Hawaiian island in the Pacific, fifth-most populated of eight major islands
A Foot-and-Mouth outbreak in Uganda has triggered calls for intensified vaccination and stricter movement checks as farmers in Lyengoma Village blame contested grazing land, while authorities push to prevent wider spread.
A roundup of recent studies and local efforts shows community-managed fishing areas and wildlife monitoring are shaping marine wildlife conservation. New methods reveal deeper whale shark behaviours and ongoing challenges from climate change and fishing practices, while regional initiatives seek to protect vulnerable species.
Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with winds around 75 mph. It threatens Hawaii Island with life-threatening rain, flooding, and storm surges. Officials have issued hurricane warnings for the Big Island, with tropical storm warnings for Maui, Oahu, and others as the system tracks west-northwest, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions.