Guam & Military Accountability: Eighteen community groups filed a Supreme Court brief urging the U.S. Air Force to meet federal environmental and community engagement rules before open detonation of dangerous explosives, warning of risks to culturally significant areas and drinking-water sources. Gun Rights in Territories: A new report says a 2024 American Samoa ruling held the Second Amendment doesn’t apply there, and calls on Trump and the Interior Secretary to reverse it. Citizenship Case: A federal judge rejected a bid to dismiss a lawsuit by two Colorado Springs sisters seeking citizenship, tied to complex family status involving American Samoa. Deep-Sea Minerals & Local Voice: American Samoa launched deepseainfo.as.gov, a weekly-updated public education site on deep-sea mining; the governor stressed residents must be involved in federal decisions. Ocean Stewardship: The Fono-backed opposition to a proposed offshore lease sale drew praise from the AS Democratic Party, while a fishery council urged faster green sea turtle status reviews to support traditional cultural harvests. Child Safety Online: Social media allegedly showed an assault of a teenage girl in American Samoa; police were reportedly notified, but details remain unverified. Culture in Public Spaces: An ocean-themed mural, “Malu o le Vasa,” was unveiled at Utulei Beach by local artists. Education & Health: CDC highlighted American Samoa’s lead-poisoning prevention work; ASCC is set to receive Starlink kits for 4-H rural youth. Sports: American Samoa is listed among teams for the FIBA Women’s Polynesian Cup in Tahiti. Remembering 2009: Flags are ordered at half-staff for the Sept. 29, 2009 earthquake and tsunami victims.