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Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

China recently tested a submarine-fired ballistic missile in the southern Pacific Ocean. This complex operation examined the nation's evolving nuclear deterrent and its sensitive command systems. Analysts believe China is nearing an operational strike capability, potentially targeting Guam and Hawaii. The test, described as routine by China, drew criticism from…

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Phone service down, island uninhabitable: Super typhoon Bavi leaves 'major damage' as it batters US Pacific

Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms of the year, tore through the US Pacific territories of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam on Monday, leaving reports of "major damage".

The Times of India

'Major damage' as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands

The eye of the Category 5 super typhoon passed over the tiny island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 241 km/h, also hitting the nearby islands of Guam, Tinian and Saipan.

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Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall, hits US Pacific islands with destructive winds

Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the tiny US territory of Rota in the western Pacific near Guam on Monday, battering the Northern Mariana Islands with destructive winds, torrential rain and life-threatening conditions.

The Times of India

'Major' damage as Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota

A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-five hurricane tore through the US island of Rota in the Pacific on Monday, with authorities saying they had received reports of "major" damage. Local authorities on the small island -- the southernmost part of the Northern Marianas -- said they had…

The Economic Times

'Catastrophic' Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota

UNITED STATES - A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane made landfall on the US island of Rota in the Pacific on Monday, the National Weather Service said, warning of "catastrophic damage and (a) life threatening situation".

Bangkok Post

Super typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota causing ‘catastrophic’ damage

Before landfall, the NWS had warned that a direct hit would make most of the island ‘uninhabitable for weeks, perhaps longer’

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‘Very dangerous’ Super Typhoon Bavi barrels towards US Pacific islands with 280 kmph winds

Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm of Category 5 hurricane strength, is bearing down on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, triggering emergency evacuations. Destructive winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rain are already lashing the US Pacific territories. Authorities warn of catastrophic damage, with many structures potentially becoming uninhabitable…

The Times of India

Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Tyrese Proctor has put on a shooting clinic and Bryce Cotton dazzled in his Boomers debut as Australia trounced Guam in a World Cup qualifier in Perth.

AAP

Seven states have candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

As many of us rest and relax for the July 4 Independence Day holiday, the coming weeks promise further opportunities for civic engagement.

Ballotpedia

Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering

Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are bracing for a possible super typhoon, just months after the region was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year

The Independent UK

In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neither

An invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's trees, as birds are crucial for seed dispersal and germination. Without them, seeds fall near parent trees, facing overwhelming threats and drastically reducing the forest's ability to regenerate.…

The Economic Times

US territories have a voice in Congress but no vote – here’s why

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, millions of Americans who live outside the 50 states are excluded from full participation in its democracy.

The Conversation

‘This is a tragedy’: swimming snakes open new front in battle with Balearic lizards

The insatiable horseshoe whip snake has become an existential threat to the Ibiza wall lizard

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Coast Guard searching Pacific Ocean for six people after losing contact with boat during Typhoon Sinlaku

The 145-foot cargo ship hasn’t been heard from since Thursday afternoon

The Independent UK

Super typhoon slows to a crawl as it bears down on remote US islands

The typhoon slowed to a crawl as it approached the islands, raising fears that the fierce storm won’t go away quickly

The Independent UK

Dangerous ‘super typhoon’ barrels toward remote US islands

US military officials have instructed personnel to prepare for the storm and shelter in place

The Independent UK

Florida couple suspected of leaving a child along a highway with guns and cash: ‘Take care of the house’

The boy was told they were traveling “either to Guam or Idaho”

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‘Everyone should be worried’: life in the crosshairs of China’s ‘Guam killer’ missiles

The big Beijing military parade included new weaponry that analysts say could potentially threaten the US Pacific territory

The Guardian - AU

‘Prepared for a long stay’: tsunami alert triggers mass evacuations across Pacific

People in Guam and Japan move to higher ground, while highways in Hawaii busy as residents leave for safe areas

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SNAP Benefits 2026: New Maximums and Monthly Increases

If you are curious where your benefits stand in the coming new year, here is a breakdown of the new eligibility rules and tips to maximize your SNAP benefits.

The Conversation

Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300km of Pacific Ocean

In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands – at an ancient cave site on Guam in the Mariana Islands of western Micronesia.

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Biggest Wins in Soccer History: Ranking the Top 10

Explore the biggest wins in soccer history with our ranking of the top 10 most astonishing scorelines in senior men’s top-level matches.

Salon

B-2s to Guam to "intensify" pressure

Deployment signals sharper stance as Trump weighs deeper involvement in Middle East conflict

The Independent UK

Guam governor visits Taiwan, US territory would play key role in China invasion scenario

Taiwan this week is hosting the governor of Guam, the U.S. Pacific territory that would almost certainly be a key player in any Chinese military moves against Taiwan

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