Typhoon Recovery Funding: FEMA approved nearly $3 million in Public Assistance for disaster recovery, including about $752,000 for Guam Department of Education repairs tied to Typhoon Mawar, plus support for Hawai‘i and the CNMI. Storm Response Shift: Joint Task Force Micronesia says its role is moving from debris-clearing and heavy-lift support toward hardening installations and integrated response for whatever comes next after Super Typhoon Bavi. Rota Relief Efforts: The Red Cross continues recovery work in Rota following Bavi, with volunteers returning from earlier storms and focusing on shelters and the same affected communities. Beach Water Safety: Guam EPA flagged 17 polluted beaches after July 16 sampling, warning of illness risks from unsafe recreational waters. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Pacific leaders and Guam-area groups condemned BOEM’s proposed offshore mineral lease steps for American Samoa, warning of threats to marine life, culture, and public health—plus new concerns about unexamined radioactivity risks. Military & Environment Clash in Court: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a Supreme Court merits brief arguing the Air Force should not bypass environmental review (NEPA) for expired munitions detonation in Guam. Weather Watch: Invest 90W has dissipated with no current cyclone threats for Guam/CNMI, but forecasters say to keep watching the wider monsoon trough for new development.