China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.
Canada
Apr 5
‘Disabling cyberattacks’ targeting U.S. water systems, officials say
The warning from the national security advisor and the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was sent to governors in a letter dated Monday.
U.S. News
Mar 20
Category 6 hurricanes? Storms becoming so strong we might need new category
Climate change is making hurricanes so powerful and destructive that some scientists believe we need a new category to classify these worst-of-the-worst storms.
Weather
Feb 6
Woman sues Disney for ‘gynecologic injuries’ allegedly caused by waterslide
Emma McGuinness said the huge waterslide, called Humunga Kowabunga, caused her a serious 'injurious wedgie' that damaged her internal organs.
U.S. News
Oct 3, 2023
Hong Kong, southern China hunker down as Super Typhoon Saola approaches
The typhoon could make a landfall in parts of southern China and many workers were forced to stay at home, while Hong Kong saw cancelled flights and suspended stock market trading.
World
Aug 31, 2023
IN PHOTOS: Hong Kong grinds to a halt as city sees record rainfall
Hong Kong was brought to a halt as the metropolis and other parts of southern China were hit with record rainfall Thursday and Friday.
World
Sep 9, 2023
IN PHOTOS: Deadly floods in China leave parts of the country underwater
Heavy rains were triggered by the arrival of typhoon Doksuri in late July, which hit Beijing and the province of Hebei for about a week before moving northeast.
World
Aug 4, 2023
Typhoon Doksuri slams into China after killing dozens in Philippines
The typhoon is the most powerful to make landfall in China this year and second-strongest to hit southeastern Fujian province since Typhoon Meranti in 2016.
World
Jul 28, 2023
U.S., China meet on climate as world temperatures near record highs
The heat dome across the western United States also helped to generate heavy rains in the northeast, claiming at least five lives. The heat warnings spread as far as Florida.
World
Jul 17, 2023
‘It feels like home:’ New Zealand volunteers arrive in N.S. to help with wildfire recovery
Volunteers from Task Force Kiwi, a veteran-led disaster relief group, arrived in the Halifax area earlier this week to assist with wildfire recovery efforts.
Canada
Jul 1, 2023
‘Stay vigilant,’ U.S. warns amid Chinese cyber espionage operation
Volt Typhoon is performing discrete espionage operations within critical U.S. infrastructure and may target other nations, cybersecurity agencies and Microsoft warn.
U.S. News
May 25, 2023
Biden kicks off talks with Denmark, U.K. focusing on Ukraine war
The Oval Office visit kicked off the first of a pair of critical meetings Biden is holding with European allies this week that will focus heavily on what lies ahead for Ukraine.
World
Jun 5, 2023
A Chinese cyber espionage operation is hitting U.S. infrastructure, West warns
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies say the cyber actor, known as Volt Typhoon, has avoided detection by blending in with normal Windows operations.
Tech
May 24, 2023
Cyclone Mocha slams into coast of Myanmar, killing at least 3
Thousands of people hunkered down Sunday in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar.
World
May 14, 2023
Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Florida coast; 1st one of 2020 Atlantic hurricane season
Hurricane season officially starts June 1.
Weather
May 16, 2020
Philippine death toll from Typhoon Rai tops 400 nearly 2 weeks after storm hit
Reported deaths from Rai, the 15th and deadliest typhoon to hit the Southeast Asian nation this year, has hit 405 with most due to drowning, fallen trees and landslides.
World
Dec 31, 2021
AP Interview: Philippine President Aquino halts or reconsiders $2B in foreign-funded projects
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AP Interview: Philippine President Aquino halts or reconsiders $2B in foreign-funded projects
<p>MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is cancelling or reconsidering foreign-funded infrastructure projects worth $2 billion, saying that although his country badly needs improvement</p>
World
Jun 18, 2011
Former Expos pitcher Hideki Irabu found dead in California, apparent suicide
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Former Montreal Expos pitcher Hideki Irabu was found dead, an apparent suicide in the wealthy suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Sports
Jul 28, 2011
Typhoon kills 2, knocks out power, suspends domestic flights in SKorea before reaching North
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Typhoon kills 2, knocks out power, suspends domestic flights in SKorea
<p>SEOUL, South Korea - Strong wind and rain from a typhoon are being blamed in the deaths of two people, power outages and domestic flight disruptions in South Korea.</p> <p>Yonhap news agency Sunday quoted officials as</p>
World
Jun 26, 2011
China floods deadliest in 10 years, conditions set to worsen
Flooding in China that has killed more than 700 people this year is the deadliest in a decade and looks set to worsen as the country gets deeper into typhoon season, the government warned Wednesday.
Jul 21, 2010