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ISTE+ASCD, day 1: Ethical AI, sunshine committees and chatting with Paul Revere
SmartBrief
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July 1, 2025
Helping parents make friends with AI. Differentiated learning. Workforce culture. Ethics and AI. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio buzzed with activity Monday as educators engaged in sessions, exchanged ideas and checked out...
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...
700 troops coming to CNMI in summer for Air Force-led multilateral exercise
The Pacific Island Times
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June 19, 2025
Commander Joint Task Force-Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, center, delivers opening remarks during the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas stakeholders meeting in Saipan, June 18. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy/Lt. Cmdr. Michelle...
Today in History: South Sudan becomes an independent nation
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2024. There are 175 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 9, 2011, South Sudan officially became an independent nation. Also on this date: In 1850, President Zachary Taylor died of...
CNMI, DoD leaders discuss regional defense during stakeholders meeting
Marianas Variety
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Commander, Joint Task Force - Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, center, provides opening remarks during the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, June 18. Department of Defense officials, local government,...
Today in High Prairie: July 9, 2025
South Peace News
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July 8, 2025
Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com....
Unusual: United Airlines Has 11 Routes That Do Not Involve The US
Simple Flying
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June 29, 2025
Fifth freedom routes allow for an airline to sell tickets for a flight between two foreign nations as a continuation of an airline's flight that originates in its home country. An example would be Qantas flying to London via Singapore, while...
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...
Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2025. There are 175 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under...
Generalissimo
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
LA Tenorio can have the title of generalissimo for all I care. This, following his late-game heroics in Barangay Ginebra’s pulsating 88-87 come-from-behind victory over the San Miguel Beermen in Game 6 of the sister teams’ PBA Philippine Cup...
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...
Guam boat builder nears completion of traditional canoe replica
Marianas Variety
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GUAM is closer to increasing the number of Chamorro canoes on the island as one resident, Keith Quintanilla, recently completed the main hull and outrigger of a fiberglass canoe. Quintanilla, a boat repair specialist who has previously built two...
The escalating risk environment requires more than empty words
The Guam Daily Post
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The security environment in our region is changing and the risk to Guam is increasing. U.S. presence, once seen as a deterrent, now makes Guam a target. As the environment changes and the risk to Guam escalates, more candor is required about the...
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...
CMS Terminates KCF Model and Finalizes Significant Revisions to CKCC Participation and Payment Framework
JD Supra - California
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June 27, 2025
On May 28, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) Innovation Center formally announced the early termination of the Kidney Care First (“KCF”) model effective December 31, 2025, and issued a suite of substantial revisions to the...
'Diplomacy and peace are the way forward—not more bombs:' Activists protest military buildup in the CNMI
The Pacific Island Times
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June 25, 2025
CNMI and Guam activists stage a rally protesting the military buildup in the CNMI. Photo by Bryan Manabat Saipan — Advocacy groups disrupted the Department of Defense's public meeting on Wednesday, which tackled the proposed military training...
AC Pacific sued for breach of lease
Marianas Variety
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MAGIC International Corporation has filed a civil lawsuit against AC Pacific LLC, doing business as I Love Saipan, in the CNMI Superior Court, alleging breach of two long-term commercial lease agreements. Through its attorney, Victorino DLG...
Maine to receive $26 million as part of $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
WABI - Maine
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June 18, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - The state of Maine is expected to receive $26 million from Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, as part of the $7.4 billion settlement that will resolve lawsuits over the company’s role in creating and...
Truth 121: MY Island - Stewardship & Results!
Marianas Variety
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Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is this is “the Republicans’ Island,” regardless of their various titles of Covenant & Independent, not the People, as they have ruled in COMPLETE Control of Government, Boards & Commissions for over a decade and...
FBI to close investigation into former Gov. Torres
Marianas Variety
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THE Federal Bureau of Investigation, in a letter dated July 1, 2025 to U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds, said it will formally close its investigation into former Gov. Ralph DLG Torres. In late 2019, the FBI executed search warrants at the...