AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Minerals & NOAA Mapping: NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer is mapping American Samoa’s seafloor as the U.S. moves toward a Nov. 19, 2026 seabed lease auction, while a lawsuit challenges the planned mineral rights sale. Meta Settlement for Youth Safety: American Samoa will receive $1.1 million from a $17.1 billion multistate Meta deal, with Meta required to add major Instagram/Facebook safeguards for children, including daily time limits and nighttime blocks. NOAA Ocean Exploration (Public Data): NOAA also announced deep-sea expeditions around American Samoa to collect seafloor habitat and sensor data, with live-streamed ROV dives and datasets headed to public repositories. Biotech Business Update: YD Bio Limited reported unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, highlighting revenue growth and a shift toward profitability. Pacific Ports & Security: The U.S. and New Zealand backed a $60 million port project on a former WWII base in the Cook Islands, signaling broader Pacific infrastructure and strategic competition. DST Watch: With fall approaching, the U.S. may still keep the Nov. 1, 2026 “clocks fall back” change unless Congress passes a permanent end to daylight saving time.
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