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RECENTLY, a local news article described the alleged mistreatment of a person with a disability by individuals in positions of authority. While the situation is still under investigation, the reaction across our community has been one of anger, heartbreak, and disbelief. And honestly, it should be.

The United States relies heavily on other countries — especially China — for rare minerals used in defense and high-tech industries. Mining closer to home, supporters argue, could reduce that dependence and strengthen national security.

SUPPORTERS of deep-sea mining in the Northern Mariana Islands believe it could help the United States become more secure, energy-efficient, and technologically advanced.

IMAGINE yourself as a tiny baby boy coming into this world with severe complications from a premature birth, where survival is uncertain and death is a real possibility.

AS the U.S. government explores deep-sea mining near the Mariana Trench to secure critical minerals needed for technological advancement, a growing coalition of scientists, environmental advocates, and Pacific Island leaders is urging caution. Their message is clear: the risks may far outweigh the …

THE Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands stands at a critical crossroads. With the tourism industry dwindling and government budgets facing significant deficits, many are searching for a “light at the end of the tunnel.”