Tropical Depression Forms Near Southeast Mexico and is Expected to Soon Strengthen

## Overview ABC News is the news division of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), one of the “Big Three” television networks in the United States and a flagship property of Disney Entertainment[5]. As a major broadcast and digital news organization, ABC News produces national and international news coverage for television, radio, and online platforms, reaching millions of viewers and listeners daily. Its programming includes flagship shows like “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline,” and “20/20,” as well as extensive digital offerings through ABC News Live, its 24/7 streaming service. ## History ABC News traces its origins to 1943, when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) to divest one of its two radio networks to promote competition. The NBC Blue Network was sold to Edward J. Noble, rebranded as the American Broadcasting Company, and began operating independently[1][4][5]. ABC launched its television network in 1948, but for decades, its news division lagged behind CBS and NBC in both resources and ratings[1][3]. The network’s fortunes changed under the leadership of Leonard Goldenson, who acquired ABC in 1953 and forged strategic partnerships with Hollywood studios, integrating entertainment and news to broaden appeal[1][5]. ABC News began regular television broadcasts soon after the network’s launch, but it was not until the 1970s—with the rise of programs like “ABC Evening News” (later “World News Tonight”) and the hiring of high-profile anchors—that the division began to compete seriously with its rivals[3]. Over the years, ABC News has been at the forefront of adopting new technologies, from color broadcasting to digital streaming, and has expanded its reach through radio (ABC News Radio remains the largest commercial radio news organization in the U.S.) and innovative online platforms[3][5]. ## Key Achievements ABC News has broken major stories

## Overview The National Hurricane Center (NHC), a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is the primary U.S. agency responsible for monitoring, forecasting, and issuing warnings about tropical cyclones—including hurricanes and tropical storms—in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins[1][3][6]. Headquartered on the campus of Florida International University in Miami, Florida, the NHC’s mission is to save lives, mitigate property loss, and improve economic efficiency by providing accurate, timely, and actionable information to the public, emergency managers, businesses, and international partners[1][2][4]. ## What the NHC Does The NHC operates 24/7, maintaining a continuous watch on tropical weather systems. Its Hurricane Specialist Unit (HSU) issues forecasts, advisories, and warnings, including the Tropical Weather Outlook (four times daily), and detailed forecast packages every six hours during active storms[1][6]. The Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch (TAFB) supports these efforts with marine forecasts, satellite interpretation, and specialized analyses covering over 10 million square nautical miles[7]. The NHC also coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies, the media, and international meteorological services to ensure consistent, reliable information flow before, during, and after hurricane events[1][5][6]. ## History and Key Achievements Established in the mid-20th century, the NHC has evolved into a world leader in hurricane forecasting, leveraging advances in satellite technology, computer modeling, and data analytics. Over the decades, the NHC has dramatically improved forecast accuracy; for example, the average error in 48-hour hurricane track forecasts has been reduced by more than half since the 1990s[5]. The NHC’s public outreach and education programs have also played a critical role in increasing community resilience and preparedness[1][6]. ## Current Status and Notable Aspects Today, the NHC is on