Hurricane Isaias is churning in the Atlantic with top winds near 80 mph and a central pressure of 979 millibars, moving east-northeast at 9 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is one of 3 tropical systems the center is tracking, along with Tropical Storm Rachel and Tropical Storm Simon.
Month: October 2026
World News Oct 8, 2026World’s largest cobalt producer spends billions on diesel. A $300 million project in Co…
– A $300 million transmission project aims to save Congo’s Copperbelt miners $1 billion annually by switching from costly diesel to imported electricity.
Breaking News Oct 8, 2026Terror Watch: Israeli PM pays homage to victims of Oct 7 terror attack, lights candles in memory
Jerusalem, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit a memorial candle at his office in Jerusalem to pay homage to the victims of the October 7 terror attacks led by Hamas.
Earth Changes Oct 8, 2026World War 3 Watch: Pentagon orders US military to gear up for Iran strikes; Trump yet to decide dates
The Pentagon has instructed the US central command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran.
World News Oct 8, 2026DRC: Peace in Eastern Congo Must Include the Banyamulenge
Many people may have never heard of Minembwe, and those who know it may have learned about it through stories of war, displacement and hunger.
Global Outbreak Tracker Oct 8, 2026Irkutsk pneumonia death: WHO seeks test results as plague remains unconfirmed
Russia told WHO no plague case had recently been reported in Irkutsk Oblast and about 200 contacts were quarantined. WHO says it still needs test results before it can fully assess the risk.
Breaking News Oct 8, 2026Alabama Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for dozens of Alabama counties ahead of the expected impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Economics Oct 8, 2026Democrats vs. Republicans, Part 2: Prices and Paychecks Under Each Party
Prices rose about 3.6% a year under Democratic presidents and 3.5% under Republican ones since 1953; pay after inflation barely differed. Part 2 of 7.








