Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported In Southeastern Texas After Christmas

As a line of severe storms moved across Texas, three tornadoes were reported in the southeastern region on December 26, following Christmas.

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson on 'Good Morning America' to talk about new series 'Doctor Odyssey', New York City, NY, USA on September 25, 2024. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson on 'Good Morning America' to talk about new series 'Doctor Odyssey', New York City, NY, USA on September 25, 2024. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson on 'Good Morning America' to talk about new series 'Doctor Odyssey', New York City, NY, USA on September 25, 2024. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson on 'Good Morning America' to talk about new series 'Doctor Odyssey', New York City, NY, USA on September 25, 2024. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson on 'Good Morning America' to talk about new series 'Doctor Odyssey', New York City, NY, USA on September 25, 2024. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson on 'Good Morning America' to talk about new series 'Doctor Odyssey', New York City, NY, USA on September 25, 2024. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson At GMA - NYC

Joshua Jackson on 'Good Morning America' to talk about new series 'Doctor Odyssey', New York City, NY, USA on September 25, 2024. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Croatia: Massive Waterspout Spotted Off Korcula

A massive waterspout was spotted off the Croatian island of Korcula in the Adriatic Sea on Thursday, September 12.

US: Storm Debby Makes Landfall As Category 1 Hurricane In Florida, Leaving At Least 4 Dead 2

Storm Debby made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida, on Monday, August 5. It was a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds but was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Debby brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges to the area and left at least four dead.

US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms 2

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

US: Tornado Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago

The National Weather Service confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Chicago on Sunday night, July 14. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area after a rare tornado warning was issued.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 2

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong, head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, is pushed in a wheelchair as he continues his hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 6, 2014. Wong, 18, ended the hunger strike later in the day after he felt ill and doctors told him to stop, 108 hours after launching it Dec. 1 to press for talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's leadership election.

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong, head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, addresses citizens while continuing his hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on the night of Dec. 5, 2014. Wong, 18, ended the hunger strike the following day after he felt ill and doctors told him to stop, 108 hours after launching it Dec. 1 to press for talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's leadership election.

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong, head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, continues his hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 6, 2014. Wong, 18, ended the hunger strike later in the day after he felt ill and doctors told him to stop, 108 hours after launching it Dec. 1 to press for talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's leadership election.

Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong (C), head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, continues his hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 5, 2014. Wong, 18, began the hunger strike Dec. 1 to press for talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's upcoming leadership election.

Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong (3rd from R), head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, continues his hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 5, 2014. Wong, 18, began the hunger strike Dec. 1 to press for talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's upcoming leadership election.

5 students conduct hunger strike in H.K.

5 students conduct hunger strike in H.K.

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Joshua Wong, head of the student group Scholarism, continues his hunger strike in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Dec. 4, 2014. Wong began an indefinite hunger strike on Dec. 1 to press for a second round of talks with the Hong Kong government.

H.K. student leader continues hunger strike

H.K. student leader continues hunger strike

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong, head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, continues his indefinite hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 2, 2014. Wong, 18, along with two student members began the hunger strike the previous day to press for a second round of talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's upcoming leadership election.

D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)

D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)

Jeffrey Nordling, Matt Doherty, Joshua Jackson, Justin Wong, Ty O'Neal, Marguerite Moreau & Vincent Larusso Characters: Coach Ted Orion,Lester Averman,Charlie Conway,Ken Wu,Dwayne Robertson,Connie Moreau & Adam Banks Film: D3: The Mighty Ducks (1997) Director: Robert Lieberman 04 October 1996 Date: 04 October 1996

H.K. occupy trio appealing prison term in top court

H.K. occupy trio appealing prison term in top court

Three young activists -- (from L) Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow -- appear in Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal on Jan. 16, 2018 to appeal prison sentences given them for their roles in pro-democracy protests in 2014. The hearing was adjourned pending the court's ruling on another date. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. democracy activists granted bail pending appeal

H.K. democracy activists granted bail pending appeal

Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal grants bail on Oct. 24, 2017, to two young democracy activists -- Joshua Wong (L) and Nathan Law -- serving time for their roles in a 2014 pro-democracy protest pending an appeal of their prison sentences next month. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. gov't appeals jail-free sentences for "Occupy" student leaders

H.K. gov't appeals jail-free sentences for "Occupy" student leaders

Three student leaders of the 2014 "Occupy Central" pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong -- (from L) Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow -- appear at the Court of Appeal in Hong Kong on Aug. 9, 2017, for a hearing launched by the government seeking heavier sentences for their roles in a rally that triggered the 79-day occupation of key districts of the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Taiwan legislators voice support for H.K. democratization

Taiwan legislators voice support for H.K. democratization

Joshua Wong, a student leader of Hong Kong's "umbrella" movement and founder of the new political party Demosisto, signs the guest book of a new subcommittee in Taipei on June 12, 2017. The subcommittee, the Taiwan Congressional Hong Kong Caucus founded by New Power Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang (3rd from R), was launched the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. student activist Joshua Wong returns after detention in Thailand

H.K. student activist Joshua Wong returns after detention in Thailand

Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong returns to Hong Kong on Oct. 5, 2016, after being barred from entry and detained by Thailand authorities for scheduled talks at a university in Bangkok. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. student activist Joshua Wong returns after detention in Thailand

H.K. student activist Joshua Wong returns after detention in Thailand

Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong returns to Hong Kong on Oct. 5, 2016, after being barred from entry and detained by Thailand authorities for scheduled talks at a university in Bangkok. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. political activist detained after arrival in Bangkok

H.K. political activist detained after arrival in Bangkok

About 50 people protest outside the Thailand consulate general in Hong Kong on Oct. 5, 2016 after Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong, who was due to speak on political issues at an event hosted by Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, was detained on arrival in Thailand. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. court rejects sentencing reviews on student protest leaders

H.K. court rejects sentencing reviews on student protest leaders

Photo taken Sept. 21, 2016, outside a Hong Kong court house shows three student leaders -- (from L) Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow. The court rejected giving harsher penalties on the three, who were spared prison term for their roles in an illegal rally that triggered the 79-day occupation of key districts of the city in 2014, upon requests by the justice department for the trio's alleged lack of "genuine remorse." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. occupy leaders found guilty of unlawful assembly

H.K. occupy leaders found guilty of unlawful assembly

Hong Kong student leaders who spearheaded the pro-democracy Occupy movement in 2014 -- (from L) Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow -- are released on bail after being convicted on July 21, 2016, of inciting and joining an unlawful assembly. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

H.K. occupy leaders found guilty of unlawful assembly

H.K. occupy leaders found guilty of unlawful assembly

Hong Kong student leaders who spearheaded the pro-democracy Occupy movement in 2014 -- (from L) Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow -- are released on bail after being convicted on July 21, 2016, of inciting and joining an unlawful assembly. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

Hunger strike by H.K. student leader

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong, head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, continues his hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 6, 2014. Wong, 18, ended the hunger strike later in the day after he felt ill and doctors told him to stop, 108 hours after launching it Dec. 1 to press for talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's leadership election. (Kyodo)

Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong (3rd from R), head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, continues his hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 5, 2014. Wong, 18, began the hunger strike Dec. 1 to press for talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's upcoming leadership election. (Kyodo)

5 students conduct hunger strike in H.K.

5 students conduct hunger strike in H.K.

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Joshua Wong, head of the student group Scholarism, continues his hunger strike in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Dec. 4, 2014. Wong began an indefinite hunger strike on Dec. 1 to press for a second round of talks with the Hong Kong government. (Kyodo)

H.K. student leader continues hunger strike

H.K. student leader continues hunger strike

HONG KONG, China - Joshua Wong, head of Hong Kong student group Scholarism, continues his indefinite hunger strike in the Admiralty district of the territory on Dec. 2, 2014. Wong, 18, along with two student members began the hunger strike the previous day to press for a second round of talks with the government over Beijing's decision on Hong Kong's upcoming leadership election. (Kyodo)

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow arrives at a court in Hong Kong on Nov. 23, 2020. Chow, Joshua Wong and Ivan Lam were remanded in custody the same day after the court convicted them of inciting or participating in an unauthorized protest around the police headquarters in June 2019.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Pro-democracy activists (from L) Agnes Chow, Ivan Lam and Joshua Wong hold a press conference at a court in Hong Kong on Nov. 23, 2020. The three were remanded in custody the same day after the court convicted them of inciting or participating in an unauthorized protest around the police headquarters in June 2019.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Pro-democracy activists including Joshua Wong (2nd from L) speak to reporters in Hong Kong on Sept. 15, 2020. They appeared in court after being charged for joining a vigil on June 4 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Photo taken Dec.10, 2014, shows Alex Chow (2nd from R) and Joshua Wong (R), student leaders of the 2014 "Occupy Central" pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, attending a press conference a day before a court-authorized clearance of roadblocks set up by protesters that brought an end to two and a half months of street occupations in the Admiralty district.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Photo taken Oct. 28, 2014, shows Joshua Wong (L), a leader of the 2014 "Occupy Central" pro-democracy campaign in Hong Kong, with the movement's symbolic yellow umbrella.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Photo taken outside a Hong Kong court on July 21, 2016, shows (from L) Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow, leaders of the 2014 "Occupy Central" pro-democracy movement, speaking after they were found guilty of inciting and taking part in an unlawful assembly.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Photo taken outside a Hong Kong court on July 21, 2016, shows (from L) Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow, leaders of the 2014 "Occupy Central" pro-democracy movement, speaking after they were found guilty of inciting and taking part in an unlawful assembly.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Photo taken March 26, 2017, shows Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong (C) scuffling with police during a demonstration in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

Photo taken Feb. 6, 2018, shows Hong Kong pro-democracy activists (from L) Joshua Wong, Alex Chow and Nathan Law surrounded by reporters after the Court of Final Appeal issued a rule quashing their prison sentences handed down by a lower court for their roles in a pro-democracy demonstration in 2014.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Photo taken June 21, 2019, shows Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong (R) leading a protest march to the police headquarters in Hong Kong. Seen on the left is fellow activist Agnes Chow.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Photo taken June 21, 2019, shows Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong (L) speaking during an anti-government demonstration that saw thousands of protesters besieging the police headquarters.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Photo taken June 21, 2019, shows Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong speaking during an anti-government demonstration that saw thousands of protesters besieging the police headquarters.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Photo taken Sept. 3, 2019, shows Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong (L) holding a press conference with Luo Wen-jia (C), secretary general of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, in Taipei.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Photo taken in Hong Kong on Sept. 28, 2019, shows pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong announcing a plan to run in the District Council election.