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SIS extends win streak to four after beating DMS
Saipan International School's Jewel Whang sets up the play during a girls middle school division game of the PSS-NMIFA Interscholastic Soccer League SY25-26 at the NMI Soccer Training Center in Koblerville. NMIFA photoBy James Sablan [email...
How to get certified for scuba diving on Guam
The island of Guam is unique for its cultural, historical, and ecological features. Located in the Pacific Ocean and neighboring the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam is famous for its warm, crystal-clear, waters which are perfect for an array of...
What to know about falling back, how to prepare for the time change
The big day is coming. Fluff your pillows, grab your weighted blanket and find your favorite spot in the bed and groove into it. We're about to fall back and you can get that extra hour of sleep you've been wanting. And for those who use the extra...
Is it still daylight saving time? When the clocks change this fall
Correction & clarification: A prior version of this story misstated the origin of the U.S. law on daylight saving time. The sun is setting earlier and the nights are getting colder — a sign that the clocks are about to fall back an hour for the...
Two centuries after Fort Colvile’s founding, descendants and historians reclaim its story
CHEWELAH — In the 1990s, writer/historian Jack Nisbet took part in a Forest Service walk from Chewelah to Kettle Falls, where participants discussed the history of the area’s tribal people – and highlighted the cultural and spiritual importance of...
Explained: 5 work visas of America
The United States remains one of the most sought-after destinations for professionals, students, and investors worldwide. Its dynamic economy, cutting-edge research institutions, and cultural diversity continue to attract global talent. Yet,...
Tribute to Tuskegee Airman, professor Wally Higgins unveiled in Alfred
A new highway sign in Alfred Station, New York, honors World War II veteran Wallace "Wally" Higgins. Higgins trained with the Tuskegee Airmen and later served in Saipan and Okinawa. After the war, he became an associate professor at Alfred...
Daylight saving time ends in a few weeks. Here's when we change clocks
Although the Senate passed a bill to make DST permanent, it stalled in the House. DST was initially implemented during World War I to conserve energy. Now that October has begun and the days continue to get shorter, the semi-annual time change is...
Daylight Saving Time: Will it exist in N.Y. in 2026?
Each spring, clocks “spring forward” one hour to start Daylight Saving Time, giving New Yorkers an extra hour of sunlight each day before sunset. The reverse happens each fall. We “fall back,’' by setting our clocks one hour back, bringing...
USPS: Territories must prepay customs duties on certain shipments
EFFECTIVE Sept. 29, 2025, U.S. territories — including Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands — must prepay customs duties on certain items shipped to the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto...
The World’s Largest Air Forces By Number Of Bases
Air bases are far more than runways: they are the logistical keystones of air power. The number, type, and geographic spread of an air force’s bases directly shapes how quickly it can surge aircraft, sustain operations, and respond across time...
Budget woes
Not a rosy picture THE House version of the FY 2026 budget bill — a more realistic take on the administration’s original proposal — is still pending in the Senate. Senators are expected to offer amendments or even draft their own version, which is...
November Social Security direct payments worth $967 go out in 19 days
November Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will be issued to recipients in 19 days. While most SSI payments are issued on the first of every month, November payments will be issued the day before November starts, since Nov....
From Maine to the Marianas, Americans Will Cry: “No Kings!”
Activism / October 17, 2025 Millions will take to the streets this Saturday to remind Donald Trump that we don’t have monarchs in this country. Ad Policy Demonstrators march down Pennsylvania Avenue during the final leg of the We Are America...
Pueblo No Kings protest may be 'one of the largest' in…
Two Pueblo organizations are participating in a national "No Kings" protest against perceived authoritarianism. Protesters will also address rising healthcare costs, potential Medicare cuts, and immigration policies. The event aims to encourage...
When do we set the clocks back for daylight saving time change 2025?
It's getting dark around 6 p.m., the temperatures are crisper and the leaves are turning — signs that we are about to fall back. Here's what to know about the end of daylight saving time 2025. Many countries around the world and most of the U.S....
Biden’s Final Numbers
Summary The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s our rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency: Inflation roared back, shrinking the value of workers’ paychecks. Consumer prices rose 21.5%. Gasoline...
Referendum voting compromise proposed
Sen. William Parkinson is proposing a compromise that could break years of deadlock over who gets to vote on Guam's political future, offering a path to put the question before voters in next year's election. The idea: Set eligibility based on...
Is daylight saving time this weekend? When to change the clocks
The sunsets are noticeably earlier, nearing 6 p.m. in Rhode Island, and the sunrise is almost at 7 a.m. As we slip further and further into the darkest time of the year, you might be wondering when it's time to change the clocks for daylight...
Is it still daylight saving time 2025? When do the clocks change
The sun is setting earlier and chilly sweater weather has arrived — a sign that clocks are about to fall back an hour for the 2025 time change. Here's when and what to know about the end of daylight saving time. Many countries around the world and...