The northern lights returned to skies across the U.S. and the world over Thursday night after a powerful solar storm triggered stunning celestial displays also known as aurora borealis.
The big picture: Extreme G4 geomagnetic conditions were observed Thursday and remained overnight, per NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, which warned the storm had the potential to disrupt communications and the electric power grid.
President Biden called on Israel to stop firing at UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Friday, while three European leaders issued a joint statement condemning Israel's attacks.
Why it matters: Israeli troops wounded four members of the UN Interim Force in Southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) in two separate incidents on Thursday and Friday, sparking strong international backlash and raising additional scrutiny on its ground operation in the area.
Nihon Hidakanyo, aJapanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for its advocacy to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
The big picture: The committee honored the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ahead of the coming 80th anniversary of the U.S. bombings.
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved closer to an understanding on the scope of Israel's planned retaliation against Iran during their call on Wednesday, three U.S. and Israeli officials tell Axios.
Why it matters: The Biden administration accepts that Israel will soon launch a major attack on Iran, but it fears that strikes on certaintargets could dramatically escalate the regional war.
A "Rocky Horror Picture Show" production in Boston is catching attention, starting with an actor with an Ecuadorian flag over their suit.
Why it matters: The Full Body Cast — which has put on the show since 1984 — celebrated its first all-Latino shadowcast of the cult classic, a special Hispanic Heritage Month rendition.
The big picture: The all-Hispanic cast may be a first for FBC, but performers say it's also a testament to Latinos' growing presence in the fandom as the film approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Catch up quick: "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is an audacious, absurd outer space musical with a drag queen that has captivated generations.
1. Chile's government announced plans this week to cancel the student debt for more than one million college students.
The amount to be canceled for each student that signs up to the program will depend on different factors, including the number of installments owed and whether the student has graduated.
Chileans have pushed for the measure for more than a decade, beginning with a 2011 student protest movement that included current President Gabriel Boric.
2. Nicaraguan organizations are warning that new changes to a cybercrime law could lead to criminal charges against journalists who cover the regime of President Daniel Ortega even after they've gone into exile.
U.S. adults are now more likely to say they'd reach out to someone if they were considering suicide, including Latinos who in the past have been reluctant due to stigma, a new poll shows.
The big picture: Suicide cases in the U.S. reached a record high last year, and the number of adults who say they know someone who has attempted it or died by it has been rising in the past five years.
Latinas have been largely left out of designing and developing beauty products despite their role in fueling the industry's growth.
Why it matters: Cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products rake in about $400 billion worldwide a year, and are expected to have a revenue of $580 billion by 2027.
