Texas Cotton Gin Fire Forces Mass Evacuation Near Corpus Christi
A large fire at the Gregory Gin Company in Texas prompted evacuations across nearly a dozen streets, with two homes destroyed but no injuries reported.
Regional News, U.S. News
Environment, World News
Hurricane Melissa: The Climate Warning Island Nations Tried to Sound
Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in the Caribbean underscores years of unheeded warnings from island nations about climate vulnerability and the urgent need for global climate finance.
Environment, U.S. News
Greenpeace Dakota Pipeline Penalty Slashed by Judge
A North Dakota judge has reduced Greenpeace’s damages in the Dakota Access Pipeline defamation case from $667 million to $345 million.
Politics, U.S. News
U.S. Military Strikes Kill 4 More in Drug War Escalation
The U.S. military killed four more suspected drug smugglers in the eastern Pacific, escalating a controversial campaign that has claimed over 60 lives.
Regional News, World News
Hurricane Melissa Wipes Out Historic Black River, Jamaica
Historic Black River, Jamaica, lies in ruins after Hurricane Melissa killed at least two and erased centuries of heritage.
International, World News
Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rises in Jamaica and Haiti
Hurricane Melissa has killed at least 25 people across Jamaica and Haiti, with widespread destruction in Cuba as the storm moves north.
International, World News
France Overhauls Rape Law: Consent Now Legally Required
France has officially updated its rape law to require explicit consent, following public outrage over the Gisèle Pelicot drugging and assault case.
Politics, World News
Tanzania Election Day Marred by Protests and Tensions
Voters in Tanzania head to the polls under heavy security as protests break out against the ruling CCM party’s attempt to maintain its six-decade hold on power.
International, World News
U.S. Envoy Demands Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Rising Tensions
U.S. Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus presses Lebanese leaders to disarm Hezbollah during a tense visit amid escalating Israeli airstrikes and fears of regional war.
International, World News
Putin Unveils Tsunami Nuclear Weapon Test Amid Global Alarm
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a successful test of the Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone, designed to create radioactive tsunamis, raising global security concerns.