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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...
The nightmare of the USS Indianapolis crew
AS
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July 17, 2025
On July 16, 1945, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis departed from San Francisco on a secret mission that would ultimately help decide the war. Its destination was Tinian Island in the Marianas, where it was to deliver components of the atomic...
12K personnel, 400 aircraft in US-led exercise across Guam, Pacific
Pacific Daily News
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Every few minutes at Andersen Air Force base, fighter jets, cargo aircraft and aerial refueling tankers are taxiing down the busy airfield and launching into the skies. While aloft, they train with some 400 aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and a...
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...
Man caught doing 107 MPH on A483
Wrexham.com
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Wrexham.com > News Posted: Thu 17th Jul 2025 Local police have said the Rota 1 team have stopped someone who they clocked doing 107MPH on the A483 earlier today. With a picture of their traffic offence pad, they said, “Rota 1 Officers in 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...
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...
How hosting the Open dramatically changed Ireland’s world image
Golf Digest Middle East
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July 17, 2025
Wilma Erskine gazed around Royal Portrush as Shane Lowry, who grew up across the border in the Republic of Ireland, hoisted the claret jug at the first Open Championship played in Northern Ireland in 68 years. The 2019 Open trophy presentation...
Gas storage can’t keep up with production boom
E&E News
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July 17, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas — From the surface, the Spindletop salt dome in East Texas looks like a shadow of its former glory. The marshy area started Texas’ oil boom in 1901, when a gusher spewed 800,000 barrels of crude over nine days. Now, while the...
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...
General Hospital Spoilers: Brennan’s Cryptic Comment – Is The Courier Being Sent To Dalton, Britt?
Celebrating The Soaps
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July 17, 2025
General Hospital (GH) spoilers suggest the Monday, July 14 episode offered some explosive moments, but also a ton of information to digest for fans, where the Professor Henry “Hank” Dalton (Daniel Goddard) storyline is concerned. One interesting...
King Charles' Funeral Plans Leak, Palace Tries to Contain “Spill” With "Censorship Operation”
Cosmopolitan
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July 17, 2025
King Charles' funeral plans were recently leaked by The Telegraph in an article titled "Prince Harry and Meghan at heart of King’s funeral plans," and apparently it caused total panic at the palace. The Daily Beast reports that there was a "huge...
Rosen takes command of key Navy overseas region spanning three combatant commands
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Rear Adm. Brad Rosen, left, took command of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central July 17, 2025 in Naples, Italy, relieving Rear Adm. Brad Collins, who will next command Navy Region Hawaii at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy) NAPLES, Italy...
‘GH’ Early Week Spoilers July 21-25: Drew’s Twist, Marco’s Fate, Liesl & Rocco Bond
Celebrating The Soaps
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July 17, 2025
General Hospital spoilers for the week of July 21 reveal there will be some shockers and bombshells. Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) seemingly has the upper hand on a lot of people, but for how long? Can Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) be saved? Plus,...
All-Ireland Hurling Final traffic management plans
Beat 102 103
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A traffic management plan has been announced for Cork and Tipperary fans heading to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Hurling Final. Tens of thousands of Cork and Tipperary supporters will travel to the game on Sunday, with most using the M8, M7 and...
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...