Cash App Accountability: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill announced a $45M multistate settlement with Block over claims Cash App misled users about safety and fraud protection, with scammers allegedly exploiting weak identity checks and limited phone support. Local Governance & Compliance: American Samoa DOH warned businesses that operating without a valid license can lead to enforcement actions, including no inspections for renewals or permits until licensing is current. Infrastructure & Connectivity: ASTCA-backed telecom upgrade: DXN won an AU$1M contract to design, build, deliver and commission a Cable Landing Station for the La Vasa subsea fiber link, targeting operations by Q3 2026. Public Safety & Consumer Protection: A coalition of 49 attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen rules that cut scammers off from legitimate phone numbers, saying robocall fraud costs Americans nearly $2B annually. Food Costs Watch: American Samoa’s Basic Food Index rose 0.3%, led by higher fish prices (+7.9%) while eggs, sugar, taro and chicken fell. Regional Security & Investment: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula called for U.S. investment to keep American Samoa “future ready,” citing threats like illegal fishing, narco-terrorism, and critical minerals competition. Health Research: DNDi and Serum Institute of India are preparing phase 3 trials for a dengue antibody treatment in endemic countries. Industry Funding: DOT BUILD grants totaled about $1.74B nationwide, with projects including in American Samoa and most funding going to roads and bridges. Community & Youth: Congresswoman Amata highlighted American Samoa’s first FCCLA national scholarship winner, Lucas “Hoss” Foster, and the territory’s youth employment program work with the Department of Agriculture.