Disaster Recovery (Rota Power): The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it has completed more than half of requested temporary generator installs on Rota after Super Typhoon Bavi, prioritizing the Rota Health Center, telecom sites, water wells, police/fire, the judicial center, responder hotels, and water/ice production, with restoring electricity still the top goal. Community Aid (Rota Water Lifeline): KKMP Foundation–Project H.O.P.E., IT&E, and the Tan Siu Lin Foundation provided $7,000 in fuel support to keep free humanitarian shipping of drinking water and essentials moving to Rota, with 10 trips already delivered. Health & Nutrition (Child Obesity/Diabetes): Commonwealth Health Center cardiologist Dr. Peter Gregor urged a return to traditional foods, warning that rising childhood obesity and diabetes are being driven by increased sugar consumption and modern food marketing. Public Health Education (Ancestral Foods in Schools): Gregor also proposed school-based competitions and projects to help students learn about ancestral diets and nutrition labels as a practical way to fight metabolic disease. Infrastructure Readiness (Typhoon Hardening): A CNMI Homeland Security advisor said Guam and CNMI aren’t investing enough in hardening critical infrastructure—like generators for water wells and power equipment—leaving communities vulnerable when grids fail. Policy Watch (Birth Tourism Bill): The CNMI House unanimously passed HB 24-105 to curb “commercial birth tourism,” aiming to target facilitators and protect local resources and enforcement. Local Politics (GOP Campaign): Former Gov. Ralph DLG Torres told Republican supporters he’s undeterred by criticism and vowed to revive the economy and restore services if elected.