Super El Niño 2026 forecast points to record-strength event by November
Super El Niño 2026 is now forecast at 100%, with a likely November peak, wetter South and a quieter Atlantic hurricane season ahead.
U.S. military hits Iranian tanker as Blockade and ceasefire talks deepen pressure
U.S. forces hit an Iranian tanker in the Gulf of Oman as Trump pressed a deal that would reopen Hormuz and restart disrupted shipments.
Humpback Whale tracker fails after Timmy rescue as questions grow
A humpback whale named Timmy vanished after a costly rescue off Denmark, and the tracker fitted to him stopped working.
Trump renews attacks on Pope Leo Xiv over Iran remarks
Donald Trump renewed his fight with Pope Leo XIV on Monday, saying the pope’s comments on Iran put Catholics and others at risk.
Earthquake Today: Small 2.7 Magnitude Quake Shakes Monroe County, Michigan
Earthquake Today: A 2.7 magnitude quake struck near Carleton, Michigan, on Monday evening and was felt across parts of Metro Detroit.
Andes Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves 3 dead, 8 sick
Andes Hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius left three dead, with passengers blocked in Cabo Verde and others heading toward the Canary Islands.
Africa PMI rises to 51.6 in South Africa as fuel costs surge
Africa business activity improved in South Africa as the PMI hit 51.6, but fuel-driven costs jumped to a 30-month high.
Jamaica and the Caribbean face fresh pressure as jet fuel costs jump
Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are feeling pressure from soaring jet fuel costs as airlines raise fares, add surcharges and cut capacity.
Debt Relief strains Brazil even as Ibovespa surges to record gains
Brazil’s Debt Relief wave is growing as the Ibovespa jumps almost 60% in dollar terms while credit tightens and borrowing costs stay high.
Invasive Ants Spread Across 20 States, and the Pain Can Be Severe
Invasive ants from China have spread across 20 states, and officials warn their sting can cause severe pain and, in rare cases, anaphylaxis.
Trump says Iran hostilities ended as War Powers Act deadline hit
Trump told Congress Iran hostilities had ended as the War Powers Act deadline arrived, renewing a fight over presidential war powers.
Water Crisis Mexico City Sinking Faster as NASA Maps New Ground Loss
NASA imagery shows the water crisis Mexico City sinking nearly 10 inches a year, with subsidence straining infrastructure and water supplies.
Rudy Giuliani off ventilator after severe breathing scare tied to 9/11 exposure
Rudy Giuliani was taken off a ventilator Tuesday and is breathing on his own after severe breathing issues linked to his 9/11 exposure.
Cruise Virus: New York Times video captures MV Hondius passenger plea
A Cruise Virus video from the New York Times shows a passenger on the MV Hondius describing uncertainty, fear and a need to get home.