Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
Read full article: Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the AtlanticPriscilla has lost hurricane strength as it churns off Mexico's western Pacific coast ever closer to the Baja California peninsula.
Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the Atlantic
Read full article: Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the AtlanticThe U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean.
Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern Mexico
Read full article: Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern MexicoHurricane Priscilla was strengthening late Sunday in the Pacific Ocean with heavy rain and gusty winds threatening coastal areas of southwest Mexico.
Hurricane Gabrielle spins toward the Azores in the Atlantic as Hurricane Narda moves off Mexico
Read full article: Hurricane Gabrielle spins toward the Azores in the Atlantic as Hurricane Narda moves off MexicoHurricane Gabrielle is churning across open Atlantic waters toward the Azore Islands as forecasters warn residents of the archipelago to be on guard for a possible strike later in the week.
Venezuelans in 'reverse migration' pushed to new perils in effort to return home
Read full article: Venezuelans in 'reverse migration' pushed to new perils in effort to return homeVenezuelan migrants are attempting a "reverse migration" back to South America after facing challenges in the U.S. Thousands have returned since immigration policies tightened under President Trump.
Fans bid farewell to beloved California octopus Ghost as she cares for eggs in final stage of life
Read full article: Fans bid farewell to beloved California octopus Ghost as she cares for eggs in final stage of lifeA dying octopus in a Southern California aquarium is receiving an outflowing of love and well wishes as she spends her final days pouring her last energy into caring for her eggs.
This ENSO forecast update could change the course of our hurricane season. Here’s what to know
Read full article: This ENSO forecast update could change the course of our hurricane season. Here’s what to knowThere has been some noticeable trends toward a different outlook the second half of this year.
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
Read full article: Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quakeFears of a devastating tsunami across the Pacific were fading after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian peninsula, but communities along South America’s Pacific coast carried out evacuations and closed beaches.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission
Read full article: Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station missionThe International Space Station's first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary are headed back to Earth.
Tropical depression dumps rain in eastern Mexico as Tropical Storm Flossie brews off west coast
Read full article: Tropical depression dumps rain in eastern Mexico as Tropical Storm Flossie brews off west coastA depression that was formerly Tropical Storm Barry is dumping rain on eastern Mexico as Tropical Storm Flossie brews off its southwestern Pacific coast.
Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for the first time
Read full article: Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for the first timeJapan this week confirmed that two Chinese aircraft carriers have operated together for the first time in the Pacific.
Forecasting hurricanes: How preseason outlooks hold up against what actually happens
Read full article: Forecasting hurricanes: How preseason outlooks hold up against what actually happensWith hurricane season fast-approaching, seasonal outlooks are flying around left and right across social media and your favorite news outlet. We're going to deep dive into how well these forecasts stack up against what the hurricane season actually produces.
What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon
Read full article: What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenonAtmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky, transporting much of the moisture from the tropics to northern latitudes.
Wildfire burns through LA enclave known for its beaches and celebrity allure
Read full article: Wildfire burns through LA enclave known for its beaches and celebrity allureThe affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles has long been a celebrity hideaway and magnet for those drawn to nature’s doorstep not far from the skyline of downtown.
Samoa warns of 'highly probable' fuel spill after New Zealand navy ship caught fire and sank
Read full article: Samoa warns of 'highly probable' fuel spill after New Zealand navy ship caught fire and sankSamoa's acting prime minister says a fuel spill is “highly probable” after a New Zealand navy ship grounded, caught fire and sank off the coast of the Pacific island nation.
Along Mexico's Pacific coast, flooding from Hurricane John left devastated towns and 17 dead
Read full article: Along Mexico's Pacific coast, flooding from Hurricane John left devastated towns and 17 deadAlong Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, floodwaters have begun to recede, leaving behind devastated towns and 17 dead, after John struck the coast once as a hurricane and again as tropical storm Desperate residents in the town of Coyuca de Benitez, about 35 miles west of Acapulco, are organizing teams of volunteers to go to outlying areas to burn the decomposing bodies of farm animals that drowned.
Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coast
Read full article: Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coastHurricane John fell apart as quickly as it formed but left destruction along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, including deadly mudslides and flooding that may linger.
Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
Read full article: Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accordTurmoil over China’s influence in the affairs of South Pacific island nations has flared as it emerged that a Pacific leader at the region’s most important diplomatic summit apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement.
New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence
Read full article: New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influenceNew Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Western nations, including the United States and New Zealand, failed to understand swiftly enough the geopolitical importance of island nations in the South Pacific, leaving a power vacuum that allowed other countries to increase their diplomatic influence.
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
Read full article: Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan tiesPalau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan.
New Caledonia police detain independence leader and 10 others in wake of revolt against French rule
Read full article: New Caledonia police detain independence leader and 10 others in wake of revolt against French rulePolice in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have rounded up 11 people, including an independence leader.
New Caledonia reopening its international airport and shortening curfew as unrest continues to ebb
Read full article: New Caledonia reopening its international airport and shortening curfew as unrest continues to ebbThe French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is shortening its overnight curfew and reopening its international airport that was closed to commercial flights for more than a month because of deadly violence.
Macron suspends voting reform in New Caledonia that had sparked violence
Read full article: Macron suspends voting reform in New Caledonia that had sparked violenceFrench President Emmanuel Macron has suspended plans for the controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia following a spate of unrest in the French Pacific territory.
France to lift state of emergency in efforts to allow political dialogue in riot-hit New Caledonia
Read full article: France to lift state of emergency in efforts to allow political dialogue in riot-hit New CaledoniaFrench President Emmanuel Macron has decided to lift the state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia.
From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Nino's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger
Read full article: From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Nino's extreme weather is causing a surge in hungerThe UN’s World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Nino phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including Zambia and Afghanistan, and called on donors for much-needed help.
A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hunger
Read full article: A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hungerThe U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has set a target to further increase aquaculture production to meet rising demand for seafood and to fight global hunger and undernourishment.
Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 dead
Read full article: Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 deadTropical Storm Pilar is lashing Central America with heavy rains that have already been blamed for two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast.
Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coastHeavy rain from Tropical Storm Pilar has already caused two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast.
Hurricane Otis unleashes massive flooding in Acapulco, triggers landslides before dissipating
Read full article: Hurricane Otis unleashes massive flooding in Acapulco, triggers landslides before dissipatingHurricane Otis ripped through Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a powerful Category 5 storm, unleashing massive flooding in the resort city of Acapulco, ravaging roads and leaving large swaths of the southwestern state of Guerrero without power or cellphone service.
This Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License is here for our version of Prime Day
Read full article: This Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License is here for our version of Prime DayOur version of Prime Day is bringing you this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License
How a mix of natural and human-caused factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary's soggy mess
Read full article: How a mix of natural and human-caused factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary's soggy messScientists figure a natural El Nino, human-caused climate change, a stubborn heat dome over the nation’s midsection and other factors cooked up Hilary’s record-breaking slosh into California and Nevada.
Powerful Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja. Rare tropical storm watch issued for California
Read full article: Powerful Hurricane Hilary heads for Mexico's Baja. Rare tropical storm watch issued for CaliforniaHurricane Hilary is churning off Mexico’s Pacific coast as a powerful Category 4 storm threatening to unleash torrential rains on the mudslide-prone border city of Tijuana before heading into Southern California as the first tropical storm there in 84 years.
Hilary grows into major hurricane in Pacific off Mexico and could bring heavy rain to US Southwest
Read full article: Hilary grows into major hurricane in Pacific off Mexico and could bring heavy rain to US SouthwestHurricane Hilary has strengthened into a major storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast, and it could bring heavy rain to the southwestern U.S. by the weekend.
California seeks federal help for salmon fishers facing ban
Read full article: California seeks federal help for salmon fishers facing banCalifornia officials say they want federal disaster relief for the state’s salmon fishing industry after the 2023 fishing season for fall-run chinook or king salmon was closed for much of the West Coast.
Much of drought-plagued West Coast faces salmon fishing ban
Read full article: Much of drought-plagued West Coast faces salmon fishing banFederal officials are expected to prohibit king salmon fishing this season along much of the West Coast, which many predict could stretch into 2024 season as the drought and other factors take their toll on the iconic Chinook fish.
Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands
Read full article: Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islandsAlarmed by China's success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit.
California to endure flash floods, mudslides as series of atmospheric rivers continues
Read full article: California to endure flash floods, mudslides as series of atmospheric rivers continuesThe weather situation in California could get worse over the next week, potentially bringing flash floods, mudslides and at least 3 to 6 feet of snow.
Hurricane Roslyn heads for weekend hit on Mexico's coast
Read full article: Hurricane Roslyn heads for weekend hit on Mexico's coastHurricane Roslyn is expected to strengthen some as its curves toward Mexico’s Pacific coast Saturday and heads for landfall in the region around the resort of Puerto Vallarta.
Julia Moving Quickly Across Nicaragua, Approaching The Pacific Coast
Read full article: Julia Moving Quickly Across Nicaragua, Approaching The Pacific CoastAt 100 PM CDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Julia was located inland near latitude 12.4 North, longitude 86.2 West. Julia is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this motion is...
Solomon Islands agreed to accord after China references axed
Read full article: Solomon Islands agreed to accord after China references axedThe Solomon Islands foreign minister says his nation agreed to sign an accord between the United States and more than a dozen Pacific nations only after indirect references to China were removed.
Drowning island nations: 'This is how a Pacific atoll dies'
Read full article: Drowning island nations: 'This is how a Pacific atoll dies'Heads of state from Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands have launched a “Rising Nations Initiative” as they race toward solutions to a rising ocean level that will make their countries all but uninhabitable in the coming decades.
Mexico's earthquake coincidence drives anxiety for many
Read full article: Mexico's earthquake coincidence drives anxiety for manyThe parents of children killed when a school collapsed during Mexico’s 2017 earthquake were celebrating a Mass in their memory, And then the ground began to shake again, as people cried out: “No, not again.
Taiwan warns China drills show ambitions beyond island
Read full article: Taiwan warns China drills show ambitions beyond islandTaiwan has warned that Chinese military drills aren’t just a rehearsal for an invasion of the self-governing island but also reflect ambitions to control large swaths of the western Pacific.
Pacific defense chiefs meet against backdrop of rising China
Read full article: Pacific defense chiefs meet against backdrop of rising ChinaDefense chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific gathered this week to bolster their connections against a backdrop of China’s ongoing campaign to expand its influence and military presence in the region.
US sends Sherman, Kennedy to visit the Solomon Islands
Read full article: US sends Sherman, Kennedy to visit the Solomon IslandsThe U.S. is sending a high-profile diplomatic delegation to visit the Solomon Islands next week led by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and including Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy.
Caroline Kennedy says US needs to engage more in the Pacific
Read full article: Caroline Kennedy says US needs to engage more in the PacificNew U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy said Friday the United States needs to engage more with the Pacific region at a time when China is asserting its presence.
Hurricane Bonnie steams westward off Mexico's Pacific coast
Read full article: Hurricane Bonnie steams westward off Mexico's Pacific coastA strengthened Hurricane Bonnie is moving in the Pacific roughly parallel to Mexico's southern coast, after crossing over Central America from the Caribbean, dropping heavy rain and contributing to two deaths.
Agatha hits southern Mexico coast as strongest May hurricane
Read full article: Agatha hits southern Mexico coast as strongest May hurricaneHurricane Agatha has become the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in May in the eastern Pacific as it swept ashore on a sparsely populated stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns in southern Mexico.