Typhoon & Maritime Watch: Tropical Storm Dolphin surged to Category 4 strength near Wake Island, with forecasters warning of dangerous seas and winds across Micronesia and the Marianas even if islands aren’t directly hit. Disaster Relief in the CNMI: Be Heartfelt is sending 2,400 hygiene kits to Rota as recovery from Super Typhoon Bavi continues, with logistics support from Ayuda Foundation and transport by Pacific Unlimited Trucking. Rota Food Aid: The CNMI Salvation Army delivered eight pallets of canned goods to Rota and is planning more distributions for Saipan and assessing needs for Tinian. Local Governance & Identity: Nauru officially changed its name to “Naoero,” saying it followed “thoughtful deliberation” and bypassed a referendum. Education: UOG’s School of Education will launch two new degree pathways in August to expand education careers across Guam, Micronesia, and the Pacific. Culture & Language: A Marshallese Bible translation was celebrated in full, marking a major milestone for reading Scripture in the local language. Internet Access: In FSM, internet access jumped about 20-fold and broadband costs fell after the end of a government telecom monopoly. Pacific Policy: Australia has overtaken China as the Pacific’s biggest lender and infrastructure investor, according to the Lowy Institute’s Pacific Aid Map.