- Is Pelosi Ready to Retire? A New Era for Democrats
After a nearly five-decade career at the heart of the Democratic Party, Nancy Pelosi is reportedly weighing retirement. Her potential exit could signal a historic shift in leadership and mark the dawn of a new chapter for Congress.
- Guam Sees FSM Independence as a Model, Urges Pacific Unity
Guam’s governor stirs the dialogue on self-determination, praising FSM’s independence while outlining the Pacific’s push for a stronger regional voice. The conversation spotlights shared resources, cultural ties, and the broader challenges and opportunities facing Micronesia as its communities explore a united future.
- OpenAI inks landmark $38B AWS deal, breaks from Microsoft exclusivity
OpenAI forges a major cloud alliance with AWS, signaling a shift away from its Microsoft-exclusive ties. The deal unlocks vast GPU capacity and a broader partner network, hinting at a rapidly evolving AI infrastructure landscape and what the next wave of breakthroughs might look like.
- Cook Islands’ New SBMA Chief Promises Public Engagement on Seabed Minerals
Meet the new head of the Seabed Minerals Authority, pledging greater transparency and active public engagement as the Cook Islands advances its seabed exploration. She stresses accountability, welcomes environmental input, and notes that, for now, the focus is on research—not mining. A drive for open dialogue aims to balance opportunity with environmental care, keeping communities in the loop.
- Hermosillo Waldo’s Fire: At Least 23 Dead, Investigation Underway
Tragedy strikes Hermosillo as a deadly fire engulfs a local store, leaving many dead and several injured. Authorities say the cause is still under investigation, and the community mourns during Day of the Dead as a thorough inquiry unfolds.