- Fiji Brings Back Miss Pacific Islands Pageant With a Focus on Online Safety
Fiji welcomes the 37th Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, turning the spotlight toward Pacific youth and urgent online-safety issues. As contestants showcase culture and creativity, leaders call for practical action against cyberbullying, misinformation, and online threats. A celebration of heritage and resilience, this event signals a united Pacific ready to shape a safer digital future.
- Wonderland of Ice: Bridgeport rink fuels Team USA’s Olympic dreams
Bridgeport’s Wonderland of Ice might be a modest rink, but it’s been a springboard for four Team USA Olympians—Tage Thompson, Aerin Frankel, and Kristen Santos-Griswold—plus former Olympian Chris Drury, who now helps guide the men’s team. This is a story of lifelong training, family memories, and a community that rallies around hometown heroes on the world stage.
- Fiji Debates Menstrual Leave as a Separate Workplace Benefit
Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to treat menstruation as a separate leave entitlement, not just sick days. Advocates say it acknowledges biology and could ease fatigue and health challenges for workers, while opponents fear it could complicate hiring and raise costs for employers. The debate spotlights broader questions about workplace fairness and women’s rights.
- ULA’s Vulcan Lift-Off Sets Stage for Advanced Space Surveillance
A Vulcan rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral for the USSF-87 mission, even as an early observation on one motor prompted review. The satellites are designed to bolster geosynchronous-space surveillance and strengthen orbital awareness.
- Max Muncy Signs Dodgers Extension Through 2027 With 2028 Option
Max Muncy will remain in Dodger blue for at least two more seasons, keeping a veteran bat and clubhouse leader in L.A. As he pursues more milestones and helps drive another championship push, the extension signals big plans for the Dodgers’ future.
