Ocean & Environment: Earthjustice says it has sued the U.S. government to stop plans to auction about 33 million acres of seabed around American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining, arguing the National Marine Fisheries Service failed to properly protect habitats and threatened species under federal law. Local Governance: Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono says newly installed raised crosswalks and road signs by the Department of Public Works are illegal, questioning whether they count as required traffic-control devices under the American Samoa Code. Community & Faith: King Tupou VI opened the 67th Anglican General Synod in Tonga under “One Mission – One Ocean – One Vaka,” bringing together church leaders from across the Pacific, including American Samoa. Sports & Pride: American Samoa made global headlines by stunning the defending world champion U.S. 38–32 in men’s flag football in Düsseldorf, with Taulia Tagovailoa throwing five touchdowns—an upset that ended a 14-year U.S. world-championship unbeaten run. Education & Youth: The National Civics Bee is expanding to all 50 states plus American Samoa, giving middle school students a path from local competition to a national finals prize. Public Safety & Courts: A man was arrested after allegedly taking his ex-wife’s truck without permission and later attempting to enter a locked room, facing tampering and trespass charges. Culture & Connection: A Tafuna High School football visit to Utah highlighted how Samoan culture and tradition—like hymns and game preparation—can be a powerful bridge for Polynesian players on the mainland.