US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 3

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.

Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain 2

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

US: Fire Burns Multiple Buildings In Lynn, Massachusetts

A massive fire burned at least two buildings, including a church, in downtown Lynn, Massachusetts on Friday, February 21. There are no reports of injuries.

Dominican Republic wins WBC

Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic manager Tony Pena (R) and Puerto Rican manager Edwin Rodriguez hold each other after the Dominicans beat Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

Japan, Puerto Rico meet press for Premier 12 warm-up games

Japan, Puerto Rico meet press for Premier 12 warm-up games

Japan's Premier 12 baseball manager Hiroki Kokubo (L) and his Puerto Rican counterpart Edwin Rodriguez shake hands during a press conference in Fukuoka on Nov. 4, 2015. The two teams will play warm-up games at Yahuoku Dome in Fukuoka on Nov. 5 and 6 before the Nov. 8 start of the inaugural 12-team tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo