpoints, as FCC C-band rules move the industry toward IP distribution. Disaster Repair Costs: DPW warned seawall repairs after Bavi and Sinlaku could reach “easy $100M,” with lawmakers seeking specifics on design, assessment, and environmental review steps. STEM on Guam: UOG’s NSF EPSCoR Summer Math Research Experience welcomed Guam Community College participants, expanding hands-on research mentoring for local students. Workforce & Care: Research suggests even a $500 retention bonus could help keep childcare providers from leaving, while Guam caregiver wellness workshops aim to reduce burnout.