Local Politics: Former GOP party chair Patrick Cepeda stepped down to run for CNMI House Precinct 1, saying the party is “stronger than ever” under new chair James Ada. Immigration & Citizenship Debate: A Ninth Circuit ruling in a Tacoma immigration case could mean thousands in Guam and the CNMI get bond hearings, while broader birthright citizenship fights continue in Congress and court. Community & Education: Northern Marianas College finished a Saipan Southern High School digital literacy program after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disruptions, with 9 students passing CompTIA certification. Sports & Culture Exchange: The NMI women’s football team heads to Cambodia for the LPK Cup, and Guam/Saipan karatekas made history at the Karate Dream Festival in Tokyo. Public Health & Youth Media: APES will host the CNMI video competition awards Aug. 14 in Saipan, challenging youth to promote substance-free choices. Disaster Recovery: PSS is asking lawmakers for budget flexibility after back-to-back typhoons reshaped education costs. Heritage & Service: Saipan’s Christine Torres Igisomar returned home as the highest-ranking Chamorro woman in Coast Guard history, now set to lead her alma mater as president. Food Security & Health: A cardiologist urged schools to reconnect students with ancestral foods to help tackle obesity and diabetes.