Invasive Species Funding: Guam Rep. James Moylan helped secure House Natural Resources Committee approval for a bill funding U.S. invasive species strike teams with $10M a year from FY2027–2033, aiming to protect native ecosystems and local agriculture. Military Families & Navy Conditions: A heated confrontation with acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao highlighted ongoing USS Lincoln hardships, including mental health concerns, supply and food issues, water contamination worries, and lost mail for families. Indo-Pacific Submarine Access: Australia confirmed “enduring access” for U.S. Virginia-class submarines at HMAS Stirling under AUKUS, easing planning for long-term maintenance and deployments. Local Weather Watch: Guam faces more unsettled, rainy conditions as storms linger offshore and a monsoon trough keeps showers and thunderstorms cycling into next week. Education & Workforce: Junior Achievement Guam and Pacific AI Media & Communications signed a five-year partnership to expand AI and career education through mentors and industry experts. Environment & Water: UOG research suggests rising sea levels may be increasing salt in Guam groundwater wells, using long-term monitoring and AI analysis. Construction & Resilience: Navy work to repair Apra Harbor’s Glass Breakwater is using circular-economy and advanced coastal engineering to better withstand typhoons and climate impacts. Business & Travel: Airlines warned Guam International Airport Authority that proposed operations fee hikes could raise airfares and threaten service sustainability. STEM & Defense Industry: Boeing’s Ghost Bat drone completed multiple sorties at Rota, testing deployment readiness from austere Pacific locations. Sports: Guam’s men’s volleyball team advanced to Oceania semis after beating Palau; Guam Rovers U12 boys returned from Taiwan with a top-tier Cup Division finish.