Hurricane Kiko, currently far east of Hawaii, could pass close to the island chain by mid-week.

The massive downpour resulted in storm reports covering much of the East Coast.

Long Reef Beach, on Sydney’s northeast coast, was closed by police while an investigation and attempt to locate the shark began.

These "ghost boats" aren't supernatural phenomena, but they are a haunting consequence of hurricane season. The 2017 storms left a particularly challenging legacy, with dozens of derelict ships requiring years of coordinated removal efforts.

The Buffalo Zoo welcomed a female red panda cub born on June 15 to parents Himalaya and Mogwai, but the newborn required intensive hand-rearing and round-the-clock care due to her mother's youth and inexperience. Zoo staff bottle-fed the cub every four hours with special formula and provided 24/7 supervision to ensure her survival during the critical early weeks.