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UPDATED 'End of an era': Duty Free Shop closing its Saipan store
Pacific Daily News
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Duty Free Saipan Ltd., which operates T Galleria in the tourist district of Garapan, will be closing shop by April 30, 2025, after nearly five decades on Saipan, according to DFS Group Limited, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov....
How is Independence Day celebrated around the world?
Geographical
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July 1, 2025
By Victoria Heath 4 July. Known as Independence Day – marking the US’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776 – more than 84 per cent of Americans celebrate the occasion in some capacity. While typical celebrations in the US...
3 Chinese nationals sentenced for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens
Marianas Variety
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THREE Chinese nationals — Shuyuan Wang, Ying Liu, and Xiaohui Zhu — were sentenced by the federal court on Tuesday to time served for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens charges. The three defendants were previously indicted alongside several...
International Bulldogs: Softball trio joins national teams for summer tournaments
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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June 27, 2025
Three Bulldogs are set to travel for international softball competitions this summer, with incoming pitcher Peja Goold representing Colombia at the Pan American Championships, MSU graduate Chloe Malau’ulu representing American Samoa at the Pacific...
$2.8M health project brings MRI, hyperbaric chamber to NMI
Marianas Variety
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THE Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation on Tuesday broke ground on a new facility that will house the CNMI’s first MRI machine and hyperbaric chamber — two critical pieces of equipment that can reduce the need for residents to seek treatment off...
2025 Pacific Mini Games day two: Tahiti continues dominance, baseball 'field is not playable'
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Va'a V6 women's 500m medallists: gold: Team Tahiti; silver: Team Fiji; bronze: Team Palau Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook All baseball competition matches at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau in the last two days have been put on...
Preventative law is key to success
The Guam Daily Post
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For several years I have publicly stated that the biggest problem paralyzing the Government of Guam is the problems faced with our outdated procurement system and poor financial management. I recently attended the Procurement Summit on June 12,...
Pennington, Arnold Adair
NRV News - Virginia
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July 1, 2025
Arnold Adair Pennington was born in Hill Top, WV, on November 18, 1928, and died in Princeton, WV, on June 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Obed Adair and Earsel Dunn Pennington, his wife Freda Keatley Pennington, his son Scott...
Delegate’s House amendment lays groundwork for VA regional office
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward establishing a permanent Veterans Affairs regional office on Guam, passing an amendment introduced by Guam Del. James Moylan by voice vote early Wednesday evening. The provision...
Is America Prepared for a War with China?
[your]NEWS
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July 1, 2025
World War III may be just over the horizon; the signs are everywhere. Our foe has been preparing to fight us for decades. Yet the most powerful military in world history may have as little as three weeks of supplies to fight a years-long war. And...
Shepherdstown StreetFest roars into 20th year, highlighting local bands as music scene begins its return
Spirit of Jefferson - West Virginia
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The annual Shepherdstown StreetFest roared into its 20th year, as vendors, visitors, musicians and more flooded downtown on Saturday. Over the last two decades, much can change, but StreetFest president John Meeker believes the event is "perfect."...
The only US territory where residents are not granted birthright citizenship
The Mirror US
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June 26, 2025
While American Samoa has been US soil since 1900, it remains the only US territory where residents are not automatically granted citizenship at birth. People in all other four US territories - including Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana...
How To Spot And Survive Rip Currents: 7 Tips
Patch
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June 23, 2025
About 100 people die in rip currents along U.S. beaches every year. With the right precautions, the deadly trend can be slowed or reversed. Posted Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 5:12 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 2:57 pm ET If you’re among the millions...
Chinese Nationals Charged With Spying on US Navy Base—Report
Newsweek
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July 1, 2025
Two Chinese Nationals are facing charges in connection with spying on the United States Navy and members of the Navy on behalf of the Ministry of State Security (MSS) for the People's Republic of China's government, Fox News reported on Tuesday....
Full list of countries where drivers need a permit to take a road trip
Manchester Evening News
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June 26, 2025
UK holidaymakers planning to drive while on holiday abroad may not be aware that some countries require tourists to be in possession of a international driving permit (IDP) to drive. If you fail to apply for a permit, you could land yourself in...
After 46 days on the water, Ron Acfalle flies to Taiwan to share CHamoru seafaring knowledge
Pacific Daily News
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The wind, the stars, and the motion of the sea brought traditional canoe builder and seafarer Ron Acfalle from Palau to Taiwan and back in a journey that totaled 46 days out on the water. Now, Acfalle is bringing the knowledge of traditional...
Seth Sablan gives Team Marianas 3rd gold
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Youth athlete Seth Sablan continues to have an impressive debut in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, as he won another medal in the wrestling competition. After clinching a bronze medal in the men’s...
Ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300 km of Pacific Ocean
Telengana Today
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June 26, 2025
A groundbreaking study reveals the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands, found in Guam’s Ritidian Beach Cave. It confirms that early seafarers from the Philippines brought domesticated rice 3,500 years ago, suggesting intentional...
16 READY TO MEDAL IN TRACK & FIELD
GSPN
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June 26, 2025
A preview of Team Guam heading to Palau for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games June 29 – July 9 amongst 24 island nations By Jay Leon Guerrero The Guam Track and Field Association will be sending 16 athletes to Palau for the Pacific Mini Games. The Guam...
Marasigan wanted by feds pending sentencing for bingo fraud charges
The Guam Daily Post
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A federal warrant has been issued for a man pending sentencing for charges related to conducting bingo games under the guise of charity and making $34 million. On Wednesday District Court of Guam Magistrate Judge Michael Bordallo granted a...