Japan: Typhoon Nakri Brings Strong Winds to Southern Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri made its closest approach to the southern Izu Islands on Monday morning, October 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mikio Oi (R), representative of a group of plaintiffs, and Hideko Matsui (L), representative of the residents in western Japan, speak at a press conference at the Hiroshima Bar Association building on Oct. 1, 2009, after winning a lawsuit at the Hiroshima District Court seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district known for old historical buildings and facilities.

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mikio Oi (R), representative of a group of plaintiffs, and Hideko Matsui (L), representative of the residents in western Japan, celebrate at the Hiroshima Bar Association building on Oct. 1, 2009, after winning a lawsuit at the Hiroshima District Court seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district known for old historical buildings and facilities.

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mikio Oi (R), representative of a group of plaintiffs, and Hideko Matsui (L), representative of the residents in western Japan, speak at a press conference at the Hiroshima Bar Association building on Oct. 1, 2009, after winning a lawsuit at the Hiroshima District Court seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district known for old historical buildings and facilities. (Kyodo)

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mikio Oi (R), representative of a group of plaintiffs, and Hideko Matsui (L), representative of the residents in western Japan, celebrate at the Hiroshima Bar Association building on Oct. 1, 2009, after winning a lawsuit at the Hiroshima District Court seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district known for old historical buildings and facilities. (Kyodo)