Health & Accountability: US HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing fresh calls for a criminal probe after newly published letters appear to contradict his Senate claims that a 2019 Samoa trip “had nothing to do with vaccines,” as the US battles its worst measles outbreak in decades. Public Health in the Pacific: In New Zealand, clinicians and immunisation leaders are urging free flu shots for under-fives after hospitalisations surge, with Māori and Pasifika children hit hardest. Education & Skills: Five Samoans have been selected for 2026 JICA SDGs scholarships to study in Japan, including environmental science and public policy tracks aimed at building future leadership back home. Local Tech & Finance: ZMO launched a crypto exchange and stock futures platform built around “1-click” trading, pitching simplified access plus AI-led automated strategies. Community Tech & Culture: A Samoan band Tiama’a is pushing back against AI remakes of its music, saying unauthorized versions miss Samoan language and cultural intent. Science & Environment: Fiji is researching two biological control agents to curb the invasive African tulip tree, with containment and safety checks underway. Science for Resilience: A flood-risk project in Aotearoa is blending advanced modelling with mātauranga Māori to map not just damage, but cultural loss.