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Hurricane Milton has restrengthened into a Category 5 hurricane. The storm poses a significant threat to a large portion of western Florida that will lead to devastating impacts including life-threatening storm surges, widespread power outages and flash flooding.

Category 5 Hurricane Milton threatens Florida

Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida as Category 5 Storm

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As 15 million residents of the US state of Florida&nbsp;brace for the impact of Hurricane Milton, scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday (Oct 9) night, experts have warned that it could forever change the Sunshine State's coastline.&nbsp;

As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), at least 95 per cent of Florida's west coast beaches are forecast to be inundated&nbsp;or continuously covered by ocean water when Milton, regarded as one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region, makes landfall.&nbsp;

“This is the most severe level of coastal change,"&nbsp;the federal agency warned. It added that&nbsp;“Milton’s waves and surge” could cause “erosion and overwash” to 100 per cent&nbsp;of the state’s beaches.

“The significance of the coastal change forecast for Milton’s impact to the Florida west coast cannot be overstated,” it added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The threat to Florida's coastline has been exacerbated due to Hurricane Helene's impact which had already inundated several beaches and eroded the dunes. The protective banks of&nbsp;sand along the shoreline that usually protected the inland&nbsp;no longer existed in many locations.&nbsp;

According to the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center, Hurricane Milton had regained power to become a Category 5&nbsp;storm with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph (270 kph). Although it may lose some of its momentum after the landfall, experts believe that it will still be ferocious enough to cause widespread damage.&nbsp;

"Fluctuations in intensity are likely while Milton moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico, but Milton is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the west-central coast of Florida Wednesday night," the agency said.

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<h2>Milton might poison air and water&nbsp;</h2>

According to reports, Hurricane Milton may travel through hazardous material facilities in the state, polluting the environment with harmful chemicals.

The sites that will face damage from the storm include concrete plants, electronic manufacturers and chemical plants. Experts say that hazardous substances can be released from these facilities when strong winds and rainfall hit storage tanks, pipelines, and containment systems.

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Kevin Guthrie, director of Florida’s emergency management division has already stated that the largest evacuation order in nearly a decade had been ordered in the state.&nbsp;

Authorities have urged the citizens to&nbsp;leave their homes in the evacuation zone and write their names and personal information on their arms in permanent marker so that their bodies can be identified in the worst-case scenario.

US President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip so that he can remain at the White House to monitor Milton, warning that it could be one of "worst storms in 100 years to hit Florida".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As 15 million residents of the US state of Florida brace for the impact of Hurricane Milton, scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday (Oct 9) night, experts have warned that it could forever change the Sunshine State's coastline.

As 15 million residents of the US state of Florida brace for the impact of Hurricane Milton, scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday (Oct 9) night, experts have warned that it could forever change the Sunshine State's coastline. As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), at least 95 per cent of Florida's west coast beaches are forecast to be inundated or continuously covered by ocean water when Milton, regarded as one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the region, makes landfall. “This is the most severe level of coastal change," the federal agency warned. It added that “Milton’s waves and surge” could cause “erosion and overwash” to 100 per cent of the state’s beaches. “The significance of the coastal change forecast for Milton’s impact to the Florida west coast cannot be overstated,” it added. The threat to Florida's coastline has been exacerbated due to Hurricane Helene's impact which had already inundated several beaches and eroded the dunes. The protective banks of sand along the shoreline that usually protected the inland no longer existed in many locations. According to the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center, Hurricane Milton had regained power to become a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph (270 kph). Although it may lose some of its momentum after the landfall, experts believe that it will still be ferocious enough to cause widespread damage. "Fluctuations in intensity are likely while Milton moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico, but Milton is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the west-central coast of Florida Wednesday night," the agency said. Watch | Why Did Hurricane Milton Intensify? × Milton might poison air and water According to reports, Hurricane Milton may travel through hazardous material facilities in the state, polluting the environment with harmful chemicals. The sites that will face damage from the storm include concrete plants, electronic manufacturers and chemical plants. Experts say that hazardous substances can be released from these facilities when strong winds and rainfall hit storage tanks, pipelines, and containment systems. Also read | Hurricane Milton can hit hazardous facilities, triggering fires, poisoning air and water Kevin Guthrie, director of Florida’s emergency management division has already stated that the largest evacuation order in nearly a decade had been ordered in the state. Authorities have urged the citizens to leave their homes in the evacuation zone and write their names and personal information on their arms in permanent marker so that their bodies can be identified in the worst-case scenario. US President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip so that he can remain at the White House to monitor Milton, warning that it could be one of "worst storms in 100 years to hit Florida". (With inputs from agencies)

Monstrous Hurricane Milton could permanently alter Florida's entire coastline, experts warn

At least six people were wounded, two of them seriously, in a stabbing attack in the Israeli city of Hadera on Wednesday. Watch the report for more insights!

Israel: 6 Injured in Stabbing Attack in Hadera, Attacker Killed

Israel: 6 Injured After Being Stabbed in Terror Attack in Hadera

An assailant stabbed six people in four different locations in Israel's Hadera and fled on a moped. In the incident, all the people were wounded, with some of them in critical condition.&nbsp;

The Israeli police alleged that the Hadera stabbing was a "terror attack".&nbsp;

According to the security sources, the accused was identified as Ahmad Jabareen, 36, an Israeli citizen from the nearby Arab city of Umm al-Fahm.&nbsp;

The police said the suspect has been located and “neutralized,” without elaborating.

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They say he stabbed people in four different locations and fled on a moped. He was reportedly on a motorcycle when he stabbed passersby and fled.&nbsp;

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center stated that six people have been injured and brought for treatment, including two in critical condition, three in serious condition, and one in moderate condition.&nbsp;

New police chief Daniel Levy implied that the Israeli police are currently unable to adequately prevent terror attacks, the Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

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“I want to stress that the Israel Police, these days, as you understand, is stretched to the limit,” he said. “My heart is with the injured, but it seems like this is what we’ll have to face in this period and we need to be strong.”

The attack comes as tensions in West Asia have heightened. Last week, seven people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv. The shooting attack happened just before Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

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An assailant stabbed six people in four different locations in Israel's Hadera and fled on a moped. In the incident, all the people were wounded, with some of them in critical condition.

An assailant stabbed six people in four different locations in Israel's Hadera and fled on a moped. In the incident, all the people were wounded, with some of them in critical condition. The Israeli police alleged that the Hadera stabbing was a "terror attack". According to the security sources, the accused was identified as Ahmad Jabareen, 36, an Israeli citizen from the nearby Arab city of Umm al-Fahm. The police said the suspect has been located and “neutralized,” without elaborating. Also read: Israel: Woman killed, 10 wounded in terror attack at Beersheba central bus station; attacker shot dead They say he stabbed people in four different locations and fled on a moped. He was reportedly on a motorcycle when he stabbed passersby and fled. Hillel Yaffe Medical Center stated that six people have been injured and brought for treatment, including two in critical condition, three in serious condition, and one in moderate condition. New police chief Daniel Levy implied that the Israeli police are currently unable to adequately prevent terror attacks, the Times of Israel reported. Watch | Israel-Gaza War: Yahya Sinwar Has Reportedly Reestalished Contacts With Qatar | WION Originals × “I want to stress that the Israel Police, these days, as you understand, is stretched to the limit,” he said. “My heart is with the injured, but it seems like this is what we’ll have to face in this period and we need to be strong.” The attack comes as tensions in West Asia have heightened. Last week, seven people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv. The shooting attack happened just before Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Stabbing in Israel's Hadera: 6 stabbed, two critically wounded; police alleged 'terror attack'

According to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, climate change made Hurricane Helene's devastating rains and winds 10 per cent more intense.&nbsp;

Hurricane Helene dumped torrential rains in the Appachelon region of the southeastern US in the past week, killing more than 200 people and turning into the second deadliest storm after Katrina. As suspected by scientists over the years, the storms are becoming deadlier each year because of the climate crisis.

The hurricane had formed above the Gulf of Mexico when sea surface temperatures&nbsp;were at record hot levels, noted the WWA in a report on its website.&nbsp;

Before Helene hit the US coast, there were a bunch of slow-moving storms that collected moisture, causing heavy rainfall in the southern US states. It is this rain that caused flooding that led to 227 deaths, making it the deadliest hurricane since Katrina in 2005, according to the research group.

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The monitoring group attributed changes in rainfall patterns to climate change. Such rains are now more frequent, happening every seven years in coastal areas.

According to the climate models run by the WWA group, climate change was seen as the cause of 10 per cent heavier rainfall. The group noted that if global temperatures rise by two degrees Celcius, such rainfall will be between 15 and 25 per cent more intense.

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"Rainfall events as severe as those brought by hurricane Helene now occur about once every 7 (3 – 25) years in the coastal region, and about once every 70 (20 – 3000) years in the inland region," it said.

The IRIS climate model that WAA ran indicated the frequency and intensity of storms rising by 150 per cent. The maximum wind speeds have increased by around 11 per cent.&nbsp;

And it attributed the weather changes to human-caused climate change. "Using the Ocean Climate Shift Index, we find that the sea surface temperatures (SSTs) over the track of the storm have been made about 200-500 times more likely due to the burning of fossil fuels.&nbsp;

"Together, these findings show that climate change is enhancing conditions conducive to the most powerful hurricanes like Helene, with more intense rainfall totals and wind speeds. This is in line with other scientific findings that Atlantic tropical cyclones are becoming wetter under climate change and undergoing more rapid intensification," it said in the report.

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"If the world continues to burn fossil fuels, causing global warming to reach 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, devastating rainfall events in both regions will become another 15-25 % more likely," WWA said.

Although a 10 per cent increase in rainfall might seem relatively small&nbsp;that small change in the hazard really leads to big change in impacts and damage, news agency AFP quoted climate scientist Friederike Otto, who heads WWA group, as saying.

(With inputs from agencies)

According to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, climate change made Hurricane Helene's devastating rains and winds 10 per cent more intense. Hurricane Helene dumped torrential rains in the Appachelon region of the southeastern US in the past week, killing more than 200 people and turning into the second deadliest storm after Katrina.

According to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, climate change made Hurricane Helene's devastating rains and winds 10 per cent more intense. Hurricane Helene dumped torrential rains in the Appachelon region of the southeastern US in the past week, killing more than 200 people and turning into the second deadliest storm after Katrina. As suspected by scientists over the years, the storms are becoming deadlier each year because of the climate crisis. The hurricane had formed above the Gulf of Mexico when sea surface temperatures were at record hot levels, noted the WWA in a report on its website. Before Helene hit the US coast, there were a bunch of slow-moving storms that collected moisture, causing heavy rainfall in the southern US states. It is this rain that caused flooding that led to 227 deaths, making it the deadliest hurricane since Katrina in 2005, according to the research group. Watch: Florida Evacuates As Category 5 Storm Milton Intensifies Rapidly | WION Originals × The monitoring group attributed changes in rainfall patterns to climate change. Such rains are now more frequent, happening every seven years in coastal areas. According to the climate models run by the WWA group, climate change was seen as the cause of 10 per cent heavier rainfall. The group noted that if global temperatures rise by two degrees Celcius, such rainfall will be between 15 and 25 per cent more intense. Also read: Heartbreaking images or something else? AI-generated deepfakes of Hurricane Helene victims go viral "Rainfall events as severe as those brought by hurricane Helene now occur about once every 7 (3 – 25) years in the coastal region, and about once every 70 (20 – 3000) years in the inland region," it said. The IRIS climate model that WAA ran indicated the frequency and intensity of storms rising by 150 per cent. The maximum wind speeds have increased by around 11 per cent. And it attributed the weather changes to human-caused climate change. "Using the Ocean Climate Shift Index, we find that the sea surface temperatures (SSTs) over the track of the storm have been made about 200-500 times more likely due to the burning of fossil fuels. "Together, these findings show that climate change is enhancing conditions conducive to the most powerful hurricanes like Helene, with more intense rainfall totals and wind speeds. This is in line with other scientific findings that Atlantic tropical cyclones are becoming wetter under climate change and undergoing more rapid intensification," it said in the report. Also read: US transport secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to Elon Musk, clarifies FAA stance in Hurricane Helene aftermath "If the world continues to burn fossil fuels, causing global warming to reach 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, devastating rainfall events in both regions will become another 15-25 % more likely," WWA said. Although a 10 per cent increase in rainfall might seem relatively small that small change in the hazard really leads to big change in impacts and damage, news agency AFP quoted climate scientist Friederike Otto, who heads WWA group, as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Helene was deadliest since Katrina. Climate change is to blame, say researchers

The mayor of Chilpancingo, the capital of Mexico's violence-plagued state of Guerrero, travelled alone to an out-of-town meeting before he was killed, Mexico's security minister said on Tuesday about the murder which has shocked the country.

Alejandro Arcos, of Mexico's main opposition alliance, had only taken office six days earlier. Photos circulated on Sunday via WhatsApp and in Mexican media outlets depicting a severed head on top of a pick-up truck, appearing to be that of Arcos.&nbsp;

The gruesome act happened just days before new President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled her security strategy aimed at combating violent crime.&nbsp;

Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said in a news conference that an investigation had determined Arcos left Chilpancingo in his pickup truck without a driver or escort heading towards the nearby town of Petaquillas.&nbsp;

Arcos had not requested security protection from the federal government, Garcia Harfuch said.&nbsp;

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"We know that he was going to a specific meeting, that he was not accompanied by someone. Communication was lost in a community, and... hours later the mayor's body was found," Garcia Harfuch said.&nbsp;

Asked by a reporter who Arcos was meeting with, the minister declined to give details, saying it was an open investigation.

"There is a lot of information on this subject that we must guard for the sake of the investigation," Harfuch said.&nbsp;

Mexican newspaper Reforma, citing federal government sources, reported that Arcos had met with members of Los Ardillos, a criminal group active in Guerrero state, hours before his death. &nbsp;

A funeral for Arcos was held on Monday, with mourners lining the streets and throwing rose petals as his casket was driven through the town.&nbsp;

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Similar grisly murders involving decapitations have plagued Guerrero - including Chilpancingo - in the past as a way cartel members use to send messages of threats and control.&nbsp;

As recently as 2023, violence from warring gang factions paralyzed public transportation and shuttered businesses in Chilpancingo. After Arcos' killing, classes were suspended for local schools.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The mayor of Chilpancingo, the capital of Mexico's violence-plagued state of Guerrero, travelled alone to an out-of-town meeting before he was killed, Mexico's security minister said on Tuesday about the murder which has shocked the country.

The mayor of Chilpancingo, the capital of Mexico's violence-plagued state of Guerrero, travelled alone to an out-of-town meeting before he was killed, Mexico's security minister said on Tuesday about the murder which has shocked the country. Alejandro Arcos, of Mexico's main opposition alliance, had only taken office six days earlier. Photos circulated on Sunday via WhatsApp and in Mexican media outlets depicting a severed head on top of a pick-up truck, appearing to be that of Arcos. The gruesome act happened just days before new President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled her security strategy aimed at combating violent crime. Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said in a news conference that an investigation had determined Arcos left Chilpancingo in his pickup truck without a driver or escort heading towards the nearby town of Petaquillas. Arcos had not requested security protection from the federal government, Garcia Harfuch said. Also Read | NASA is on alert as three asteroids come hurtling towards Earth at scary speed. Will they collide? "We know that he was going to a specific meeting, that he was not accompanied by someone. Communication was lost in a community, and... hours later the mayor's body was found," Garcia Harfuch said. Asked by a reporter who Arcos was meeting with, the minister declined to give details, saying it was an open investigation. "There is a lot of information on this subject that we must guard for the sake of the investigation," Harfuch said. Mexican newspaper Reforma, citing federal government sources, reported that Arcos had met with members of Los Ardillos, a criminal group active in Guerrero state, hours before his death. A funeral for Arcos was held on Monday, with mourners lining the streets and throwing rose petals as his casket was driven through the town. Also Read | Another world with six-storey buildings beneath the Arctic? Here's what scientists found on its seafloor Similar grisly murders involving decapitations have plagued Guerrero - including Chilpancingo - in the past as a way cartel members use to send messages of threats and control. As recently as 2023, violence from warring gang factions paralyzed public transportation and shuttered businesses in Chilpancingo. After Arcos' killing, classes were suspended for local schools. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mexico: Chilpancingo Mayor Alejandro Arcos went alone to a meeting before his brutal killing

Demis Hassabis, the British computer scientist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry on Wednesday (Oct 9), has a Google connection. He is the cofounder of the company DeepMind, which was acquired by the tech behemoth.

Hassabis, who shared the Nobel with Professor John Jumper, and US-based Professor David Baker for their work on proteins, has an impressive bio.

Hassabis and Jumper were able to map the structure of proteins, the fundamental building blocks of life, with accuracy through the AI tool they developed, called AlphaFold2.

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The Nobel committee described the innovation as a "complete revolution" that helped in the study of 200 million proteins worldwide. Their work will help in developing treatments for antibiotic resistance, understanding enzyme behaviour, and creating vaccines.

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<h2>Demis Hassabis: Chess prodigy to Nobel laureate</h2>

Demis Hassabis, 48, was a child chess prodigy.

Born to Greek-Cypriot and Singaporean parents, he grew up in London&nbsp;and became a chess master when he was 13.

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Before Nobel, the Cambridge University graduate won numerous awards for his work in computer game design.

Hassabis, who graduated in computer science, worked in various American universities after getting his PhD from University College London.

In 2010, he cofounded the machine learning company DeepMind that was acquired by tech giant Google in 2014.

DeepMind combines neuroscience and machine learning to solve various problems. It was in news in 2016, when its AlphaGo programme beat a human&nbsp;Go player Lee Sedol, a world champion, in a five-game match.

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Demis Hassabis, the British computer scientist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry on Wednesday (Oct 9), has a Google connection. He is the cofounder of the company DeepMind, which was acquired by the tech behemoth.

Demis Hassabis, the British computer scientist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry on Wednesday (Oct 9), has a Google connection. He is the cofounder of the company DeepMind, which was acquired by the tech behemoth. Hassabis, who shared the Nobel with Professor John Jumper, and US-based Professor David Baker for their work on proteins, has an impressive bio. Hassabis and Jumper were able to map the structure of proteins, the fundamental building blocks of life, with accuracy through the AI tool they developed, called AlphaFold2. Also read: Explained: What is microRNA? Discovery awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine The Nobel committee described the innovation as a "complete revolution" that helped in the study of 200 million proteins worldwide. Their work will help in developing treatments for antibiotic resistance, understanding enzyme behaviour, and creating vaccines. Also read: Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton Demis Hassabis: Chess prodigy to Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis, 48, was a child chess prodigy. Born to Greek-Cypriot and Singaporean parents, he grew up in London and became a chess master when he was 13. Watch: AI poses extinction-level threat × Before Nobel, the Cambridge University graduate won numerous awards for his work in computer game design. Hassabis, who graduated in computer science, worked in various American universities after getting his PhD from University College London. In 2010, he cofounded the machine learning company DeepMind that was acquired by tech giant Google in 2014. DeepMind combines neuroscience and machine learning to solve various problems. It was in news in 2016, when its AlphaGo programme beat a human Go player Lee Sedol, a world champion, in a five-game match. (With inputs from agencies)

Chemistry Nobel winner Demis Hassabis has a Google connection. Know about DeepMind cofounder

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk does not think UFOs seen in the US sky are alien spacecraft. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, he alleged that these UFOs people claim to see are likely just the US government’s highly classified "new weapons programmes".

Musk stated that as in charge of his Space Exploration company, he has “not seen any evidence of aliens” ever.&nbsp;

Talking about humanity and the universe, he admitted that “there’s a lot we don’t know".&nbsp;

“Where did we come from? Where are the aliens?” Musk said to Carlson.

He cited the satellites in space to explain that aliens can't possibly exist. Musk stated that there are over "6,000 satellites" in orbit but we have “not once had to manoeuvre around an alien spacecraft.”

Carlson asked Musk why is the US military doing "a lot of manoeuvring around objects they can’t explain." To this, Musk responded, "Well, unidentified flying objects are one thing, but there are always a bunch of classified programs that are underway."

He believes that the US government is regularly testing "new aircraft, new missiles, and things" and all of them are classified, which is why it is going around these topics. He claimed that the programmes are so secret that several people high up in the chain of command in the US military are also not aware of them.

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“Some pilot sees something moving fast and says, ‘Hey, I saw a UFO!'” But he says it might just be a new weapons programme that is being experimented on a need-to-know basis.

<h2>Musk says he will tell all if he ever encounters aliens</h2>

Meanwhile, Musk promised to make a full revelation to the general public if he ever comes across evidence of aliens. "The split second I see any evidence of aliens, I will immediately post that on the X platform,” he said. “It will probably be our number one post of all time."

Earlier in 2023, Musk said that he doesn't think the government is hiding the existence of aliens. He admitted that he hoped the aliens were real and friendly.

Musk went on to claim that if aliens existed, the government would turn them into villains to gain more military spending.&nbsp;

Several UFO sightings have been reported in the US over the years, however, none have been confirmed to belong to extra-terrestrial life. Reports suggest that Congress wants the Pentagon to look into its UFO files from the time World War II ended.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence went through 366 fresh sightings of "unidentified aerial phenomena", and found that 26 of them were drones, 163 were "balloon or balloon-like entities", and six were “attributed to clutter” in the air.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk does not think UFOs seen in the US sky are alien spacecraft. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, he alleged that these UFOs people claim to see are likely just the US government’s highly classified "new weapons programmes".

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk does not think UFOs seen in the US sky are alien spacecraft. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, he alleged that these UFOs people claim to see are likely just the US government’s highly classified "new weapons programmes". Musk stated that as in charge of his Space Exploration company, he has “not seen any evidence of aliens” ever. Talking about humanity and the universe, he admitted that “there’s a lot we don’t know". “Where did we come from? Where are the aliens?” Musk said to Carlson. He cited the satellites in space to explain that aliens can't possibly exist. Musk stated that there are over "6,000 satellites" in orbit but we have “not once had to manoeuvre around an alien spacecraft.” Carlson asked Musk why is the US military doing "a lot of manoeuvring around objects they can’t explain." To this, Musk responded, "Well, unidentified flying objects are one thing, but there are always a bunch of classified programs that are underway." He believes that the US government is regularly testing "new aircraft, new missiles, and things" and all of them are classified, which is why it is going around these topics. He claimed that the programmes are so secret that several people high up in the chain of command in the US military are also not aware of them. Also Read: Two comets are visiting in October. These are the best days to see them “Some pilot sees something moving fast and says, ‘Hey, I saw a UFO!'” But he says it might just be a new weapons programme that is being experimented on a need-to-know basis. Musk says he will tell all if he ever encounters aliens Meanwhile, Musk promised to make a full revelation to the general public if he ever comes across evidence of aliens. "The split second I see any evidence of aliens, I will immediately post that on the X platform,” he said. “It will probably be our number one post of all time." Earlier in 2023, Musk said that he doesn't think the government is hiding the existence of aliens. He admitted that he hoped the aliens were real and friendly. Musk went on to claim that if aliens existed, the government would turn them into villains to gain more military spending. Several UFO sightings have been reported in the US over the years, however, none have been confirmed to belong to extra-terrestrial life. Reports suggest that Congress wants the Pentagon to look into its UFO files from the time World War II ended. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence went through 366 fresh sightings of "unidentified aerial phenomena", and found that 26 of them were drones, 163 were "balloon or balloon-like entities", and six were “attributed to clutter” in the air.

Musk says UFOs in US skies are not alien spacecraft but are actually secret...

After two of its people were killed in a suicide attack in Karachi on Sunday, China has advised its citizens not to visit Pakistan's two western provinces. Beijing’s embassy urges avoiding Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, where attacks on Chinese workers and projects have surged.

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The US government is considering asking a federal judge to break up the search engine giant Google in a move to reshape how technology giants do business. The US&nbsp;Department of Justice (DoJ) said&nbsp;the move may include structural requirements to prevent Google from maintaining its search monopoly. In response, Google warned that the proposed changes could have unintended consequences for US consumers and businesses.&nbsp;

The US&nbsp;District Judge Amit Mehta gave a landmark ruling in August that said Google had maintained dominance in the online search category to squash competition through illegal practices. The court’s decision in August had a significant impact on Alphabet, the parent company of Google.

The ruling came after a 10-week trial in which Google was accused of paying billions of dollars yearly to firms, including Samsung and Apple, to ensure that Google was their default search engine.&nbsp;

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In a late court filing on Tuesday (Oct 7), the DoJ said that it is considering "remedies that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to advantage Google search and Google search-related products." Google's lawyers argue that users are attracted to the search engine because of its usefulness, and Google is investing to make it better for its consumers.

Google’s vice president of regulatory affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, said in a blog post responding to the court filing that the DoJ was “already signalling requests that go far beyond the specific legal issues” in this case. “Government overreach in a fast-moving industry may have negative unintended consequences for American innovation and America’s consumers.”

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However, the DoJ is yet to submit the detailed set of proposals and changes by 20 December. Later, Google can submit its own set of remedies by 20 December. Other ongoing lawsuits against big US technology firms include Meta, Amazon, and Apple, accused of anti-competitive practices. The lawsuits are an attempt by the U.S. authorities to strengthen competition in the industry.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The US government is considering asking a federal judge to break up the search engine giant Google in a move to reshape how technology giants do business. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) said the move may include structural requirements to prevent Google from maintaining its search monopoly.

The US government is considering asking a federal judge to break up the search engine giant Google in a move to reshape how technology giants do business. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) said the move may include structural requirements to prevent Google from maintaining its search monopoly. In response, Google warned that the proposed changes could have unintended consequences for US consumers and businesses. The US District Judge Amit Mehta gave a landmark ruling in August that said Google had maintained dominance in the online search category to squash competition through illegal practices. The court’s decision in August had a significant impact on Alphabet, the parent company of Google. The ruling came after a 10-week trial in which Google was accused of paying billions of dollars yearly to firms, including Samsung and Apple, to ensure that Google was their default search engine. Also Read | US, Arab allies in covert talks with Iran for ceasefire on 'all fronts' In a late court filing on Tuesday (Oct 7), the DoJ said that it is considering "remedies that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to advantage Google search and Google search-related products." Google's lawyers argue that users are attracted to the search engine because of its usefulness, and Google is investing to make it better for its consumers. Google’s vice president of regulatory affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, said in a blog post responding to the court filing that the DoJ was “already signalling requests that go far beyond the specific legal issues” in this case. “Government overreach in a fast-moving industry may have negative unintended consequences for American innovation and America’s consumers.” Also Read | Musk bows to Brazil’s Supreme Court! X set to return after months-long showdown over hate speech However, the DoJ is yet to submit the detailed set of proposals and changes by 20 December. Later, Google can submit its own set of remedies by 20 December. Other ongoing lawsuits against big US technology firms include Meta, Amazon, and Apple, accused of anti-competitive practices. The lawsuits are an attempt by the U.S. authorities to strengthen competition in the industry. (With inputs from agencies)

Search engine giant Google threatened with break up by US government

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ordered his fighters to revive suicide attacks in Israel, shortly after replacing assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, a report in the Wall Street Journal has claimed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While some senior Hamas members had reservations about the decision, they have been unable to speak up on it, fearing action from their new boss.&nbsp;

A few days after Sinwar took charge of the militant outfit, a Palestinian entered the Israeli capital city of Tel Aviv with a blue backpack, loaded with explosives. Although the bomb exploded before reaching the intended target, it sent the signal that dirty warfare tactics were back on the table.&nbsp;

Despite being involved in militant operations against Israel for a long time, Hamas had largely discontinued suicide bombing two decades ago, primarily due to Israel building a security barrier around the West Bank and boosting its&nbsp;intelligence-gathering methods to thwart the bombers.

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<h2>Israel avoids eliminating Sinwar</h2>

Sinwar has been missing in action ever since Israel upped the ante and nearly demolished the upper hierarchy of Hamas as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reports claimed that Israeli security agencies had the opportunity to eliminate Sinwar but decided against it, fearing for the lives of the hostages who are&nbsp;being used as human shields by the Hamas chief.&nbsp;

Fearing for his life, Sinwar had even ceased communication with the Qatari officials who are currently mediating the truce deal.&nbsp;

"Sinwar is currently not communicating with us. He has disappeared for us too and has not made contact," the Qatari officials were cited as saying by the Israeli media reports.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-evading-israelis-by-dressing-as-woman-to-hide-in-plain-sight-report-754530" target="_blank">Also read |&nbsp;Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar evading Israelis by 'dressing as woman' to hide in plain sight: Report</a>

Notably, Sinwar succeeded&nbsp;Ismail Haniyeh as Hamas chief after the latter was assassinated in Iran. Haniyeh was allegedly neutralised by Israel using an explosive device that was smuggled into the guesthouse when&nbsp;he was staying&nbsp;in Tehran.&nbsp;

Alongside now-killed Mohammed Deif, the head of&nbsp;Qassam Brigades, Sinwar planned the October 7 attacks, whose foundations were set in place after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;carried out a raid on Al Aqsa mosque in May 2021.&nbsp;

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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ordered his fighters to revive suicide attacks in Israel, shortly after replacing assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, a report in the Wall Street Journal has claimed.

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ordered his fighters to revive suicide attacks in Israel, shortly after replacing assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, a report in the Wall Street Journal has claimed. While some senior Hamas members had reservations about the decision, they have been unable to speak up on it, fearing action from their new boss. A few days after Sinwar took charge of the militant outfit, a Palestinian entered the Israeli capital city of Tel Aviv with a blue backpack, loaded with explosives. Although the bomb exploded before reaching the intended target, it sent the signal that dirty warfare tactics were back on the table. Despite being involved in militant operations against Israel for a long time, Hamas had largely discontinued suicide bombing two decades ago, primarily due to Israel building a security barrier around the West Bank and boosting its intelligence-gathering methods to thwart the bombers. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas' Yahya Sinwar, Presumed to Have Been Killed, Is Alive, Claims Report × Israel avoids eliminating Sinwar Sinwar has been missing in action ever since Israel upped the ante and nearly demolished the upper hierarchy of Hamas as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reports claimed that Israeli security agencies had the opportunity to eliminate Sinwar but decided against it, fearing for the lives of the hostages who are being used as human shields by the Hamas chief. Fearing for his life, Sinwar had even ceased communication with the Qatari officials who are currently mediating the truce deal. "Sinwar is currently not communicating with us. He has disappeared for us too and has not made contact," the Qatari officials were cited as saying by the Israeli media reports. Also read | Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar evading Israelis by 'dressing as woman' to hide in plain sight: Report Notably, Sinwar succeeded Ismail Haniyeh as Hamas chief after the latter was assassinated in Iran. Haniyeh was allegedly neutralised by Israel using an explosive device that was smuggled into the guesthouse when he was staying in Tehran. Alongside now-killed Mohammed Deif, the head of Qassam Brigades, Sinwar planned the October 7 attacks, whose foundations were set in place after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a raid on Al Aqsa mosque in May 2021. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Israel-Hamas war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas chief Sinwar revives ‘suicide bombings’ after replacing assassinated Haniyeh: Report

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, more than a dozen States and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok, claiming that the well-known short-form video app is made to be addicting for children and detrimental to their mental health.

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Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving.

The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, faced the possibility of widespread destruction after avoiding direct hits from major hurricanes for more than a century.

The National Hurricane Centre predicted Milton, a monstrous Category 5 hurricane during much of its approach, would likely weaken but remain a major hurricane when it makes landfall late Wednesday. 
 
Milton was centred late Tuesday about 650 kilometres southwest of Tampa with maximum sustained winds of 260 kmh, the National Hurricane Centre reported.

Forecasters predicted the storm will retain hurricane strength as it crosses central Florida on Thursday on a path east toward the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane's precise track remained uncertain, as forecasters Tuesday evening nudged its projected path slightly south of Tampa.

Thousands of fleeing cars clogged Florida's highways ahead of the storm, but time for evacuations was running out Wednesday. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor noted that up to 4.5 metres of storm surge forecast for her city would be deep enough to swallow an entire house.

“So if you're in it, basically that's the coffin that you're in,” Castor said. Milton targets communities still reeling two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded streets and homes in western Florida along its devastating march that left at least 230 dead across the South.

In the seaside town of Punta Gorda, about 160 kilometres south of Tampa, streets were still filled Tuesday with five-foot piles of soggy furniture, clothing, books, appliances and other trash dragged from damaged homes.

Many homes sat vacant, but accountant and art collector Scott Joiner remained on the second floor of the New Orleans-style home he built 17 years ago. Joiner said bull sharks swam in the flooded streets and a neighbour had to be rescued by canoe when Helene passed and flooded the first floor of his home.

“Water is a blessing to have,” Joiner said, “but it is very deadly.” Joiner said he planned to go another round and ride out Milton, despite the risk. 
 
Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders across 11 Florida counties with a combined population of about 5.9 million people, according to US Census Bureau estimates.

Officials have warned that anyone staying behind must fend for themselves, as first responders are not expected to risk their lives attempting rescues at the height of the storm. 
 
In Riverview, south of Tampa, several drivers waiting in a long line for fuel Tuesday said they had no plans to evacuate.

“I think we'll just hang, you know — tough it out,” said Martin Oakes, of nearby Apollo Beach. “We got shutters up. The house is all ready. So this is sort of the last piece of the puzzle.” Others weren't taking any chances after Helene.

On Anna Maria Island along the southern edge of Tampa Bay, Evan Purcell packed up his father's ashes and was trying to catch his nine-year-old cat, McKenzie, as he prepared to leave Tuesday. Helene left him with thousands of dollars in damage when his home flooded. He feared Milton might take the rest.

“I'm still in shock over the first one and here comes round two,” Purcell said. “I just have a pit in my stomach about this one.” State and local governments scrambled ahead of the storm to remove piles of debris left in Helene's wake, fearing that the oncoming hurricane would turn loose wreckage into flying missiles. Governor Ron DeSantis said the state deployed over 300 dump trucks that had removed 1,300 loads of debris.

In Mexico, authorities in the state of Yucatan reported minor damage from Milton as it passed just offshore. Power lines, light poles and trees were knocked down near the coast, and some small thatched-roof structures were destroyed, Yucatan Governor Joaquin Diaz said.

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Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving.

Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving. The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, faced the possibility of widespread destruction after avoiding direct hits from major hurricanes for more than a century. The National Hurricane Centre predicted Milton, a monstrous Category 5 hurricane during much of its approach, would likely weaken but remain a major hurricane when it makes landfall late Wednesday. Milton was centred late Tuesday about 650 kilometres southwest of Tampa with maximum sustained winds of 260 kmh, the National Hurricane Centre reported. Forecasters predicted the storm will retain hurricane strength as it crosses central Florida on Thursday on a path east toward the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane's precise track remained uncertain, as forecasters Tuesday evening nudged its projected path slightly south of Tampa. Thousands of fleeing cars clogged Florida's highways ahead of the storm, but time for evacuations was running out Wednesday. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor noted that up to 4.5 metres of storm surge forecast for her city would be deep enough to swallow an entire house. “So if you're in it, basically that's the coffin that you're in,” Castor said. Milton targets communities still reeling two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded streets and homes in western Florida along its devastating march that left at least 230 dead across the South. In the seaside town of Punta Gorda, about 160 kilometres south of Tampa, streets were still filled Tuesday with five-foot piles of soggy furniture, clothing, books, appliances and other trash dragged from damaged homes. Many homes sat vacant, but accountant and art collector Scott Joiner remained on the second floor of the New Orleans-style home he built 17 years ago. Joiner said bull sharks swam in the flooded streets and a neighbour had to be rescued by canoe when Helene passed and flooded the first floor of his home. “Water is a blessing to have,” Joiner said, “but it is very deadly.” Joiner said he planned to go another round and ride out Milton, despite the risk. Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders across 11 Florida counties with a combined population of about 5.9 million people, according to US Census Bureau estimates. Officials have warned that anyone staying behind must fend for themselves, as first responders are not expected to risk their lives attempting rescues at the height of the storm. In Riverview, south of Tampa, several drivers waiting in a long line for fuel Tuesday said they had no plans to evacuate. “I think we'll just hang, you know — tough it out,” said Martin Oakes, of nearby Apollo Beach. “We got shutters up. The house is all ready. So this is sort of the last piece of the puzzle.” Others weren't taking any chances after Helene. On Anna Maria Island along the southern edge of Tampa Bay, Evan Purcell packed up his father's ashes and was trying to catch his nine-year-old cat, McKenzie, as he prepared to leave Tuesday. Helene left him with thousands of dollars in damage when his home flooded. He feared Milton might take the rest. “I'm still in shock over the first one and here comes round two,” Purcell said. “I just have a pit in my stomach about this one.” State and local governments scrambled ahead of the storm to remove piles of debris left in Helene's wake, fearing that the oncoming hurricane would turn loose wreckage into flying missiles. Governor Ron DeSantis said the state deployed over 300 dump trucks that had removed 1,300 loads of debris. In Mexico, authorities in the state of Yucatan reported minor damage from Milton as it passed just offshore. Power lines, light poles and trees were knocked down near the coast, and some small thatched-roof structures were destroyed, Yucatan Governor Joaquin Diaz said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida, residents asked to evacuate

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Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene 's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later.

The warming climate boosted Helene's wind speeds by about 13 miles per hour (20.92 kilometers per hour), and made the high sea temperatures that fueled the storm 200 to 500 times more likely, World Weather Attribution calculated Wednesday from Europe. Ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico were about 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) above average, WWA said.

“Hurricane Helene and the storms that were happening in the region anyway have all been amplified by the fact that the air is warmer and can hold more moisture, which meant that the rainfall totals — which, even without climate change, would have been incredibly high given the circumstances — were even higher,”&nbsp;

Ben Clarke, a study co-author and a climate researcher at Imperial College London, said in an interview. Milton will likely be similarly juiced, the authors said. The scientists warned that continued burning of fossil fuels will lead to more hurricanes like Helene, with “unimaginable” floods well inland, not just on coasts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Many of those who died in Helene fell victim to massive inland flooding, rather than high winds. Helene made landfall in Florida with record storm surge 15 feet (4.57 meters) high and catastrophic sustained winds reaching 140 miles per hour (225.31 kilometers per hour), pummeling Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia.

&nbsp;It decimated remote towns throughout the Appalachians, left millions without power, cellular service and supplies and killed over 230 people. Search crews in the days following continued to look for bodies. Helene was the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005.Helene dumped more than 40 trillion gallons of rain — an unprecedented amount of water — onto the region, meteorologists estimated.&nbsp;

That rainfall would have been much less intense if humans hadn’t warmed the climate, according to WWA, an international scientist collaborative that runs rapid climate attribution studies. “When you start talking about the volumes involved, when you add even just a few percent on top of that, it makes it even much more destructive,” Clarke said. Hurricanes as intense as Helene were once expected every 130 years on average, but today are about 2.5 times more likely in the region, the scientists calculated.&nbsp;

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The WWA launched in 2015 to assess the extent which extreme weather events could be attributed to climate change. The organization’s rapid studies aren’t peer-reviewed but use peer-reviewed methods.

&nbsp;The team of scientists tested the influence of climate change on Helene by analyzing weather data and climate models including the Imperial College Storm Model, the Climate Shift Index for oceans and the standard WWA approach, which compares an actual event with what might have been expected in a world that hasn't warmed about 1.3 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times.

A separate analysis of Helene last week by Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Lab scientists determined that climate change caused 50% more rainfall in some parts of Georgia and the Carolinas, and that observed rainfall was “made up to 20 times more likely in these areas because of global warming.”&nbsp;

That study was also not peer-reviewed but used a method published in a study about Hurricane Harvey. Kim Cobb, director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, wasn't involved in either study. She said there are uncertainties in exactly how much climate change is supercharging storms like Helene, but “we know that it’s increasing the power and devastation of these storms. ”She said Helene and Milton should serve “as a wake up call” for emergency preparedness, resilience planning and the increased use of fossil fuels. “Going forward, additional warming that we know will occur over the next 10 or 20 years will even worsen the statistics of hurricanes," she said, "and we will break new records.”

Analysis is already indicating climate change made possible the warmed sea temperatures that also rapidly intensified Milton. Clarke said the two massive storms in quick succession illustrates the potential future of climate change if humans don't stop it. “As we go into the future and our results show this as well, we still have control over what trajectory this goes in as to what risks we face in the future, what costs we pay in the future," he said. "That just hinges on how we change our energy systems and how many more fossil fuels we burn.

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Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene 's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later.

Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene 's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later. The warming climate boosted Helene's wind speeds by about 13 miles per hour (20.92 kilometers per hour), and made the high sea temperatures that fueled the storm 200 to 500 times more likely, World Weather Attribution calculated Wednesday from Europe. Ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico were about 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) above average, WWA said. “Hurricane Helene and the storms that were happening in the region anyway have all been amplified by the fact that the air is warmer and can hold more moisture, which meant that the rainfall totals — which, even without climate change, would have been incredibly high given the circumstances — were even higher,” Ben Clarke, a study co-author and a climate researcher at Imperial College London, said in an interview. Milton will likely be similarly juiced, the authors said. The scientists warned that continued burning of fossil fuels will lead to more hurricanes like Helene, with “unimaginable” floods well inland, not just on coasts. Also Read |India unveils 'MACE' Asia's largest Cherenkov telescope in Ladakh's Hanle| Many of those who died in Helene fell victim to massive inland flooding, rather than high winds. Helene made landfall in Florida with record storm surge 15 feet (4.57 meters) high and catastrophic sustained winds reaching 140 miles per hour (225.31 kilometers per hour), pummeling Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia. It decimated remote towns throughout the Appalachians, left millions without power, cellular service and supplies and killed over 230 people. Search crews in the days following continued to look for bodies. Helene was the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005.Helene dumped more than 40 trillion gallons of rain — an unprecedented amount of water — onto the region, meteorologists estimated. That rainfall would have been much less intense if humans hadn’t warmed the climate, according to WWA, an international scientist collaborative that runs rapid climate attribution studies. “When you start talking about the volumes involved, when you add even just a few percent on top of that, it makes it even much more destructive,” Clarke said. Hurricanes as intense as Helene were once expected every 130 years on average, but today are about 2.5 times more likely in the region, the scientists calculated. Also Read |Milton turning out to be eerily similar to a 2020 hypothetical Cat 5 hurricane scenario| The WWA launched in 2015 to assess the extent which extreme weather events could be attributed to climate change. The organization’s rapid studies aren’t peer-reviewed but use peer-reviewed methods. The team of scientists tested the influence of climate change on Helene by analyzing weather data and climate models including the Imperial College Storm Model, the Climate Shift Index for oceans and the standard WWA approach, which compares an actual event with what might have been expected in a world that hasn't warmed about 1.3 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times. A separate analysis of Helene last week by Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Lab scientists determined that climate change caused 50% more rainfall in some parts of Georgia and the Carolinas, and that observed rainfall was “made up to 20 times more likely in these areas because of global warming.” That study was also not peer-reviewed but used a method published in a study about Hurricane Harvey. Kim Cobb, director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, wasn't involved in either study. She said there are uncertainties in exactly how much climate change is supercharging storms like Helene, but “we know that it’s increasing the power and devastation of these storms. ”She said Helene and Milton should serve “as a wake up call” for emergency preparedness, resilience planning and the increased use of fossil fuels. “Going forward, additional warming that we know will occur over the next 10 or 20 years will even worsen the statistics of hurricanes," she said, "and we will break new records.” Analysis is already indicating climate change made possible the warmed sea temperatures that also rapidly intensified Milton. Clarke said the two massive storms in quick succession illustrates the potential future of climate change if humans don't stop it. “As we go into the future and our results show this as well, we still have control over what trajectory this goes in as to what risks we face in the future, what costs we pay in the future," he said. "That just hinges on how we change our energy systems and how many more fossil fuels we burn. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Scientists warn climate change boosted Helen’s deadly rain, and the same is likely for Milton

At least 45 people were killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza in the past 24 hours, Palestinian medics said on Wednesday, as Israeli forces pressed on with a raid on the Jabalia refugee camp in the enclave's north.

The Israeli military says the raid, now in its fifth day, is intended to stop Hamas fighters staging further attacks from Jabalia and to prevent them regrouping.

It has repeatedly issued evacuation orders to residents of Jabalia and nearby areas, but Palestinian and UN&nbsp;officials say there are no safe places to flee to in the Gaza Strip.

The Palestinian Civil Emergency Service said it had received unconfirmed reports that dozens of Palestinians may have been killed in Jabalia and other areas of northern Gaza, but is unable to reach them because of Israeli bombardments.

"At least 400,000 people are trapped in the area," Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN&nbsp;aid agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, posted on X on Wednesday.

"Recent evacuation orders from the Israeli Authorities are forcing people to flee again &amp; again, especially from Jabalia Camp. Many are refusing because they know too well that no place anywhere in #Gaza is safe."

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Lazzarini said some UNRWA shelters and services were being forced to shut down for the first time since the war began and that with almost no basic supplies available, hunger was spreading again in northern Gaza.

"This recent military operation also threatens the implementation of the second phase of the #polio vaccination campaign for children," he said.

Israel did not immediately comment on Lazzarini's remarks. Israeli authorities have previously said they facilitate food deliveries to Gaza despite challenging conditions.

<h2>OVERNIGHT STRIKES</h2>

The Gaza health ministry said the army had ordered three hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate. Hundreds of patients and medics were trapped inside those facilities, it said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The lives of dozens of patients are at risk because of the Israeli siege around those hospitals."

Israel's military, which is now also in conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, says Hamas militants use residential areas as cover in densely populated Gaza, including schools and hospitals. Hamas denies this.

Hamas exiled official Izzat El-Reshiq said in a statement Israel's escalation in northern Gaza aimed to punish residents for refusing to leave their homes.

He blamed the United States, which he said claims to have worked to end the war, for being partners with Israel in the "war of genocide" in Gaza.

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In one Israeli strike overnight on a house in Shejaiya, a suburb of Gaza City, nine people of the same family were killed, medics said. Others were killed overnight in central areas of the Gaza Strip.

Israel began its offensive against Hamas in Gaza after fighters from the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israeli communities on October&nbsp;7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

Nearly 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive, the Gaza health ministry says. Most of Gaza's 2.3 million people have been displaced and much of the enclave has been laid to waste.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At least 45 people were killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza in the past 24 hours, Palestinian medics said on Wednesday, as Israeli forces pressed on with a raid on the Jabalia refugee camp in the enclave's north.

At least 45 people were killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza in the past 24 hours, Palestinian medics said on Wednesday, as Israeli forces pressed on with a raid on the Jabalia refugee camp in the enclave's north. The Israeli military says the raid, now in its fifth day, is intended to stop Hamas fighters staging further attacks from Jabalia and to prevent them regrouping. It has repeatedly issued evacuation orders to residents of Jabalia and nearby areas, but Palestinian and UN officials say there are no safe places to flee to in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Civil Emergency Service said it had received unconfirmed reports that dozens of Palestinians may have been killed in Jabalia and other areas of northern Gaza, but is unable to reach them because of Israeli bombardments. "At least 400,000 people are trapped in the area," Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, posted on X on Wednesday. "Recent evacuation orders from the Israeli Authorities are forcing people to flee again & again, especially from Jabalia Camp. Many are refusing because they know too well that no place anywhere in #Gaza is safe." Also Read| North Korea announces plan to block borders with South Korea, cut roads and railways| Lazzarini said some UNRWA shelters and services were being forced to shut down for the first time since the war began and that with almost no basic supplies available, hunger was spreading again in northern Gaza. "This recent military operation also threatens the implementation of the second phase of the #polio vaccination campaign for children," he said. Israel did not immediately comment on Lazzarini's remarks. Israeli authorities have previously said they facilitate food deliveries to Gaza despite challenging conditions. OVERNIGHT STRIKES The Gaza health ministry said the army had ordered three hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate. Hundreds of patients and medics were trapped inside those facilities, it said in a statement on Wednesday. "The lives of dozens of patients are at risk because of the Israeli siege around those hospitals." Israel's military, which is now also in conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, says Hamas militants use residential areas as cover in densely populated Gaza, including schools and hospitals. Hamas denies this. Hamas exiled official Izzat El-Reshiq said in a statement Israel's escalation in northern Gaza aimed to punish residents for refusing to leave their homes. He blamed the United States, which he said claims to have worked to end the war, for being partners with Israel in the "war of genocide" in Gaza. Also Read| Did Israel kill Hashem Safieddine? IDF unsure even as Netanyahu claims he was 'taken out'| In one Israeli strike overnight on a house in Shejaiya, a suburb of Gaza City, nine people of the same family were killed, medics said. Others were killed overnight in central areas of the Gaza Strip. Israel began its offensive against Hamas in Gaza after fighters from the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israeli communities on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Nearly 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive, the Gaza health ministry says. Most of Gaza's 2.3 million people have been displaced and much of the enclave has been laid to waste. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Have you ever wondered how hurricanes get their names and why some have female names, while others have male ones? Here are all the answers you were looking for.

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Hurricanes are named to make it easier for people to communicate about them. When multiple storms occur at the same time, names help boost the profile of the cyclone or hurricane, increasing public awareness and decreasing chances of misunderstanding.

To put it simply, a name is easier to remember than a string of numbers and alphabet and/or technical terms.&nbsp;This serves not only the public but also the media, scientific community, disaster managers, and more.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-milton-can-hit-hazardous-facilities-triggering-fires-poisoning-air-and-water-765801">Hurricane Milton can hit hazardous facilities, triggering fires, poisoning air and water</a>

With a name, it is easy to identify individual cyclones and hurricanes, rapidly disseminate warnings to increase community preparedness, create awareness of its development, and also remove confusion where there are multiple storm systems over a region.

For example, hurricane Helene recently hit Florida and now, in a matter of days, hurricane Milton is plaguing the same region. The names make it easy to differentiate between them and report which storm is affecting which area.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:377,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2067}">Who names these cyclones and hurricanes?</h2>

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) maintains rotating lists of names, which are appropriate for each tropical cyclone basin.

Cyclones that form in different ocean basins across the world are named by that areas, regional specialised meteorological centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs). There are six RSMCs in the world.&nbsp;

For Hurricanes, initially, a rotating list of names was maintained by the National Hurricane Center. Now, the World Meteorological Organisation maintains and updates the list.

Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:568,&quot;w&quot;:515,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2258}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-milton-from-space-astronaut-shares-timelapse-of-mega-storm-765790">Hurricane Milton from space: Astronaut shares timelapse of mega storm</a>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:604,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2294}">Why do some hurricanes have male names and other females?</h2>

The two hurricanes to hit Florida recently are called Hurricane Helene and Milton. Why does one have a female name and the other male?

Historically, hurricanes were only given female names. This was most probably because of the tradition of naming boats after women.

In 1970, this practice was revised because of increasing awareness of sexism and protests by women's rights activists.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:782,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2472}">What other storm names have been chosen for 2024?</h2>

Following are the names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season:

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	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:858,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2548}">Alberto</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:875,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2565}">Beryl</li>
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	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:926,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2616}">Ernesto</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:943,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2633}">Francine</li>
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	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:977,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2667}">Helene</li>
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	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1011,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2701}">Joyce</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1028,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2718}">Kirk</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1045,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2735}">Leslie</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1062,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2752}">Milton</li>
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	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1096,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2786}">Oscar</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1113,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2803}">Patty</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1130,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2820}">Rafael</li>
	<li bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:47,&quot;y&quot;:1147,&quot;w&quot;:733,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:80,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2837}">Sara</li>
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</ul>

(With inputs from agencies)

Have you ever wondered how hurricanes get their names and why some have female names, while others have male ones? Here are all the answers you were looking for.

Have you ever wondered how hurricanes get their names and why some have female names, while others have male ones? Here are all the answers you were looking for. Why are hurricanes named? Hurricanes are named to make it easier for people to communicate about them. When multiple storms occur at the same time, names help boost the profile of the cyclone or hurricane, increasing public awareness and decreasing chances of misunderstanding. To put it simply, a name is easier to remember than a string of numbers and alphabet and/or technical terms. This serves not only the public but also the media, scientific community, disaster managers, and more. Also read | Hurricane Milton can hit hazardous facilities, triggering fires, poisoning air and water With a name, it is easy to identify individual cyclones and hurricanes, rapidly disseminate warnings to increase community preparedness, create awareness of its development, and also remove confusion where there are multiple storm systems over a region. For example, hurricane Helene recently hit Florida and now, in a matter of days, hurricane Milton is plaguing the same region. The names make it easy to differentiate between them and report which storm is affecting which area. Who names these cyclones and hurricanes? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) maintains rotating lists of names, which are appropriate for each tropical cyclone basin. Cyclones that form in different ocean basins across the world are named by that areas, regional specialised meteorological centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs). There are six RSMCs in the world. For Hurricanes, initially, a rotating list of names was maintained by the National Hurricane Center. Now, the World Meteorological Organisation maintains and updates the list. Also read | Hurricane Milton from space: Astronaut shares timelapse of mega storm Why do some hurricanes have male names and other females? The two hurricanes to hit Florida recently are called Hurricane Helene and Milton. Why does one have a female name and the other male? Historically, hurricanes were only given female names. This was most probably because of the tradition of naming boats after women. In 1970, this practice was revised because of increasing awareness of sexism and protests by women's rights activists. What other storm names have been chosen for 2024? Following are the names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Francine Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Kirk Leslie Milton Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sara Tara Valerie William (With inputs from agencies)

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