Typhoon recovery, community by community: Tinian’s Gene’s Barber & Beauty Shop has reopened after Super Typhoon Bavi, with owners saying damage was lighter than Sinlaku and the shop is back to serving both men and women. Disaster aid on the ground: On Saipan, donated durable medical equipment is being distributed by FODAC at the former Kanoa Hotel, with CNMI agencies and partners coordinating needs for people with disabilities, older adults, and residents reliant on life-sustaining devices; deliveries to Tinian and Rota are in the works. Resource access for survivors: The American Red Cross is setting up disaster recovery resource centers across Rota, Tinian, and Saipan so residents can meet caseworkers and apply for financial assistance. Local education bounce-back: USACE is building 18 modular classrooms and two restrooms at Northern Marianas College to restore learning after storm damage. Citizenship debate heats up: CNMI leaders are pushing back hard against a federal bill that would end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in U.S. territories starting in 2027, warning it could undermine the Covenant and leave families in legal limbo. Sports & culture life: The Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s scholarship golf tournament is getting major local support, with AP Group, Joeten Motors, and Triple J Motors sponsoring hole-in-one prizes. Regional travel talk: Guam and CNMI leaders are advancing a Guam-CNMI visa waiver working group aimed at expanding access for Philippine visitors. Sports spotlight: International badminton continues in Saipan, with new winners emerging at the Crowne Plaza Saipan International.