NOAA forecasts an 82% chance of El Niño emerging by mid-2026, with a 96% probability it will persist through winter 2026-27, impacting global weather and reducing Atlantic hurricane activity.
The U.S. expelled 299 migrants to Panama in February 2025 without due process, violating asylum rights under a $14 million deal. Human Rights Watch says the move breaks international law and endangers those fleeing persecution.
