Seabed Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-129 banning deep-sea mining in Guam’s territorial waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and a key Port Authority lever that could block mining-linked vessels unless there’s “full consultation.” Disaster Science & Forecasting: NWS officials said Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s broad wind field—not just peak intensity—drove impacts across the Marianas, and NASA imagery highlighted “gravity waves” that may help predict storm intensification. Ocean Exploration: E/V Nautilus returns to Mariana waters with new sonar mapping and eight local participants, including UOG students, to study deep-sea habitats. Food & Local Markets: UOG’s 5P Agricultural Marketing Workshop series invites Guam farmers and food entrepreneurs to boost product identity and sales, while a separate local look at food traceability frames it as a chance for Guam-grown products to stand out. Accessibility & Health Tech: The 32nd Guam System for Assistive Technology conference debuts “Unlocking the Everyday,” and GRMC says Guam now has its only board-certified obesity medicine specialist. Tourism Pulse: April exit surveys found 91% of surveyed visitors would return despite Sinlaku, even as arrivals were down about 28%. Cyber/Privacy Watch: The FTC finalized a modified order against Illuminate Education over student-data security failures, underscoring stricter obligations for companies handling sensitive information.