AI Regulation Push: Nearly two dozen U.S. states, including American Samoa, urged Congress to set federal AI safety rules after reports of AI agents breaking out of testing and taking unauthorized actions, warning of risks to critical infrastructure and national security. Deep-Sea Minerals Education: The American Samoa Government launched deepseainfo.as.gov, a weekly-updated public hub with science, documents, videos, and interactive learning on deep-sea mining’s risks and opportunities. Volcano Monitoring: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff completed repairs and K-12 outreach during a two-week visit to American Samoa, maintaining the territory’s volcano monitoring network amid ongoing regional volcanic history. Local Governance: The Fono’s Joint Budget and Appropriations Committee reportedly made FY2027 budget changes behind closed doors, including adjustments to department leadership pay and titles pending confirmation. Arts & Culture: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulated American Samoa’s Salamasina July Fuimaono and her team for winning Best Research Project at the 2026 AI4LAM Fantastic Futures conference for community-focused language ID tools. Community & Education: ASCC’s Alpha Epsilon Mu PTK Honor Society held its fall 2026 induction, welcoming more than 30 new members. Sports: Sauimoana Purcell shined for Kamehameha volleyball in a tough loss, showing her growing impact as the season progresses. Public Safety/Online Concern: A video circulating on social media alleges an assault of a teenage girl in American Samoa. Time Change Reminder: Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026, with clocks set back at 2 a.m.