US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Large Hail Batters Southeast Iowa as Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through

A tornado-warned storm swept through southeast Iowa, including Ottumwa, on Thursday, April 2, leaving a trail of damage across the region. Several tornadoes and large hail were also reported in portions of Washington, Johnson, and Cedar counties, damaging homes and vehicles.

US: Artemis II Launch Spotted From Plane Window at Liftoff

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (20) watch the flight of the ball of Ohtani's solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (L) in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (20) in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (20) in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (20) in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (20) in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (20) in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Twins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack (20) in the first inning of a baseball game on July 23, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Canada: CPKC Holiday Train Brings Christmas Cheer Across Country

The CPKC Railway Holiday Train arrived in Windsor, Ontario on Monday, November 25. The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train is touring Canada and the US from November 21 to December 20, raising money, food, and awareness to support food banks across their network.

UK: Far-Right And Counter Protests Spread Across Country Following Southport Knife Attack

Protests and counter-protests involving far-right and anti-immigration activists erupted across the U.K. after false information was spread that the suspect in Monday’s knife attack in Southport was a Muslim immigrant. In several towns and cities, demonstrations escalated into violence and clashes with police.

UK: Far-Right And Counter Protests Spread Across Country Following Southport Knife Attack 2

Protests and counter-protests involving far-right and anti-immigration activists erupted across the U.K. after false information was spread that the suspect in Monday’s knife attack in Southport was a Muslim immigrant. In several towns and cities, demonstrations escalated into violence and clashes with police.

US: Cicadas Begin Emerging In South Carolina, Residents Complain Of Noise

Cicadas have begun emerging from their underground lives and caused quite a considerable amount of noise, prompting South Carolina residents to complain to police on Tuesday, April 23. 2024 is a special year for the bugs as two types of periodical broods, the 13-year Brood XIX cicadas in the Southeast and the 17-year Brood XIII in the Midwest, will emerge from the ground.

Philippines: Fire Erupts In Parking Area At Manila Airport Burning Several Vehicles 2

A fire broke out in a carpark at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 22. The blaze occurred in the extension parking of the airport's Terminal 3, burning several vehicles. This is a developing story.