Tourism Tech: Skyscanner launched a “Paradise Guide” quiz that matches beach choices to your budget, vibe (quiet, lively, family-friendly, adventurous), and amenities like loungers, lifeguards, water sports, and food. Aruba Youth & Policing: Aruba Police Chief Commissioner Ramon Arnhem hosted criminologist Dr. Henk Ferwerda for training on recognizing and responding to youth crime, stressing it’s also a social issue and needs a prevention-plus-enforcement balance. Education & Research: Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) and the University of Aruba signed a strategic agreement to strengthen the University’s Small Island Studies program, with a focus on innovation, resilience, digital transformation, and sustainable development. Local Knowledge & Libraries: Dominique Lopez donated her Maastricht University thesis, “Shadows in Paradise,” to Aruba’s National Library, adding research on social factors behind juvenile delinquency to the national collection. Connectivity Business: TalkTalk Business and Aruba partner ARO announced a merger aimed at creating the UK’s largest independent connectivity and managed tech services provider, pending regulatory approval. AI Infrastructure: OpenAI plans a major U.S. AI data center lease backed by Nvidia financing, built on an Ohio site and designed to run on Nvidia chips. Environment & Policy: The U.S. proposed reopening 44 million acres of roadless forest for logging and road building, citing wildfire-risk management needs.