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US Embassy Sends New Warning as Hurricane Beryl Remains a Category 2 Storm
The storm is expected to gain strength and again become a hurricane before slamming into the U.S.–Mexico border area in southern Texas.
Beryl Enters Gulf as Tropical Storm; Texans Brace for Hurricane
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued preemptive disaster declarations for 39 counties. Hurricane and storm surge watches are already in effect.
Suspected Chinese Spy Bases in Cuba Have Undergone Expansion: Report
Satellite images show one previously unreported site is located near a U.S. naval base in Cuba.
G7 Commitment Seeks to Hinder Chinese Financial Institutions From Supporting Russia’s Full War Economy
Foreign financial institutions supporting Russian business face risks of sanctions.
Hurricane Beryl Moves Toward Jamaica as Storm Is Forecast to Impact Texas Next Week
The hurricane is currently a Category 4 with 145 mph winds, say federal forecasters.
Hurricane Beryl Reaches Category 5, Expected to Hit Jamaica Soon
A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica and a hurricane watch for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Haiti’s entire southern coast.
Hurricane Beryl Strengthens Into Category 4 Storm as It Nears Caribbean
Beryl became the first hurricane to form in the 2024 season.
Bolivian President Denounces Apparent Military Coup Attempt
Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga and members of the national army stormed the presidential palace in La Paz on June 26.
With Global Coffee Production Under Threat, Farmers Seek New Solutions
Coffee plantations face threats from bugs, plagues, and genetic fragility—putting United States’ annual consumption of 1.6 billion pounds of coffee at risk.
CDC Issues Warning of Increased Dengue Virus Risk Across US
The CDC says that dengue fever cases have hit record highs in Latin America.
