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  This ‘Survivor’ Black Widow Will Make Her Reality TV Return on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’
Friend or foe or flirt, Parvati Shallow is a household name with her killer strategy and fun gameplay on Survivor. Now, Shallow is returning with the same venomous and flirtatious bite for Deal or No Deal Island. The "Black Widow" of Survivor is...
    
  ‘Survivor’ Alum Slams Jeff Probst For ‘Bias’ Against Women
Survivor was a game-changer for reality television when it premiered on CBS in 2000. The show dropped a handful of contestants on an island to see who could survive the longest. Richard Hatch famously won the first season. Season 49 of the show...
    
  OSU professor who consulted for ‘Moana 2’ talks cultural representation, details to look for in the movie
Disney’s “Moana 2” — which picks up on the adventures of the titular character three years after the first film — is still in theaters for Oregonians flocking to the movies over winter break. The movie draws heavily from the history and culture of...
    
  Guam Territorial Band shares Christmas spirit through music
With Christmas hats on and instruments ready, the Guam Territorial Band delivered a special holiday performance Sunday afternoon at Micronesia Mall, playing a variety of holiday tunes to entertain shoppers getting into the Christmas spirit. This...
    
  Creating art unites local artists from all walks of life
What does an attorney, educator, and an oral health practitioner have in common? Their works of art were all featured in an exhibit that showcased the talents of 30 local artists from all walks of life. Over 100 pieces of diverse and original...
    
  The 28 Best Holiday and Christmas Movies on Netflix Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The holiday season seems to start around June these days, and Christmas movies have become a cozy preoccupation through much of the year. Though there’s still a bit of variety in seasonal fare,...
    
  Master navigators promote unified Micronesia
Three master navigators — traditional seafarers who can still sail from one island to another without modern instruments — put out a call to action on Wednesday at the Guam Museum. Grand Master Navigators Ali Haleyalur from the College of...
    
  PATA Micronesia shares successful forays into alternative tourism
Members of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Micronesia Chapter, shared tourism successes from pre-COVID times during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday at the Guam Community College’s multipurpose auditorium. Guam is hosting the weeklong,...
    
  Mason City Chamber hosts community session welcoming Micronesians to north Iowa
The day's local, regional and national news, detailed events and late-breaking stories are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with the latest sports, weather updates including the extended forecast. (ABC 6 News) — In recent years, Mason City...
    
  Coral Expeditions – Raja Ampat, Palau and Micronesia Review
We recently set sail on Coral Expeditions’ remarkable 17-day voyage through the remote regions of West Papua, Palau and Micronesia aboard the luxurious Coral Geographer vessel. This trip was not a typical cruise – it was an immersive experience...
    
  Guam’s Premier Shopping Destinations: Micronesia Mall and Guam Premier Outlets
For shoppers looking for a vibrant and diverse retail experience, Guam stands out with two of its most notable shopping destinations: Micronesia Mall and Guam Premier Outlets. Micronesia Mall, touted as Guam’s biggest and most exciting duty-free...
    
  Guam Symphony Society to hold Christmas concert on Dec. 8 at Micronesia Mall
Guam Symphony Society will hold its Annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 8 at Micronesia Mall, an event which promises to bring the magic of Christmas to life, featuring a variety of classical and holiday-themed music that will fill the air with joy...
On sports diplomacy in the Pacific
By Sam Risdon* Fans make their way into Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland ahead of Tonga's victory over New Zealand in the Pacific Championship. Photo: Ileini Taloa As eager global audiences tune in to watch the latest and shiniest sporting event, it...
    
  OBRA's 'Guaiya Guåhan' art exhibit from Dec. 1 to 15 at Micronesia Mall
More than 100 pieces of work from 30 OBRA artists of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds will come together once again to showcase an ode to their beloved home Guåhan at the “Guaiya Guåhan” art exhibit. The art exhibit opens at 1 p.m. on Dec....
    
  What Is Racial Imposter Syndrome and How Is It Impacting Micronesians’ Mental Health?
Angela Edward Angela Edward is a Micronesian American womxn, storyteller, and change-agent of the diaspora who has over a decade of experience working with marginalized communities in mental health and advocacy. The views expressed in this...
    
  Saving ancient knowledge: Steve Thomas chronicles life on a remote south Pacific island
Steve Thomas releases an updated edition of "The Last Navigator," preserving Satawal's cultural legacy of its islanders and ocean navigation. ST. GEORGE, Maine — Its been more than 40 years since Steve Thomas first visited the Pacific island of...
    
  TakeCare to host health fairs on Nov. 9, 30 at Micronesia Mall
TakeCare will be hosting health fairs on Nov. 9 and 30 at Micronesia Mall. Free and open to the public, the Saturday health fairs will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Micronesia Mall’s center court, entrance to concourse 3, next to Foot Locker....
    
  Parvati Shallow Rips Jeremy Collins for Saying She Has ‘1.5 Survivor Wins’
Don’t try to tell Parvati Shallow that she has anything less than two legit Survivor wins on her résumé. Jeremy Collins, a Survivor winner himself, did just that when he insisted that Survivor Australia vs. the World counted as half a win. “A...
    
  How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Club Brugge: free streams, preview for UCL 2025/26 game
Bayern Munich welcome Club Brugge to the Allianz Arena this Wednesday night as they look to maintain their exemplary record across all competitions. Eleven games have now passed since the start of Die Roten's season, and they are yet to drop a...