Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse to dazzle Easter Island, parts of South America

An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.

Was Spotify down? Music streaming issues reported

Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.

Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah for more than three decades. He’s by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel.

Maggie Smith, star of 'Downton Abbey,' Harry Potter, dies at 89

Maggie Smith, the British actress who became known to millions for roles in “Downton Abbey" and the Harry Potter films, has died.

Harris criticizes plans for Ukraine to surrender territory to Russia at Zelenskyy meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris called the proposal for Ukraine to give up territory to Russia "dangerous and unacceptable." Harris and President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday.

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, sparks viral makeup trend

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

Israeli military chief hints at potential ground operation in Lebanon amid Hezbollah strikes

As Hezbollah escalates missile attacks, including a strike aimed at Tel Aviv, Israel is preparing for a potential ground operation in Lebanon, according to military officials.

Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'

As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters

The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.

Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study

Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.

White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars

Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.

Biden in UN address: Peace still possible, US must not retreat from the world

President Joe Biden on Tuesday is giving his farewell address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York as conflicts rage around the world.

Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Researchers discover nearly 200-year-old message in a bottle: 'Absolutely magic moment'

A message rolled up inside a flask and left at an ancient archaeological site nearly 200 years ago was discovered by a group of volunteers surveying the area in northern France.