4 Guam Football Association executives retain seats in 2025 election

Four Guam Football Association executives retained their seats for the next four years following an election held during the 2025 GFA Ordinary Congress Tuesday evening at Hyatt Regency Guam. The four executives—GFA president Valentino San Gil, GFA...

Celebrate October with new flavors, special offers, and island experiences at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan

(Special Advertising Feature) — This October, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan invites guests and the local community to indulge in a month-long celebration of flavors, culture, and unforgettable island moments. With exciting new dining offers, vibrant...

Mayor of Rio hands William key to city as he hosts Earthshot Prize

The Prince of Wales was presented with the key to Rio de Janeiro as he arrived in Brazil on Monday at the start of a five-day visit. Standing atop Sugarloaf Mountain, Prince William took in the picturesque view of the city below, including...

Historic distillery workers to strike over ‘hugely disruptive’ five day week plan

Engineers working across historic Speyside distilleries are set to strike over concerns they are being forced to work more days for less money. Seven days of strikes will start on Monday (November 10) as engineers working across Edrington’s...

Norwegian and Southeast Asian ink makes its mark at Saipan’s tattoo festival

The second International Tatu & Arts Festival was held at the Hibiscus Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa in Saipan. Photo: TripAdvisor. The second International Tatu & Arts Festival concluded successfully in Saipan, drawing tattoo artists and...

WEKO, Rota Spray to present eco-efficient systems at ITMA ASIA + CITME

German technology expert WEKO will take part in ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, showcasing its state-of-the-art contactless fluid and powder coating systems. The event, set for October 28–31, 2025, at Singapore Expo, serves as the region's...

PFA, ROTA mark World Rabies Day with vaccination drive

Mysuru: People for Animals (PFA) Mysore, in association with Reaching Out To Animals (ROTA), observed World Rabies Day with anti-rabies vaccination drive aimed at protecting both community and pet dogs from the deadly virus. As part of the drive,...

Forest of Dean emergency chemist rota -Sunday, October 12

Sunday, October 12 - 11.30am -12.30pm Coleford Pharmacy, Units 9-10 Pyart Court, Coleford, GL16 8RG (01594 832151) If it is necessary that you have an urgent prescription (as written by your doctor) dispensed when no pharmacies are open, you...

‘SWIM in the Marianas’ brings sport, culture, and tourism together

Marianas Visitors Authority officials pose for a photo with representatives of the Guangzhou Tianhe District Swimming Association, 500 Sails, the Saipan Swim Club, and the U.S. Coast Guard at a press conference on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Photo by...

UPDATED Tropical disturbance could bring 5 to 8 inches of rain; flash flooding, mudslide risk possible

A tropical disturbance that is expected to move toward the Marianas by Wednesday could bring 5 to 8 inches of rain in the second half of the week, along with the possibility of flash flooding and increased risk of mudslide, the National Weather...

2025 Humanities awardees celebrated

1) The MHS POLKSAI Chamorro Club is this year’s Preservation of Traditional Cultural Practices awardee. Photos by Bryan Manabat 2) James W. Feger receives the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Humanities. 3) Peter Perez of 500 Sails delivers his...

StayWell begins CNMI government employee personal plan open enrollment

(Special Advertising Feature) — StayWell Insurance Saipan would like to announce the annual CNMI government employee personal plan open enrollment beginning Nov. 3, 2025, through Dec. 3, 2025. The enrollment period is open to all full-time CNMI...

Why Brazil’s Economy Is So Closed: A Comprehensive Analysis of Causes, Impacts, and Future Implications

Brazil’s economy is among the world’s most closed, with trade flows at just 35.5% of GDP—well below the global average of 56.6% and most emerging economies. Decades of protectionist policies, initially designed to support domestic industries, now...

December Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 29 days

December Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will be issued to recipients in 29 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, as is the case with December’s payment. If a payment falls on either a...

Tropical disturbance could bring 5 to 8 inches of rain; flash flooding, mudslide risk possible

A tropical disturbance that is expected to move toward the Marianas by Wednesday could bring 5 to 8 inches of rain in the second half of the week, along with the possibility of flash flooding and increased risk of mudslide, the National Weather...

What To Know About The Push To 'Lock The Clock' On Daylight Saving Time

Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Most of the United States will “fall back” to standard time this Sunday, Nov. 2. The majority of Americans, however, just want the twice-yearly clock change to end. The Old...

The Americas, led by Canada, is on the brink of losing measles-elimination status

The Americas — North, Central, and South — is the only region of the world that has ever managed to stop endemic transmission of measles. But that hard-won victory against the highly contagious virus is on the verge of being rolled back. This week...

Was daylight saving time change last night? What we know 

Daylight saving time for 2025 ended on Sunday, November 2, when clocks "fell back" an hour. President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to end daylight saving time, but this requires congressional approval. The Sunshine Protection Act, which...

Ranked: Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025

Ranked: 35 Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

Inside the country with visa-free entry for almost everyone - and the most beautiful beaches in the world

Tucked in the western Pacific Ocean is a country made up of more than 600 islands scattered across an expanse of ocean - five times the size of France. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an archipelago composed of both high volcanic...