1. Hurricane Maria leaves behind a wake of devastation.

Just days after Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean as a category 5, Hurricane Maria took the same course. After a short period of "rapid intensification," Maria intensified to a category 5 just in time to make landfall in the island of Dominica. It then moved on to Puerto Rico. Hurricane Maria made landfall as a category 4 storm. Maria lashed the US territory and before it was all over, the entire country was left without power. Hurricane Maria is expected to stay offshore of the United States.

2. Sen. John McCain says "No" on healthcare for the second time.

When Sen. John McCain was diagnosed with cancer, the healthcare debate was raging in Washington. Republicans needed only a small margin of votes to pass the bill that would remove Obamacare. McCain Said no then, and just a few days ago McCain said no again. This sets the healthcare debate back again as republicans struggle to pass a bill.

3. iOS & iPhones.

Last week, Apple unveiled its new line of iPhones along with a new iOS update for its devices. The iPhone 8 is available for purchase as well. the device is equipped with wireless charging and a better camera. As for the iOS 11 update, it changed the look of some of the apps and interfaces of the device. It isn't as drastic as the facelift from iOS 6 to iOS 7, but there is a noticeable difference. The update added a new files app that changes how you use iCloud storage, the ability to scan QR codes directly from your camera, a customizable control center, and most notably, a "do not disturb while driving" feature. The feature works by having your phone detect when you're driving and prevents you from getting notifications while driving. You can turn the feature off in settings. iPhone "X" will be available for purchase in mid-October.

4. Mexico gets hit again.

Another earthquake hit the southern portion of the country Saturday morning, this time of 6.1 magnitude. Earlier in the week, Mexico was hit by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that left close to 300 people dead. On September 8th, an 8.1 magnitude quake struck off the coast and left almost 100 people dead. Many people in the country are worried about the structural integrity of many of the buildings in urban areas of the nation. Even a 6.1 magnitude quake can do moderate damage to the most structurally sound buildings. Rescue operations are continuing in Mexico City after Tuesday's 7.1 quake. Rescuers are "using silence to save lives." The practice involves raising a fist high in the air, a symbol of both solidarity and silence so rescuers can hear those trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings

5. President Trump speaks on sports.

President Donald Trump had some harsh words to say to athletes in the NFL and to Steph Curry on Saturday. The president said "players that kneel during the national anthem should be fired" and he revoked Steven Curry's invitation to the White House. This quickly drew criticism from both NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell and NBA star LeBron James. Goodell said that Trump's comments were "divisive" while James called Trump a "bum." Trump went on to say that "if fans would leave the stadium, the problem would stop."

Bonus: The Red Cross needs you.

If you would like to donate to help hurricane and earthquake victims, you can do so via the Red Cross' website. They can use any level of donation you can give.

http://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate