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Monday, 5:31 AM

October 28, 2024

Good morning news friend! Keep up with the latest changes, staying connected to the unfolding events that shape our world. 📰🌟

Israel Strikes Iran 

On Saturday, Israel executed a military operation against Iran. Targeting 20 military sites across three Iranian provinces: Tehran, Ilam, and Khuzestan.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) indicated the strikes were in retaliation for the launch of around 180 missiles from Iran on October 1.

The operation, involving over 120 aircraft, focused on air defense systems, missile production facilities, and radar sites. Four Iranian soldiers died in the attack.

Satellite images reveal damage at the Parchin and Khojir military bases, which are linked to Iran's nuclear program. The International Atomic Energy Agency suspects high explosive testing at Parchin. Khojir is believed to house missile production and underground tunnels. 

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Trump and Harris Hacked by China

Chinese hackers, identified as Salt Typhoon, have targeted American telecommunications systems, affecting the presidential campaigns.

Experts suspect Salt Typhoon, linked to the Chinese government, aims to gather counterintelligence rather than steal corporate data. 

Investigators found evidence of breaches in telecom companies like Verizon. Among the affected are devices used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance.

Additionally, campaign staff from Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer were also targeted.

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Waymo's $5.6 Billion Funding Round

Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving unit, secured a $5.6 billion funding round to increase its presence in major cities.

Currently, Waymo operates in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, with plans to extend services to Austin and Atlanta through a partnership with Uber.

Waymo logged millions of miles before obtaining its first permit from California regulators in 2022.

Meanwhile, Tesla plans to roll out driverless services in California and Texas next year. General Motors' Cruise is testing vehicles with human safety drivers and Amazon’s Zoox is expanding the testing of its cubic capsule cars.

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Battling Captagon

Captagon, an amphetamine-like drug, is spreading rapidly in the Middle East. The global captagon market is valued at $5.7 billion, with Syria’s Assad regime earning about $2.4 billion annually.

Reports indicate that Captagon use has doubled in recent years, with increasing concerns that these drugs are spreading to Europe and the US.

Jordan has deployed a third of its army to combat drug smuggling from Syria. Jordanian authorities arrested around 35,000 people for drug charges last year, a 24% increase. Seizures increased fourfold since last year.

Production occurs in Syria, often using pseudoephedrine. Assad uses profits to fund military operations and arms purchases.

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Stranded Astronauts Return to Earth

Four astronauts returned to Earth. Their stay lasted almost eight months due to Boeing's capsule issues and Hurricane Milton. The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour capsule landed in the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola, Florida.

NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin were aboard.

After splashdown, one astronaut faced a medical issue and was taken to a hospital in Pensacola for precautionary evaluation. NASA reported that this astronaut remained in stable condition.

The remaining three crew members underwent routine medical checks and returned to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Their replacements, two Starliner test pilots, will stay on the space station until February.

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Anna Eisenberg ❤️