Tropical Cyclone Mocha struck the coast of Myanmar on Sunday morning as a potentially devastating Category 4 storm.
Threat level: The storm contained maximum sustained winds of 155 mph as it moved ashore just north of Sittwe, Myanmar, though its winds have since weakened. This put it just shy of Category 5 intensity.
Invasive spotted lanternflies that wreak havoc on plants and trees are threatening to expand across vast swaths of the United States over the next decade if left unchecked, researchers say.
Why it matters: Officials hope that a clear-cut, kill-on-sight directive from federal and state agencies will help control the bug's growth.
The eggs of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest native to China, will begin hatching in several states over the next few weeks.
Why it matters: The insects are not known to bite, sting or attack people or animals, but they can be devastating to the United States' grape, orchard and logging industries.
