Currently a category 4 storm, Hurricane Joaquin remains worrisome for residents along the East Coast of the U.S. It’s a particularly difficult forecast that hinges on the behavior of several different atmospheric features over North America and the North Atlantic Ocean. Regardless of the ultimate outcome of Joaquin’s path, portions …

Activists plan to hold a series of sit-ins, speeches, and debates to commemorate the first anniversary of the Umbrella Movement at Tamar Park on Sept. 26-28. Members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China plan to rally on Sept. 27 in Tsim Sha Tsui. …

Spanish air traffic controllers plan to stage two nationwide partial strikes 0600-1800 CEST on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Unless averted, the walkout is likely to result in flight delays and cancellations, particularly on short-haul and domestic routes. Spanish authorities may mandate a required minimum level of service, which would …