Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida; Harris Raises $1 Billion

Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9th near Sarasota, Florida, as an extremely dangerous Category 3 storm. The hurricane brought high winds and destructive tornadoes, resulting in multiple fatalities. As Milton traverses Central Florida, over 3 million customers have lost power, and coastal areas face potential ocean surge of 10 to 15 feet. In an unrelated event, Kamala Harris's campaign reached a historic milestone by raising $1 billion within less than 80 days, making her the first candidate in U.S. history to achieve this feat. Despite this, campaign officials express concern about sustainability and face strong opposition in pivotal swing states. Meanwhile, a controversial abortion ad is facing challenges from Florida’s Health Department, which deems the ad misleading and calls for its cessation. The Boeing company is also facing a significant labor strike, halting production of its bestselling jets. In climate news, scientists question the feasibility of cooling the planet down due to insufficient carbon capture technology. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced his retirement after the upcoming Davis Cup finals, and a powerful solar storm is set to deliver northern lights further south than usual, creating an opportunity for spectacular aurora sightings.