Typhoon Dolphin: The storm has surged to Category 4 near Wake Island, with winds easing slightly to about 140 mph after explosive rapid intensification; it’s not expected to directly hit Marianas or Micronesia, but forecasters warn of a west-to-southwest monsoon surge, rising seas (8–12 feet) and possible Small Craft Advisories, with another disturbance (Invest 94W) adding to winds and swells. Disaster Relief in Rota: After Super Typhoon Bavi, Be Heartfelt is sending 2,400 hygiene kits to Rota for children and families, with Heart to Heart International funding and Ayuda Foundation handling receiving and logistics. Micronesia Telecom Boom: Internet access in the Federated States of Micronesia has jumped about 20-fold and broadband costs have fallen sharply since the end of the government telecom monopoly, following World Bank-backed market liberalization and new undersea fiber links. Pacific Security Debate: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare in Solomon Islands says a planned U.S. shiprider agreement would “sell” sovereignty by giving a foreign navy legal authority in local waters, urging release of the full text before signature. Pacific Aid Shift: Australia has overtaken China as the Pacific’s top lender and infrastructure investor, according to the Lowy Institute’s Pacific Aid Map, while China’s approach is described as shifting toward smaller, highly visible grants and donations. Remembering Sesario Sewralur: Grandmaster Navigator Sesario Sewralur of Yap has died, prompting tributes for his role as a custodian of traditional Micronesian wayfinding.