Japan – Typhoon Atsani

Indications continue to point toward Super Typhoon Atsani hooking to the northeast with its destructive winds and widespread flooding rain bypassing Japan. Even if Atsani curves out to sea prior to reaching Japan, it could still impact eastern Honshu, including Tokyo, with gusty showers early next week.

Mexico – New Process at San Ysidro

Pedestrians going to Tijuana from San Diego at the San Ysidro crossing must now choose between a line for Mexicans who get walked through unchecked, and a line for foreigners who must show a passport, fill out a form and — if staying more than a week — pay 322 pesos, …