Kong Rey Makes Landfall

Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds

The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan

People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 1 dead

A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Taiwan, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areas

World - ABC News - 21 hours ago

Nadine forms in Caribbean, makes landfall in Belize

The Atlantic Hurricane season has been busy with 15 named storms already forming this year. The season runs through Nov. 30.

Oscar weakens to tropical storm after hitting Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane

Hurricane Oscar made landfall Sunday evening on the northern coast of east Cuba before it weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across the island, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Kong-rey threatens Shanghai and China's coast after hitting Taiwan as a typhoon

Kong-rey has weakened from a typhoon to a tropical storm and is forecast to bring heavy rain and high winds to Shanghai and other parts of China’s east coast on Friday

World - ABC News - 16 minutes ago

Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads toward Cuba

Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.

Millions in Cuba remain without power as Hurricane Oscar makes landfall

Millions remain without power in Cuba for a third consecutive day as slow progress is made in restoring electricity following three major grid failures.

Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener

Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.

Oscar has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane

World - ABC News - October 20

Tropical Storm Dana brings heavy rains and strong wind to India's eastern coast

Tropical Storm Dana is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to India’s eastern coast, uprooting trees and raising the risk of floods after nearly 600,000 people evacuated

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Rey's New Star Wars Movie Sees Major Departure Again

Lost, another screenwriter the Star Wars movie focusing on Rey has. This time, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has reportedly exited the project, which will see Daisy Ridley reprise her role ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo

Zoo authorities in Hong Kong are investigating after nine monkeys of various species died of mysterious causes since Sunday.

9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo

The zoo partially closed after the deaths, which occurred over two days and included members of a critically endangered species.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumption

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Britain's Emma Raducanu pulls out of a fifth tournament in a row, the Hong Kong Open, after spraining ligaments in her foot.

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

World - ABC News - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

Tech - ABC News - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.

Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open

British number one Katie Boulter makes the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open with a straight-set win over China's Wang Xiyu.

Florida's Manasota Key utterly devastated after Hurricane Milton made landfall nearby

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Sand is piled up to the first floor of most homes on Manasota Key, a sliver of land off Florida’s west coast, where devastation is widespread.

Man arrested after dog found tied to post ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall

The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.

Lana Del Rey did marry alligator swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in Louisiana, document shows

It is official

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Lana Del Rey Wed a Swamp Tour Guide, Joining Other Celebrities Who Married a Normie

The pop singer and songwriter married her longtime boyfriend, Jeremy Dunfre, a swamp tour guide. Other celebrities have also wed someone who’s not rich or famous.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain

The Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that have killed at least 95 people and caused havoc in southern Spain

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead

Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

World - ABC News - October 16

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Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds

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Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall

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Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 1 dead

Nadine forms in Caribbean, makes landfall in Belize

Oscar weakens to tropical storm after hitting Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane

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Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads toward Cuba

Millions in Cuba remain without power as Hurricane Oscar makes landfall

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Tropical Storm Dana brings heavy rains and strong wind to India's eastern coast

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Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo

9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open

Florida's Manasota Key utterly devastated after Hurricane Milton made landfall nearby

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Lana Del Rey did marry alligator swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in Louisiana, document shows

Lana Del Rey Wed a Swamp Tour Guide, Joining Other Celebrities Who Married a Normie

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Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

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