Cargo Ship Fire: Crew Rescued in North Pacific
A cargo ship carrying approximately 3,000 vehicles, including electric cars, caught fire in the North Pacific near Alask...
Sahara Dust Cloud Blankets Caribbean, Heads Towards US
A large cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert has moved across the Caribbean, creating hazy skies and impacting air quali...
Hawaii Implements "Green Fee" for Tourists to Fund Climate I...
Hawaii has introduced a new "Green Fee" for tourists, set to begin in January. The fee aims to generate approximately $1...
Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands, Killing Seven
A boat carrying migrants from Africa capsized near Spain's Canary Islands, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven women...
ICE Arrests MS-13 Member, Child Sex Offender in Massachusett...
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted an operation on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, resu...
Hawaii Faces Whooping Cough Outbreak as Vaccination Rates Di...
Hawaii is experiencing a surge in whooping cough cases, also known as pertussis. Health officials are concerned as vacci...
Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Spewing Lava High
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted, sending fountains of lava soaring as high as 1,000 feet into the air. The eruption...
Hawaii Considers Tourist Tax Hike for Climate Resilience
Hawaii lawmakers are considering increasing the state's tourist tax to 11% by next year. The proposed increase aims to g...
Hawaii Considers Hotel Tax Hike to Fund Climate Change
Hawaii is considering raising the hotel tax to help pay for programs addressing climate change. The proposed increase wo...
China, Philippines in South China Sea Sandbar Dispute
Tensions rise in the South China Sea as China and the Philippines both assert their claims over a disputed sandbar. Chin...
First-Ever Footage of Baby Colossal Squid Captured
Scientists have captured the first-ever video footage of a baby colossal squid in its natural habitat. The rare sighting...
Bahamas Used as Launchpad for Illegal Immigration to Florida...
The Bahamas, a popular tourist destination, is reportedly being used as a staging ground for illegal immigration and hum...
Tariffs on Penguin Territory Spark Internet Humor
New tariffs imposed on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, uninhabited Australian territories known for their penguin pop...
YouTuber Arrested in India After Trip to Sentinel Island
An American YouTuber has been arrested by Indian authorities after visiting North Sentinel Island, a protected area. The...
Falkland Islands Penguins Caught in Crossfire of US-China Tr...
The Falkland Islands, a British territory in the South Atlantic, are feeling the effects of the ongoing trade tensions b...
Santorini Open for Tourists After Earthquake Swarm
The popular Greek island of Santorini is welcoming tourists after experiencing a period of increased seismic activity. T...
Santorini Reopens to Tourists After Earthquake Swarm
The popular Greek island of Santorini is welcoming tourists again after experiencing a swarm of mostly minor earthquakes...
China Conducts Military Drills Near Taiwan After Inauguratio...
China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, days after the inauguration of Taiwanese President Lai...
Texas Claims Border Islands to Combat Cartel Activity
Texas officials are claiming ownership of islands along the Rio Grande River bordering Mexico. The state asserts these i...
Hawaii Farmers Face Funding Cuts Amid High Food Import Relia...
Hawaii relies heavily on imported food, with about 90% coming from outside the islands. Local farmers are working to inc...
Photographer Captures Scotland's Remote Islands and Medieval...
A photographer journeyed to 42 remote islands off the coast of Scotland to document their stunning scenery and historic...
Solomon Islanders Hunt Dolphins to Escape Rising Seas
Residents of Fanalei Island in the Solomon Islands are hunting dolphins. They say selling the dolphin teeth and meat pro...
Kilauea Volcano Erupts with Spectacular Lava Fountains
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on Thursday, sending lava fountains soaring hundreds of feet into the air. The ongoing...
Canary Islands Tourist Tax Blocked After One Day
A controversial tourist tax in the Canary Islands was short-lived. A judge blocked the tax just one day after it went in...
Seychelles' Iconic Coco De Mer: A Love Nut Like No Other
The Seychelles Islands are famous for their stunning beauty and romantic atmosphere. A unique symbol of the islands is t...
Cocaine Smuggling Ring Used Shipwreck as Narco-Boat Refueling Station
A sophisticated drug smuggling operation used a shipwreck off the Canary Islands as a hidden refueling point for speedbo...
Enewetak Atoll: Nuclear Legacy and Displacement in the Pacific
Enewetak Atoll, a chain of islands in the Pacific, was the site of numerous U.S. nuclear weapons tests in the mid-20th c...
Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Spewing Lava High in the Air
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, sending a dramatic fountain of lava soaring over 800 feet into the sky. The U.S. Geolo...
Oregon Sailor and Feline Companion Complete Epic Voyage to Hawaii
Oliver Widger, an Oregon man who left his job to pursue his sailing dreams, has successfully reached Hawaii with his cat...
Hawaii Coral Reefs Face Severe Bleaching Event
Hawaii's coral reefs are experiencing widespread bleaching, turning vibrant ecosystems into a ghostly white. Experts are...
Saipan Revives Ancient Weaving Tradition After Decades as U.S. Commonwealth
Saipan, a part of the Northern Mariana Islands and a U.S. commonwealth since 1978, is seeing a resurgence of traditional...
Fishermen Rescued After 55 Days Adrift at Sea Reach Galapagos
Five fishermen, missing since mid-March, have safely arrived in the Galapagos Islands after 55 days adrift at sea. The g...
Philadelphia Zoo Names Baby Tortoises After 'Golden Girls'
The Philadelphia Zoo has announced the names of its four newest residents: baby Galapagos tortoises. Born in February, t...
Indiana City Uses Roundabouts to Boost Safety and Environment
An Indiana city is improving road safety and helping the environment by replacing traditional intersections with roundab...
Philadelphia Mural Celebrates Norris Square's Caribbean Roots
A colorful new mural has been unveiled in Philadelphia's Norris Square, celebrating the neighborhood's rich Caribbean hi...
Oklahoma Flooding Kills Two; California Conservation Efforts Face Tension
Severe flooding in Oklahoma has resulted in at least two fatalities, prompting rescue efforts and damage assessments. Me...
Trump Opens Pacific Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing
Former President Donald Trump has eased restrictions on commercial fishing in a large area of the Pacific Ocean. The Pac...
Trump Administration Proposes Fishing in Pacific Marine Reserve
The Trump administration is considering opening a large protected area in the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing. This...
American Man Detained After Unauthorized Trip to Sentinel Island
An American man remains in custody after attempting to visit North Sentinel Island, a region off-limits to visitors. Myk...
Rare Colossal Squid Sighting: Baby Giant Found in Antarctic Waters
A research expedition has made a remarkable discovery in the South Sandwich Islands: a young colossal squid. These massi...
Pong-Pong Fruit: The Real Danger Behind 'The White Lotus'
The 'White Lotus' highlighted the pong-pong tree and its potentially deadly fruit. Native to regions including South and...
Galapagos Tortoise Hatchlings Arrive at Philadelphia Zoo After 150 Years
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating a historic moment: the birth of four Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchling...
Galapagos Tortoises, Nearly 100, Become Parents at Philadelphia Zoo
In a heartwarming event, a pair of Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. These gen...
American Tourist Contacts Isolated Tribe with Diet Coke
An American tourist illegally landed on North Sentinel Island, a protected area in the Andaman Islands. According to aut...
Philadelphia Zoo's Tortoise, 97, Becomes Oldest First-Time Mom
A 97-year-old Galpagos tortoise named Mommy at the Philadelphia Zoo has achieved a remarkable feat. She successfully lai...
Uncontacted Tribes Face New Threat from Influencers, Group Warns
A recent arrest of a U.S. tourist who allegedly visited and filmed North Sentinel Island has sparked concerns about the...
Antarctic Cruise Ship Battles Massive Waves in Drake Passage
A cruise ship returning from Antarctica encountered severe weather in the Drake Passage, a body of water notorious for i...
Galapagos Islands Face Climate Change Adaptation Test
The Galapagos Islands, a unique ecosystem, are experiencing accelerated climate change impacts. Scientists are observing...
Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Shooting Lava 700 Feet High
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is once again active, sending fountains of lava soaring as high as 700 feet into the air. This...
Florida Keys Brush Fire: First Responders Battle Blaze Near Key Roads
Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire burning near the Florida Keys. The blaze is dangerously close to the on...