SNAP Security Upgrade: Pennsylvania plans to spend about $14M to issue new EMV chip EBT cards and update store terminals to cut skimming fraud that drains benefits fast. Deep-Sea Mining Push Meets Local Pushback: The Trump administration’s Marine Minerals Administration proposes a deep-sea mining lease sale in federal waters off American Samoa, but church and community groups are publicly opposing it, including a “Stand with the Moana” shoreline demonstration and a Congregational Christian Church resolution urging a precautionary, science-led approach. Airport Incident Update (Fitiuta): Port Administration American Samoa says the NTSB has released the aircraft from its investigative hold after a runway excursion at Fitiuta Airport; the runway is open, recovery is underway, and further onsite investigation continues. Connectivity & Governance: Gov. Pulaali’i appoints Molitogi Lemana to the ASTCA Board, citing support for digital access and classroom technology. STEM in Action: American Samoa NOAA Hollings and EPP/MSI scholars presented research in Washington, D.C., including work on ciguatera and coral reef monitoring with ROVs and photogrammetry. Moana, Tech, and Access: An Emmy-winning costume designer highlights how Pacific culture shaped Disney’s Moana live-action, while a separate report notes rural island audiences still struggle to find theaters showing the film. Infrastructure Funding: DPW received a $19.3M BUILD grant to rebuild and modernize Route 001 between Leone and Nu’uuli. Time Change Watch: Daylight saving time is set to end Nov. 1 unless Congress passes a bill to make it permanent.