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Big changes are coming to South Korea as the country prepares to put an end to the centuries old practice of serving and eating dog meat. Getty Images

South Korea to ban dog meat by 2027, offering $450 per animal surrendered

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut suburb reportedly took out Hezbollah headquarters in Lebanon. AP Images

Israel ups Lebanon strikes, destroys Hezbollah headquarters near Beirut

The State Department enforced visa restrictions on travel agents, accused of smuggling migrants into the United States. Getty Images

Travel agents smuggle migrants to the US, some take charter flights

From handbags to horsepower, fluid color changes are creeping into our daily lives, with a new luxury line of handbags using new technology. eink.com

Tech meets luxury: E Ink and Delvaux unveil color-changing handbags

The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 26, that one of China's nuclear attack submarines sank earlier this year. Reuters Images

China’s naval efforts suffer blow with revelation its attack sub sank

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 4 storm. Pasco County Sheriff's Office via X

At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US

Mexico’s senate approved putting the National Guard under command of the military. Critics said the move gives armed forces too much power. Getty Images

Mexico transfers National Guard to military control amid backlash

A Vietnam War pilot who had been missing for over 50 years has finally been identified, found in central Vietnam. Getty Images

Remains of missing Vietnam War pilot identified after 50 years

Scientists have identified nearly 3,600-year-old cheese found on mummified bodies in northwest China, reported to be the oldest cheese found. Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists uncover 3,600-year-old cheese on mummified bodies

A Daily Caller report suggested that Wikipedia's parent organization paid left-wing organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars. Reuters

Wikimedia donates millions to left-wing activists that edit Wikipedia: Report

Russia is reportedly producing long-range attack drones in China for use in Ukraine, raising concerns over China’s involvement and support. Reuters

Secret drones from China could fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine: Report

North Korea's provocative balloon launches have prompted repeated airport shutdowns in South Korea, sparking public anxiety and disrupting air travel since late May. The disruptions have been substantial, with runway closures totaling 413 minutes across 20 separate days. Reuters

Trash balloons create chaos at South Korean airports

Hurricane Helene is expected to rapidly intensify before making landfall in Florida Thursday evening. AP Images

Hurricane Helene forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm

Chinese hackers compromised several American internet providers in a large-scale cybersecurity breach known as Salt Typhoon. Getty Images

US cybersecurity threatened by Chinese-linked ‘Salt Typhoon’ attack

The U.S. has transferred pest inspection duties for Mexican avocados to Mexico, raising concerns about food safety and trade relations. Getty Images

Calif. avocado growers outraged as US transfers pest inspection duties to Mexico

Julian Assange will make his first public appearance since his release from jail, testifying before the Council of Europe on Oct. 1. AP Images

Julian Assange schedules first public appearance since release

A woman accused the company behind the 'suicide pod' of exploiting and defrauding her out of her lifesavings. Getty Images

Alabama woman accused Swiss ‘suicide pod’ company of exploiting her

A newly discovered dinosaur species is now on display at a natural history museum in Spain, the Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra. GBE-UNED

New dinosaur species on display in Spain, more fossils expected

Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Sept. 25, marking the first time the group targeted central Israel. The missile, launched from southern Lebanon, was intercepted by Israel's David's Sling defense system. Reuters

Israel’s ‘David’s Sling’ intercepts Hezbollah ballistic missile

China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it launched a rare ICBM test into the Pacific Ocean, sparking international concerns. Reuters

China fires off rare ICBM test amid growing tensions in Indo-Pacific

A breakthrough using new technology is rewriting what we thought we knew about the Nazca lines, ancient works of massive art. PNS

AI uncovers hundreds of new Nazca geoglyphs in breakthrough discovery

Sweden authorities accused Iran of a cyberattack that sent thousands of text messages, calling for revenge over burnings of the Quran.

Sweden blames Iran for cyberattack after Quran burnings

Florida is bracing for Helene to make landfall on its northwestern coast as a Category 3 hurricane. NOAA

Florida, Southeast US brace for Helene

Maryland is ramping up its legal battle against the owners of the ship Dali that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Getty Images

Maryland files new lawsuit over Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse