B-52 Tragedy: A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight aboard, including service members and Boeing/defense contractor employees; officials say it was supporting a radar modernization test mission and the cause remains under investigation. RIMPAC Prep in Guam: The Philippine Coast Guard wrapped joint training in Guam with U.S. Coast Guard crews around Apra Harbor ahead of its historic RIMPAC debut, including law-enforcement drills and small-boat operations. Local Schools: The Guam Education Board halted further public school closures for the rest of SY 26-27 and ordered more data gathering and community outreach before any future rightsizing decisions. Tropical Weather Watch: Invest 92W strengthened and is expected to pass near or through the Marianas late Thursday into Friday, with showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible locally heavy rain; a tropical storm is increasingly unlikely before passage. Food Assistance: Guam’s Summer EBT plan received federal approval, with $6.54M in benefits for 2026 and rollout details pending final preparations. Historic Preservation Fight: Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio told Prutehi Guåhan he won’t support the draft 2026 historic preservation deal in its current form, citing needed protections for Traditional Cultural Places and access planning. Court Update: A judge considered whether Korean victims in a GPO robbery case can testify by Zoom as part of motions that could affect separate trials. Veterans Cemetery Funding at Risk: A $15.4M federal grant for expanding the Guam Veterans Cemetery is in jeopardy amid a dispute over contract processing and a Sept. 30 obligation deadline.