Why Hurricane Ida Crippled Louisiana's Power Grid
Experts warn the U.S. needs to better prepare for natural disasters.
Tsunami alert in Indonesia after volcano has several big eruptions
Officials have ordered more than 11,000 residents to leave the area and an international airport has been closed due to the dangers of spreading ash.
Taiwan earthquake death toll rises to 10; rescuers continue search
About 700 people were either still missing or stranded Thursday, including over 600 who were trapped inside a hotel.
An Icelandic volcano is erupting for the 4th time since December
The latest eruption prompted more evacuation orders in a nearby town, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.
Israel launches retaliatory strike against Iran, US officials say
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.