Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

MYSTERIOUS: Guam - What They Never Told You

First detected in the 1950s, an invasive snake has multiplied to more than 2 million on a US territory, wiping out native birds and surprisingly causing another species to boom to levels 40 times higher than on surrounding areas

The brown treesnake invasion in Guam has wreaked havoc on local ecosystems, decimating native bird populations and leading to a surge in spider numbers. With the absence of these birds, a new ecological disruption has emerged. Economically, this crisis costs millions annually in power outages, prompting significant government expenditure aimed…

The Economic Times

Six statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

Although most of this year's primary elections are in the rearview mirror, several states have voter participation deadlines coming up for the remaining primaries. Many states also have upcoming candidate filing deadlines and voter participation deadlines as the Nov. 3 election approaches.

Ballotpedia

India drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, Guam in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

India will compete in Group E of the AFC U-17 men's Asian Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam in the upcoming tournament. These qualifiers are scheduled to take place in Malaysia during November. India aims for a second consecutive appearance in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

In the 1950s, US nuclear tests at Bikini and Enewetak left carbon-14 traces in Guam coral, revealing how nuclear fallout travelled across the Pacific

Guam's coral provides fascinating insights into the carbon-14 spikes resulting from US nuclear tests in the 1950s. Evidence shows that fallout from these tests journeyed to Guam through Pacific currents, with Operation Castle in 1954 leaving the most pronounced mark. The coral's growth layers function as a natural record of…

The Times of India

US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific

US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

The Guardian - AU

Hawaii has remained snake-free for millions of years, and the reason lies in how the islands were born

Hawaii's unique volcanic history and geographic isolation effectively kept snakes from establishing themselves on the islands. This absence allowed native wildlife to flourish without the fear of snake predators. Unfortunately, accidental snake introductions, as evidenced by Guam's experiences, can wreak havoc. To combat this risk, Hawaii enforces strict regulations and…

The Times of India

Plaskett, Moylan advance in territorial primary elections

Two territorial primary elections over the weekend saw Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett advance in her bid to become the next governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, while Guam Del. James C. Moylan came out unscathed in the Republican primary for his nonvoting House seat. Nearly half of the nearly 21,000…

Roll Call

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

18 statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

August is a busy month for unaffiliated, write-in, and judicial retention candidates intending to run in the November election. Eighteen states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks.

Ballotpedia

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

China recently tested a submarine-fired ballistic missile in the southern Pacific Ocean. This complex operation examined the nation's evolving nuclear deterrent and its sensitive command systems. Analysts believe China is nearing an operational strike capability, potentially targeting Guam and Hawaii. The test, described as routine by China, drew criticism from…

The Economic Times

Phone service down, island uninhabitable: Super typhoon Bavi leaves 'major damage' as it batters US Pacific

Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms of the year, tore through the US Pacific territories of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam on Monday, leaving reports of "major damage".

The Times of India

'Major damage' as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands

The eye of the Category 5 super typhoon passed over the tiny island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 241 km/h, also hitting the nearby islands of Guam, Tinian and Saipan.

Euronews

Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall, hits US Pacific islands with destructive winds

Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the tiny US territory of Rota in the western Pacific near Guam on Monday, battering the Northern Mariana Islands with destructive winds, torrential rain and life-threatening conditions.

The Times of India

'Major' damage as Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota

A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-five hurricane tore through the US island of Rota in the Pacific on Monday, with authorities saying they had received reports of "major" damage. Local authorities on the small island -- the southernmost part of the Northern Marianas -- said they had…

The Economic Times

'Catastrophic' Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota

UNITED STATES - A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane made landfall on the US island of Rota in the Pacific on Monday, the National Weather Service said, warning of "catastrophic damage and (a) life threatening situation".

Bangkok Post

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Super typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota causing ‘catastrophic’ damage

Before landfall, the NWS had warned that a direct hit would make most of the island ‘uninhabitable for weeks, perhaps longer’

The Times of India

‘Very dangerous’ Super Typhoon Bavi barrels towards US Pacific islands with 280 kmph winds

Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm of Category 5 hurricane strength, is bearing down on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, triggering emergency evacuations. Destructive winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rain are already lashing the US Pacific territories. Authorities warn of catastrophic damage, with many structures potentially becoming uninhabitable…

AAP

Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Tyrese Proctor has put on a shooting clinic and Bryce Cotton dazzled in his Boomers debut as Australia trounced Guam in a World Cup qualifier in Perth.

Ballotpedia

Seven states have candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

As many of us rest and relax for the July 4 Independence Day holiday, the coming weeks promise further opportunities for civic engagement.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering

Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are bracing for a possible super typhoon, just months after the region was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year

The Economic Times

In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neither

An invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's trees, as birds are crucial for seed dispersal and germination. Without them, seeds fall near parent trees, facing overwhelming threats and drastically reducing the forest's ability to regenerate.…

The Conversation

US territories have a voice in Congress but no vote – here’s why

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, millions of Americans who live outside the 50 states are excluded from full participation in its democracy.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is a tragedy’: swimming snakes open new front in battle with Balearic lizards

The insatiable horseshoe whip snake has become an existential threat to the Ibiza wall lizard

The Independent UK

Coast Guard searching Pacific Ocean for six people after losing contact with boat during Typhoon Sinlaku

The 145-foot cargo ship hasn’t been heard from since Thursday afternoon

The Independent UK

Super typhoon slows to a crawl as it bears down on remote US islands

The typhoon slowed to a crawl as it approached the islands, raising fears that the fierce storm won’t go away quickly

The Independent UK

Dangerous ‘super typhoon’ barrels toward remote US islands

US military officials have instructed personnel to prepare for the storm and shelter in place

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

the National Weather Service

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.