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As of October 19, 2024, the Atlantic hurricane season has seen a surge in activity, with five hurricanes making landfall in the U.S. Experts attribute this increase to climate change and warmer ocean temperatures, raising concerns about future storm intensity and frequency.
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Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida, on October 9, 2024, causing extensive damage, including tornadoes, flooding, and power outages. The storm has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and left millions without power, with recovery efforts ongoing as the hurricane weakens to a post-tropical cyclone.
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On October 13, 2024, SpaceX successfully caught its Super Heavy booster mid-air using mechanical arms at its Texas launch pad. This milestone demonstrates significant advancements in reusable rocket technology, crucial for future lunar and Mars missions. The upper stage of the Starship also completed a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, fulfilling mission objectives.
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Recent analyses reveal that Hurricane Milton's intensity and rainfall were significantly enhanced by climate change. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Florida, exhibited characteristics that would have been less severe in a cooler climate. This highlights the ongoing impact of global warming on extreme weather events.
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Mexico has secured approximately $20 billion in investments from major companies like Amazon and Woodside Energy, signaling a renewed effort to regain foreign investor confidence. This comes amid concerns over recent controversial reforms in the energy sector and judiciary under President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration.
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Following the Crew-8 mission's return from the International Space Station, one NASA astronaut was hospitalized for observation due to an unspecified medical issue. The crew, which included three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after nearly eight months in space.