Controversial inflight device: Knee Defender

A flight has been grounded after a customer refused to remove a gadget designed to prevent the seat in front being reclined. United Flight 1462 from Newark to Denver was forced to divert to Chicago's O'Hare airport after a fight broke out between two passengers over one's use of the device.

The 2003 invention of 6'3-tall American Ira Goldman -- "I was tired of being bumped in the knees by reclining seats" -- the Knee Defender is a small pair of plastic clips that attach to your lowered seat-back table, locking the chair in front of you in place so the passenger can't recline.

Controversial inflight device: Should the Knee Defender be banned?

The gadget does not violate any FAA regulations (it can’t be used during taxi, takeoff, and landing, when the tray must be upright), but airlines have the right to forbid its use. United Airlines prohibits the device on its flights, as do all other major U.S. airlines, according to the AP.

Here’s The $22 Gadget That Started A Huge Fight Causing A United Airlines Flight To Get Diverted

Iceland volcano triggers air traffic ban

Iceland has issued a red alert to aviation after indications of a possible eruption under the country's biggest glacier, the Vattnajokull. The Icelandic Met Office warned that a small eruption had taken place under the Dyngjujokull ice cap.

Airspace over the site has been closed, but all Icelandic airports currently remain open, authorities say. A Europe-wide alert has also been upgraded.

Iceland volcano: Eruption under ice-cap sparks red alert

Two earthquakes measuring greater than 5 in magnitude — the biggest yet — shook the volcano beneath Iceland's vast Vatnajokull glacier early Sunday. The Met Office recorded earthquakes of 5.3 and 5.1 in the early hours.

Iceland volcano: Bardarbunga remains quiet

Ice caps the volcano, which complicates the efforts at prediction, says Gudmundsson. If the magma erupts beneath the ice, the result would be sudden floods and a buildup of water vapor and pressure under the ice cap that could lead to a tremendous explosion if the magma melts through, sending ash as high as the stratosphere. That’s what happened in 2010.

Icelandic Volcano Eruption Leads to Air Travel Warning

Goliath Grouper eat a Black Tip Shark

There's always a bigger fish...Fisherman left shocked after a giant grouper eats WHOLE the shark they had just caught. A group of fishermen were left reeling after a huge grouper fish gobbled up a four-foot-long shark - in a single chomp.

Facebook 'satire' tag

Facebook is testing a new feature that warns users of satirical content posted from sites like the Onion.

Stories posted in users' feeds are being tagged as "[Satire]" in an apparent move to prevent them being mistaken for real news stories.

Satirical stories have provoked confusion and angry comments from some social media users.

In a move that could permanently cripple the Internet’s unchecked hoax industry, Facebook this week announced that it’s experimenting with a tag that will mark sites such as the Onion, Clickhole and Empire News as satire — and, hopefully, alert the millions of gullible people who share these sites as truth each week.

Facebook “satire” tag could wipe out the Internet’s terrible hoax-news industry

"We are running a small test which shows the text '[Satire]' in front of links to satirical articles in the related articles unit in News Feed," a Facebook spokesperson told the BBC. "This is because we received feedback that people wanted a clearer way to distinguish satirical articles from others in these units."

Facebook testing 'satire' tag for parody news in the feed

Taylor Swift's Shake it Off

Swift sports multiple personas in the music video, including one that is reminiscent of Lady Gaga. The song is an ode to the "haters" that Swift is shaking off -- and, of course, there is the dancing. Writing for USA Today, Brian Mansfield said Swift's message seems to be "Hate me all you want ... but you're missing all the fun."

Taylor Swift releases new song and video

"To be honest with you, it's kind of scary up here," she said from atop the Empire State Building before inviting fans inside, where she revealed the first of three surprises.

"I have a new song I'm going to play you in 30 seconds. The idea [behind the song is] that I've had to learn a pretty tough lesson in the last couple of years: People can say what they want about us, at any time ... and we cannot control that.

The only thing we can control is our reaction to it. I figure we have two options: We can let it change [us] ... option two is you just shake it off."

Taylor Swift Drops 'Shake It Off' Single, Announces Album

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has quickly gone from a fundraising campaign to a viral Internet sensation, raising $15.6 million so far for the ALS Association to research Lou Gehrig’s disease. Nominates Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Cristiano Ronaldo, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Mark Zuckerberg.

Here’s How the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Actually Started

Official Ice Bucket Challenge

About 30,000 Americans now have the disease, which attacks nerve cells and eventually leads to total paralysis, although the mind remains sharp. Life expectancy is typically two to five years from the time of diagnosis. The association said Sunday it's received $13.3 million in donations since July 29, compared with $1.7 million during the same time period last year. There were approximately 260,000 new donors.

NEWS/ Jennifer Lopez, Iggy Azalea and Nina Dobrev Do ALS Ice Bucket Challenge—And Emblem3 Gets Naked!

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to leave embassy 'soon'

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has suggested he will be leaving London's Ecuadorean embassy "soon" after two years' refuge but gave no more details.  Mr Assange is wanted for questioning over alleged sex assaults in Sweden and faces arrest if he leaves the embassy.

Julian Assange speaks of 'leaving' Ecuador embassy

Widespread reports had suggested the WikiLeaks website founder needs hospital treatment for heart and lung problems. But the 43-year-old denied he was leaving the embassy for health reasons.

"Being detained in various ways in this country without charge for four years and in this embassy for two years which has no outside area, therefore no sunlight… it is an environment in which any healthy person would find themselves soon enough with certain difficulties."

Julian Assange Will Leave Embassy 'Soon'

Ricardo Patino told the Guardian that he believed the UK was violating Assange's human rights by refusing to allow him to leave the building without fear of arrest.

With the Swedish courts last month rejecting an attempt by Assange's lawyers to quash the warrant for his arrest, Britain continuing to insist he will be arrested the instant he steps foot outside the building and the Australian refusing to budge, the situation has now reached political and legal deadlock. British police maintain a 24-hour presence outside the embassy, at a total cost to date estimated at more than £7m.

Julian Assange has had his human rights violated, says Ecuador foreign minister

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin dating

Jennifer Lawrence, 24 may have moved on swiftly from her relationship with fellow actor Nicholas Hoult. The “Hunger Games” actress is reportedly dating Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 37, sources confirm to E! News. The unlikely pair has been spending time together since late June, shortly after the Oscar winner split with Hoult.

Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Martin Dating? Actress Moves On Following Nicholas Hoult Breakup

While both notoriously private, back on July 1 Chris and Jennifer were seen at an afterparty following his band Coldplay's gig at London's The Royal Albert Hall. The outing came four months after Gwyneth and Chris - who have two children together - announced they were 'consciously uncoupling' via a statement on her lifestyle blog Goop.

Chris Martin is 'quietly dating Jennifer Lawrence' after rumours estranged wife Gwyneth Paltrow is romancing Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk

Emily Ratajkowski on Getting Her Dream Role

Emily Ratajkowski, the stunning supermodel who stole the limelight from Robin Thicke in the music video, Blurred Lines, has released an official still from her new movie project. From her Instagram account, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model shares a sizzling new picture from We Are Your Friends.

Emily Ratajkowski Instagram PHOTOS: 'Blurred Lines' Model Shares Sexy Pics From 'We Are Your Friends' With Zac Efron!

The director David Fincher (Fight Club, The Social Network) took notice; he cast her in his next movie, Gone Girl, which is due out in October. In the film, based on Gillian Flynn’s best-selling 2012 novel, Ratajkowski plays Andie, a college student and mistress of a journalist (and possible wife murderer) played by Ben Affleck.

Model Emily Ratajkowski on Getting Her Dream Role in Gone Girl

Model Emily Ratajkowski is super sexy, but Lands’ End customers were none too pleased to be gifted with a free edition of ‘GQ’ magazine, featuring the ‘Blurred Lines’ dancer on the cover. In fact, they were ‘horrified’ by the ‘pornographic’ cover!

‘GQ’ Cover: Lands’ End Customers Freak Out Over ‘Pornographic’ Photo

Much like in last summer's pop video, the 23-year-old wears very little in the glamorous shots taken taken by fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth at the Penthouse Suite at the Standard, New York.

Too hot to handle! Gone Girl's Emily Ratajkowski strips to racy lingerie for sultry photo shoot

Céline Dion halts career

The superstar vocalist is cancelling shows that were slated through March 22, 2015, including a tour of Asia planned for the fall and regular shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Show organizers say the singer also has not recovered from an illness that has inflamed her throat muscles and prevented performances in Las Vegas since July 29.

Celine Dion cancels all shows, cites family health

Her husband, Rene Angelil, 72, had surgery in December to remove a cancerous tumour from his throat. Prior to the surgery, Angelil had stepped aside as Dion's long-time manager. He had undergone treatment for throat cancer in 1999.

"I want to devote every ounce of my strength and energy to my husband's healing, and to do so, it's important for me to dedicate this time to him and to our children," Dion said in a statement.

"I also want to apologize to all my fans everywhere, for inconveniencing them, and I thank them so much for their love and support."

Celine Dion announces show biz hiatus to focus on ailing husband

"Since René's surgery last December to remove a cancerous tumour, it's been a very difficult and stressful time for the couple as they deal with the day-to-day challenges of fighting this disease while trying to juggle a very active show business schedule, and raise their three young children."

"My husband is doing really well," she said. "He's working really hard on his health and he's being a dad at the house, which I'm really happy about."

Angélil and Dion have three young children, René-Charles, 13, and fraternal twins Eddy and Nelson, 3½.​

Céline Dion halts career to care for husband René Angélil

Ferguson, Missouri Violence

What's happening in Ferguson is "eerily familiar" to protests in Egypt, Turkey and Ukraine, said Zeynep Tufekci, assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, who teaches about the social impacts of technology.

People in Ferguson, Mo., didn't wait for news conferences, petitions or legal action to bring national attention to their streets after a police officer fatally shot an unarmed black teen. They snapped a photo. They used a hashtag. And, in the span of five days, their growing, stinging social media cloud of real-time updates shaped a raw public discourse about the teen, Michael Brown, race relations and police force in the USA.

No filter: Social media show raw view of #Ferguson

A candlelight vigil to honor Brown turns violent. More than a dozen businesses are vandalized and looted.

Ferguson police and city leaders say a number of death threats to the police force have been received in relation to the fatal shooting. Hundreds gather outside the Ferguson Police Department to demand justice for Brown's death.

St. Louis County Police Chief says the name of the officer involved in the shooting will not be released due to threats on social media.

Timeline: Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Mo.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) announced that the Missouri Highway Patrol would be taking over security operations in Ferguson, a town that has witnessed a series of tense standoffs between residents and heavily-armored police officers.

Missouri Highway Patrol to take over security in Ferguson

Robin Williams’ Parkinson’s Disease

Robin Williams was battling the early stages of Parkinson's disease when he took his life, his grieving widow revealed.

In a statement, Susan Schneider said the beloved comedy actor wasn't ready to share the diagnosis with the world, and added that his 'sobriety was intact' at the time of his death.

She also said the 63-year-old was also struggling with depression and anxiety. Authorities said the actor-comedian's death was suicide. 

Robin Williams was battling early stages of Parkinson's disease when he hanged himself, his wife reveals and insists he was sober

Actor Michael J. Fox, who has long had the disease and is known for his efforts to fund research into it, tweeted that he was stunned to learn Williams had early symptoms.

"Stunned to learn Robin had PD. Pretty sure his support for our Fdn predated his diagnosis. A true friend; I wish him peace," Fox tweeted.

Pop star Linda Ronstadt revealed in 2013 that she had Parkinson's and said the disease had robbed her of her ability to sing. Boxer Muhammad Ali, the late radio personality Casey Kasem and the late Pope John Paul II are among other well-known figures diagnosed with the disease.

Robin Williams' Wife: He Had Parkinson's Disease

A chronic disease that progressively worsens, causing formerly competent men and women to gradually lose control of their own bodies, and it’s the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s.

Other research has shown that depression may be the result of biological factors that the two diseases share and that a chemical imbalance in the brain could contribute to both. For instance, changes in levels of hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain, like dopamine and serotonin, caused by Parkinson’s may increase the likelihood that a person will also develop depression, since both are involved in mood regulation.

Robin Williams’ Parkinson’s: The Link Between the Chronic Disease and Depression

Robin Williams Dies At 63

The sheriff's office suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, the release said, "but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made."

Williams' publicist, Mara Buxbaum, said Williams had been "battling severe depression of late," according to the Los Angeles Times. "This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."

Actor-Comedian Robin Williams Dies At 63

His wife, Susan Schneider, also released a statement saying: "This morning I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings," she said in the statement. "On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope that the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."

Robin Williams, actor and comedian, found dead in home

Pope Francis condemn ISIS

Pope Francis used unusually strong language to condemn the actions of Islamists in their continuing campaign against minorities in Iraq on Sunday and called for an end to violence in the name of God.

The pope deplored reports of "thousands of people, including many Christians, driven from their homes in a brutal manner; children dying of thirst and hunger in their flight; women kidnapped; people massacred; [and] violence of every kind."

He added: "All this gravely offends God and humanity. Hatred is not to be carried in the name of God. War is not to be waged in the name of God."

Pope Francis: Isis violence against minorities in Iraq must be stopped

The jihadist terrorist group ISIS, which means the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – although it is unrecognized as a nation – took over Qaraqosh, the largest Christian town in Iraq, warning Christians to “leave, convert or die.” They are systematically beheading children. It is a part of an unprecedented, recent effort by the ISIS to extinguish Christians from northern Iraq.

Within the past few months, ISIS has taken over Fallujah, Tikrit, and Tel Afar in northern Iraq. Composed of radical Sunni Muslims, ISIS is also terrorizing Shia and some Kurdish Muslims. Besides eradicating Christians, its goals include removing the Shia Muslim population. Next, it is going after certain Kurdish Muslims, marching toward Erbil, the Kurdish capital of Iraq.

Emboldened ISIS Barbarically Slaughtering Christians In Iraq As Obama Golfs

President Obama said Thursday he has authorized "targeted" air strikes if necessary to protect American interests in Iraq from insurgent forces that are taking over the country's northern cities.

If the terrorist group ISIS reaches Erbil, the president said he will call in U.S. air strikes. The U.S. has an embassy and other staffers in the city. Air strikes have also been authorized to protect families fleeing ISIS in the Sinjar Mountains.

U.S. aircraft, escorted by fighter jets, dropped 5,300 gallons of fresh drinking water and 8,000 meals ready to eat. The aircraft were over the drop area for less than 15 minutes flying at a low altitude, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The emergency effort is being deployed to help a group of 40,000 Yazidis, a group of ethnic Kurds, who fled villages in northern Iraq under threat from ISIS.

Obama Authorizes Air Strikes, Humanitarian Aid Mission in Iraq

Kylie Jenner’s 17th birthday

“I shaved the back of my head for my birthday,” announced Jenner in a pre-award show red-carpet interview (she arrived with sister Kim Kardashian). Along with their family, the sisters won the Choice TV Reality Show award for Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

TEEN CHOICE AWARDS: KYLIE JENNER SHOWS OFF HER NEWLY SHAVED HEAD

'Happy birthday @kyliejenner ;) glad I got to spend it with u. So dope watching u grow up', Justin Bieber wrote.

Justin Bieber's Instagram - Birthday Wish

Passenger Plane Crashes Around Tehran, Iran

The Iran-140 Sepahan Air jetliner was bound for Tabas in Eastern Iran when it crashed just 5km west of the Iranian capital. According to eyewitness accounts, the plane appeared to lost control before taking off from the runway, and only lasted about several seconds in the air before diving into the ground.

Passenger plane crashes near Tehran's Mehrabad airport - Iranian media

All 40 passengers on board an Iranian jet have reportedly been killed after the plane crashed near an airport in the capital Tehran, state television reported.

Iran plane crash reportedly kills dozens

Iran has suffered a series of plane crashes, blamed on its ageing aircraft and poor maintenance record. There have been more than 200 accidents involving Iranian planes in the past 25 years, leading to more than 2,000 deaths.

Iran plane 'crashes near Tehran airport'

Supermoon & Perseids Meteor Shower

A ‘supermoon’ is to light up the night sky alongside this year’s Perseid meteor shower. The event will coincide with a period during the second week in August when it is common to see more than 100 meteors an hour.

The moon will be at its biggest and brightest for 20 years as it reaches the point in its orbit closest to Earth – known as perigee – at the same time as it becomes full. The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak – producing "fireballs as bright as Jupiter or Venus".

Huge Supermoon To Accompany Meteor Shower

The debris stream left by comet Swift-Tuttle, which produces the Perseids, is wide so the shooting stars could make an appearance well before the moon becomes full. 

Will the supermoon ruin the Perseids meteor shower? Annual astronomy event set to be outshone by extremely bright moon

Ebola Outbreak - International Public Health Emergency

The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency, but it is not recommending general bans on travel or trade. Director general Margaret Chan says west African countries' health systems need international help to manage infection.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency

Since Ebola was first identified in 1976, there have been more than 20 outbreaks in central and eastern Africa; this is the first to affect West Africa. The virus causes symptoms including fever, vomiting, muscle pain and bleeding. It is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids like blood, sweat, urine, saliva and diarrhea.

WHO: Ebola Outbreak Is A Public Health Emergency

An experimental serum given to Christian aid workers infected with the deadly Ebola virus was manufactured by a San Diego pharmaceutical firm using plants, the company and U.S. health authorities disclosed. The drug, which was produced by Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc., is called ZMapp and has not been evaluated for safety in humans, according to a company statement.

Mystery Ebola virus serum manufactured by San Diego firm

Putin hits back with ban on food from sanction nations, U.S & E.U.

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday slapped one-year bans and limits on food and agricultural imports from nations that have imposed sanctions on Russia over its defiant stance on Ukraine. The decision marks yet another escalation in a furious diplomatic stand-off that has seen Russia slip into growing international isolation and the onset of what some US media are calling a "new Cold War".

Putin hits back with ban on food from sanction nations

Russia’s agricultural and veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said Wednesday that Moscow would impose a ban on imports of all agricultural products from the United States, as well as fruits and vegetables from all the countries of the European Union.

‘Black Lists’ of Imported Foods to Russia Yet to Be Discussed by Government

Also on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared to threaten the partial closure of Russian airspace to Western airlines in retaliation for the sanctions that have put a squeeze on Russia's financial, energy and defence sectors. A new low-cost Russian airline, Dobrolet, was forced to ground its flights to the annexed peninsula of Crimea after the leases on its planes were affected by sanctions enacted last week.

Russia bans food imports from US, EU

Olivia Wilde breastfeeds son in Glamour magazine shoot

Olivia Wilde has posed for a fashion shoot while breastfeeding her new son. The 30-year-old actress is seen nursing Otis, now five months, in Glamour magazine's September issue. She tells the publication: 'Being shot with Otis is so perfect because any portrait of me right now isn’t complete without my identity as a mother being a part of that. Breastfeeding is the most natural thing.

'It's the most natural thing': Olivia Wilde breastfeeds her son Otis in new fashion shoot for Glamour magazine

Wilde, who gave birth to her and fiancé Jason Sudeikis’ baby in April, said she felt like the photo captured what it looks like to be a “multifaceted woman.”

Olivia Wilde Breast-Feeds In Couture For Glamour Cover Shoot

Justin Verlander presents baseball to Kate Upton

Model Kate Upton had a baseball tossed to her during Monday’s Tigers-Yankees game at Yankee Stadium by her boyfriend, Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander.

Watch Justin Verlander Toss a Baseball to Girlfriend Kate Upton

The model stayed for the duration of the match and clutched her momento as she left the stadium but couldn’t inspire the Detroit Tigers to victory as the Yankees ran out 2-1 winners. Upton is one of the most desirable women in the world having appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue two years in a row. 

Model Kate Upton brings the glamour to the Yankees as her boyfriend chucks her a ball

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Taylor Swift sings at Boston Children's Hospital

Taylor Swift, 24, sure knows how to make her fans smile. One little boy, Jordan Lee Nickerton, 7, was beaming with excitement when Taylor surprised him in his hospital room and spent hours playing with him. Not only did Taylor play a few games of air hockey with Jordan, she also brought along her guitar for an impromptu performance — much to Jordan’s delight.

Taylor Swift Serenades Little Boy, 7, With Cancer During Surprise Visit

The singer performed a song for one special little boy, Jordan Nickerson, 7, who has Williams Syndrome and is currently battling leukemia. Swift sang "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," as her tiny fan sang along and smiled in a video captured and posted Sunday on YouTube.

Taylor Swift sings for 7-year-old cancer patient Jordan Nickerson in Boston

Manchester United - 3 vs Liverpool - 1 in Miami

Manchester United got a boost of confidence by defeating Premier League rival Liverpool in the Champions Cup final.

Manchester United fans, who just suffered through the club’s worst season in two decades, were elated after the Red Devils beat the Reds 3-1 with three second-half goals by captain Wayne Rooney, Spaniard Juan Mata and 21-year-old Jesse Lingard.

Manchester United tops Liverpool in intimate International Champions Cup final at Sun Life Stadium

With Van Gaal clearly settled on a 3-5-2 formation – he has used it the whole way through the four-game US tour – this was now an excellent opportunity to have it seriously examined.

Manchester United beat Liverpool after second-half revival

Yunnan, China Earthquake 6.1

At least 398 people have been killed and some 1,300 injured by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in south-west China. State broadcaster CCTV said the earthquake was the strongest to hit the province in 14 years.

China earthquake kills hundreds in Yunnan province

Chinese state media said tremors were felt in Yunnan’s neighboring provinces of Guizhou and Sichuan.

China quake death toll rises to 381, over 1,800 injured

The city of Zhaozhong, about 300 kilometers from Yunnan's capital city, Kunming, is on the earthquake belt and has been occasionally struck by earthquakes.

Quake Jolts China's Yunnan Province

Taiwan Gas Explosions

Several blasts have ripped through Kaohsiung, a city in south-western Taiwan, killing at least 25, injuring over 270 and overturning the cars in the street, the Fire Agency said. The cause is thought to be gas leaks in the sewage system.

25 dead, over 270 injured as multiple gas explosions hit Taiwan city

Taiwan's Prime Minister Jiang Yi-huah said at least five blasts shook the streets of Kaohsiung, a port city of 2.8 million.

Chang Jia-juch, the director of the Central Disaster Emergency Operation Centre, said the leaking gas had been identified as propene, meaning that the resulting fires could not be extinguished by water. The source of the leak was unknown.

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu said several petrochemical companies have pipelines built along the sewage system in Cianjhen, which has both factories and residential buildings.

Taiwan city rocked by deadly gas explosions

The cause of the explosion and the owner of the leaky pipeline are still unknown. Government-owned refiner CPC Corp. said it doesn't own the pipeline. LCY Chemical Corp., a petrochemical maker, which local media reported as the owner of the pipeline, issued a statement that said its pipeline was more than 10 meters from the site of the blast and carried propene, which may not have the smell the residents reported.

Deadly Gas-Pipeline Explosions Rock Taiwan

Four firefighters were among the victims and two were missing, while at least six fire trucks were flung into the rubble.

Mystery Gas Blasts Tear Up Streets In Taiwan

Typhoon Halong

Regardless of its classification, the slow-moving low will cause periods of tropical downpours to spread from the Ryukyu Islands up to Japan's islands of Kyushu, Shikoku and western Honshu and to South Korea through the start of the weekend. Additional rain will continue to stream over most of this area into Sunday.

Japan, South Korea Face Tropical Floods, Typhoon Risk

Heavy rain associated with Halong wrapped into Guam, Rota and the northern Mariana Islands on July 30, and Andersen AFB, Guam had picked up 16.69 inches of rain from the tropical storm throughout the morning hours.

Tropical Storm Halong Hammers Guam; Flooding and Wind Damage Reported