Hurricane Erin strikes the Outer Banks of North Carolina, causing flooding on a section of highway.
RODANTE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin has brought significant flooding to parts of the main highway in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, accompanied by strong winds and waves that have crashed beneath beach homes as the storm begins to slowly move away from the East Coast on Thursday. Forecasters expect the storm to peak on Thursday. […]
North Korea Constructed Hidden Missile Site Near Chinese Border That Can Target the US
North Korea’s Secret Missile Base Near China North Korea has established a covert missile base merely miles from its border with China. This base is reportedly capable of housing missiles that might threaten the US mainland, as highlighted in a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). This undisclosed facility is situated […]
Kim’s sister states that North Korea will never view the South as a diplomatic ally.
State media announced on Wednesday that Kim Yeo Jung, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has once again dismissed South Korea’s attempts to strengthen diplomatic relations, asserting that North Korea will not recognize Seoul as a legitimate partner. Her comments fit into a well-established pattern of confrontational rhetoric that often emerges […]
California man acknowledges sending weapons to North Korea and receives 8-year prison sentence
A man from California has confessed to facilitating an unusual attack on South Korea by transporting weapons and ammunition to North Korea, authorities revealed on Tuesday. Shenghua Wen, 42, entered the U.S. from China in 2012 on a student visa, yet stayed beyond its expiration, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in […]
Undocumented immigrant receives 8-year sentence for trafficking arms to North Korea
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Arms Smuggling to North Korea A man accused of smuggling firearms and military equipment to North Korea was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday. Shenghua Wen, a 42-year-old from Ontario, California, has been in federal custody since December 2024. He pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy, violating the International […]
Explosion at veterinary office in North Carolina injures firefighters after accident breaks gas line
Explosion in Wilmington, North Carolina A beach town in North Carolina experienced a significant explosion on Tuesday morning. This incident was triggered by a hit-and-run driver who struck a veterinarian gas line, resulting in at least three firefighters being hospitalized. According to officials from the Wilmington Police Department, the driver veered off the road and […]
Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Alerts Issued as Hurricane Erin Nears North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Hurricane Erin is moving toward the United States, prompting warnings of dangerous and possibly life-threatening conditions along parts of the East Coast, particularly for North Carolina’s Outer Banks. While it’s unlikely that the hurricane will make landfall, forecasts suggest that the storm’s outer bands might brush against the North Carolina coastline as it strengthens. As […]
Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Smuggling Weapons to North Korea
Chinese National Sentenced for Smuggling to North Korea On Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a Chinese national has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his involvement in smuggling weapons and sensitive technology into North Korea. Shenghua Wen, originally from the People’s Republic of China, pled guilty to charges related to […]
Hurricane Erin leads to evacuations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Hurricane Erin Approaches North Carolina As Hurricane Erin looms off the coast, Holly Andrzejewski found herself without visitors at the Atlantic Inn on Hatteras Island. The storm, thought to be staying offshore, has prompted evacuations on a nearby barrier island. Officials caution that Erin could create perilous rip currents and inundate marsh roads with up […]
Hurricane Erin’s dangerous effects lead to evacuations and states of emergency in North Carolina
Hurricane Erin is making its way across the Atlantic, prompting North Carolina officials to declare a state of emergency and advise residents and visitors to evacuate certain areas due to its status as a formidable Category 4 hurricane. This storm marks the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and is already one […]