Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, with the Big Island likely to face the worst effects. Forecasters say the storm is strengthening in the Central Pacific as it approaches, raising the risk of flooding, rough conditions and weather disruption across parts of the state.

Florida communities are expanding climate resilience measures as sea level rise and stronger storms increase flooding and strain infrastructure. Local responses include planning changes, engineering projects and public-facing programs designed to limit damage, protect services and help coastal areas cope with more frequent and severe environmental stress.

South Korea sends its first trial container ship through the Arctic, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can work as a viable commercial passage to Europe. The PanStar Acro departs from Busan New Port on Saturday, making intermediate calls before completing the trial voyage and returning.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan early Sunday, with strong tremors felt in the Tokyo area. Authorities issue no tsunami alert, and preliminary assessments place the quake at about magnitude 5.9, making it a notable but not tsunami-generating seismic event in one of the world’s most earthquake-prone regions.

A gibbon sanctuary outside Los Angeles marks 50 years of caring for endangered singing gibbons. The Gibbon Conservation Center, operating since 1976, provides specialized support for the animals’ welfare and remains focused on the care and conservation of a species that faces continuing pressure in the wild.