Health & Care in the Spotlight: Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris after years battling stiff-person syndrome, an incurable neurological disorder that causes stiffness and painful cramps, with a sell-out crowd and a message of hope for people living with rare conditions. Local Youth Learning & Culture: Ka Wai Ola reports Hawaiian youths abroad retraced 19th-century connections across the Pacific Northwest, using tuition-free courses to build leadership and education links that stretch beyond borders. Connectivity for Remote Health Services: Ingram Micro’s distribution deal with AirBridge Networks in New Zealand covers French Polynesia and the Pacific, aiming to support secure communications and business continuity for sectors including healthcare in hard-to-reach areas. Marine Life & Conservation Awareness: A French Polynesia seahorse photo by Julien Anton won top honors at the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards, highlighting how long searches and local naturalist knowledge can bring rare wildlife back into public view. Regional Policy Watch: Pacific Islands Forum leaders met in Palau, with discussions shaped by a complex strategic environment and preparations for upcoming regional climate and security priorities. Digital Safety Policy (Broader Context): Australia’s proposed “digital duty of care” would require platforms to let users switch off algorithm-driven feeds and add protections for children from harms tied to pornography, eating disorders, bullying and other serious mental health distress.