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'Thinking outside the box': McDonald’s Guam, Saipan managers graduate from Hamburger University
Pacific Daily News
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It's a graduation like no other. Two longtime department managers from McDonald’s of Guam and Saipan, Aaron Palaming and Angelica Darlucio, graduated from McDonald's Hamburger University in Chicago. "It taught me the importance of thinking outside...
Royal Portrush’s Return to the British Open Rota Is a Tale of Perseverance
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 16, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The scene itself is enough to get your attention. With numerous views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged coastline, the course nestled within towering sandhills is visually stunning. A pretty backdrop does not make...
Open Championship 2025: With controversial internal OB, is this the hardest tee shot in the Open rota?
Australian Golf Digest
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July 15, 2025
[PHOTO: David Cannon] Ask any golfer and they will tell you the most nervous they get on a golf course is the first tee. The start of the adventure. Whether you’ve warmed up properly or not, the anticipation of what is ahead can be overwhelming....
Red flags at 8 Saipan sites
Marianas Variety
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THE Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of...
Business Briefs: Coast360 powers up Maite; AI training for Rota business owners
The Pacific Island Times
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July 15, 2025
Coast360 backs Maite's solar initiative The Municipality of Mongmong-Toto-Maite has partnered with Coast360 Federal Credit Union to help fund the installation of solar-powered streetlights across key areas in the village. Coast360 donated $5,000...
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands in 'very dire' condition: officials
The Bond Buyer - New York
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July 9, 2025
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold Palacios reportedly said in February he was optimistic about federal aid. The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is in "very dire" fiscal condition, its government told the...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 6: Heartbreak for Samoa as the Northern Mariana Islands Cling onto Semifinals Spot
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - There was a lot to play for at Stop 6 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania in Conference 2. With semi-finals quickly approaching, teams were desperate to get into the top two on the standings to secure a ticket. Women’s...
Pacific news in brief for 16 July
RNZ
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July 16, 2025
Tonga's Health Minister Dr ʻAna ʻAkauʻola said that the system has been fully restored. Photo: 123RF Tonga - attack Tonga's National Health Information System - hacked three weeks ago in a cyber attack - is now back in action. Health Minister Dr...
Best case scenario: Coral will be impacted by projected unprecedented acidification of waters around main Hawaiian islands
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 16, 2025
Ocean waters around the globe are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and other marine life. Acidification of waters around the main Hawaiian Islands is expected to follow suit; however, a new...
Saipan Ag Fair on July 26
Marianas Variety
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THE Saipan Agricultural Fair Association is delighted to announce that the 38th Annual Saipan Agricultural Fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 26, 2025. The entire community is invited to attend the fair to connect with local agriculture...
Swimming prodigy Aleksenko rakes up six golds for Northern Mariana Islands
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Isaiah Roger Aleksenko Photo: RNZ Pacific/Coco Lance Team Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) member Isaiah Aleksenko, 19, is leading the charge among Pacific swimmers at the Mini Games 2025. The swimming prodigy has emerged as a dominant force thus...
More Muscle Behind Base and Shelter Hardening Needed, Boozman Says
Defense Daily
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July 16, 2025
An airman with the 513th Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineers Squadron heavy construction pavement and equipment, uses a torch to reheat the asphalt at Tinian North Airfield on the island of Tinian on...
Rota SBDC to host exclusive AI training for small business owners
Marianas Variety
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(SBDC) — The Rota Small Business Development Center at Northern Marianas College is excited to announce an in-person training titled “Let AI Handle Your Day-to-Day Grind” on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the NMC Rota...
Advances in Mendelian Randomization Studies of Obesity Over the Past Decade: Uncovering Key Genetic Mechanisms
Dove Medical Press
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July 17, 2025
Introduction With rapid economic development in China, obesity has become a major public health concern, with more than half of adults classified as overweight or obese.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as excessive fat...
Health Check: Immuron shares bust out for a ‘run’ on strong Travelan sales
Stockhead
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July 17, 2025
Conveniently for shareholders, Immuron is hot to trot because of higher Travelan sales. Pic: Getty Images Immuron shares surge more than 30% on robust sales of the company’s traveller’s trots prophylactic Visionflex turns cash flow positive In...
New golf experience part of British Open
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations. On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug, a reminder of...
Immuron shares ‘run’ on Travelan sales
Townsville Bulletin
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July 17, 2025
Immuron shares surge more than 30% on robust sales of the company’s traveller’s trots prophylactic Visionflex turns cash flow positive In Tetra-theory, this one’s worth a lot more Wake up folks! It’s mid-July but there’s still only a trickle of...
British Open, golf’s oldest major, always new experience
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 17, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations. On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug, a reminder of...
The Open 2025: R&A chief confirms talks with Trump’s son over challenges for return to Turnberry
Golf Digest Middle East
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July 17, 2025
Future hosts of the Open Championship were a hot topic during Wednesday’s press conference at Royal Portrush, with new R&A CEO Mark Darbon addressing numerous options, from Trump Turnberry’s possible return to the feasibility of a groundbreaking...
Saipan Awaodori dancers head to Japan for 17th year of cultural exchange
Marianas Variety
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THE Saipan Awaodori dancers are set to depart for Japan on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, to once again join Awaodori performers in various cities, marking the team’s 17th year of participation in the country’s annual summer festivities. The young...