Deep-Sea Mining Legal Fight: An American Samoa environmental group, Fa’asao Amerika Samoa, joined with the Conservation Council for Hawaii in suing the U.S. government over deep-sea mining plans, challenging NMFS’s claim that leasing won’t likely harm threatened or endangered species ahead of a Nov. 19 lease sale. Local Energy Infrastructure: The American Samoa Port Administration is pushing ahead with a major Pago Pago International Airport solar and battery storage project (about 25 MW solar plus 20 MW/80 MWh storage), targeting full operation by end of 2027 under a public-private partnership. Business & Aviation Concerns: The American Samoa Chamber of Commerce says it wants answers on prior site contamination, plus confirmation of FAA review and glint/glare analysis before construction proceeds. Critical Minerals Mapping: Deep Sea Minerals Corp. says NOAA has started another mapping expedition near American Samoa to fill gaps in seafloor mapping, following earlier ROV and mapping work completed Sept. 17. Shipping/Logistics Update: USPS extended delivery expectations for packages to and from American Samoa under Ground Advantage and Priority Mail, citing longer travel distances and more surface transport. Policy/Timekeeping: Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026, but American Samoa stays on standard time year-round. Telecom Governance: The U.S. House approved a bill to establish the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority by statute, formalizing regulation and procurement authority. AI Health Tool Launch: YD Bio and EG BioMed launched an AI-based online cancer risk assessment in English and Chinese, covering ten cancer types with a short self-reported questionnaire.