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Florida Braces for Catastrophic Hurricane Milton: Historic Evacuations, Airport Closures, and Major Event Cancellations
Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm with 165 mph winds, is set to wreak havoc on Florida, prompting widespread evacuations and massive resource mobilization. Tampa's airport is closing, major events are canceled, and state officials are addressing fuel shortages and emergency preparations.
HBO Doc 'Money Electric' Sparks Debate Over Bitcoin Creator's Identity; Peter Todd in the Spotlight
HBO's new documentary 'Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery' suggests Peter Todd as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, igniting skepticism among experts. Despite circumstantial evidence and dramatic confrontations, Todd dismisses the claim, leaving the mystery unresolved.
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Severe weather from remnants of Hurricane Kirk is causing heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Europe, with Belgium and France under high alert. Belgian provinces Namur, Liège, and Luxembourg face orange and near-red alerts, while 25 French departments, including Île-de-France, are bracing for a month's worth of rain in a single day.
Uber has expanded its electric vehicle fleet to over 182,000 EVs, with drivers adopting them five times faster than the average in the US, Canada, and Europe. At its Go-Get Zero event, Uber unveiled an AI assistant to aid drivers in the EV transition and announced several new sustainability initiatives, including an EV-only Uber Green service in 40 cities and a mentorship program for EV drivers.
On October 8, the Indian stock market rebounded, with the BSE Sensex climbing 584.81 points to close at 81,634.81 and the Nifty50 rising 217.38 points to 25,013.15, ending a six-day losing streak. Despite the recovery, analysts advise caution, noting key support levels and potential resistance, while market sentiment hinges on the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming monetary policy meeting.
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken has granted preliminary approval for a groundbreaking $2.78 billion settlement allowing college sports programs to pay athletes directly. The settlement, effective October 18, 2024, includes a revenue-sharing pool and maintains athletes' rights to negotiate NIL deals, addressing long-standing NCAA compensation issues.