Climate & Research Under Pressure: A U.S. climate research chapter for judges’ guidance was pulled, as critics say the Trump administration is “trying to bury the science,” despite record Arctic heat and fast-warming impacts. Youth Leadership in Aruba: Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters told youth leaders that real leadership is about communication, responsibility, and values—not just authority. Local Research Finds a Home: Dominique Lopez donated her thesis on social factors behind juvenile delinquency in Aruba to the National Library, to be preserved in physical and digital collections. Connectivity for AI-Driven Enterprises: Celona is expanding beyond private 5G with Orion, adding Wi‑Fi 7 and satellite/public network support plus agentic AI orchestration. Aruba’s Underwater Heritage Gets a Boost: MANA and partners begin a new coastal survey expedition with Inkfish LLC to document and protect Aruba’s underwater cultural heritage. Cybersecurity Milestone: ITP Caribbean earned ISO 27001 certification, signaling stronger information security management. Dutch Caribbean Archives: The Netherlands will consider Curaçao’s request to return colonial-era archives, with an independent commission to set criteria and review cases first. Hottest Month Update: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the planet’s hottest July on record, according to NOAA and other climate services.