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U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken postpones his trip to Germany due to Hurricane Milton. The Ramstein meeting may be postponed and combined with the October 17-18 meeting of NATO defense ministers.

Hurricane Milton, which is approaching Florida, has strengthened to the highest category. It is expected to remain dangerous and powerful when it reaches the state's coast on Wednesday evening.

The German government has expressed regret over the cancellation of US President Joe Biden's visit due to the hurricanes in Florida. The visit, scheduled for October 10-12, was supposed to include meetings with European leaders and discussions on the war in Ukraine.

Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida, having reached Category 4. The mayor of Tampa warned that those who do not evacuate could die due to the “catastrophic” threat with winds of over 280 km/h.

The US National Hurricane Center predicts that Hurricane Milton will strengthen to a Category 4 before making landfall on the west coast of Florida.

Hurricane Kirk is moving across the Atlantic toward Western and Central Europe. It is expected to reach the continent in the middle or end of next week, potentially threatening Germany and France.

Search and rescue teams work in the mountainous regions of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. The hurricane has killed at least 140 people in six states, with the death toll expected to rise.

Ryan Routt, 58, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida. The suspect faces five charges, including attempted murder of the US presidential candidate.

The Southeast of the United States has begun a large-scale cleanup after Hurricane Helene. The disaster claimed about 90 lives, left millions without power, and caused up to $100 billion in damage.

Hurricane Helene has killed at least 35 people in four US states. More than 4 million homes remain without power, and rescuers are working to eliminate the consequences of the disaster.

Hurricane Helene hit Florida, causing massive outages and record storm surges. It subsequently weakened to a tropical storm as it moved further overland

The strongest hurricane in the history of the Big Bend region brought strong winds and rainfall. The governor of Florida urged residents to stay home due to flooded streets and dangerous conditions.

US intelligence has informed Donald Trump of threats to his life from Iran. Iran denies accusations of interference in American affairs and death threats.

Ryan Routh, who was detained near Trump's golf club on September 15, was officially charged with attempting to assassinate the presidential candidate. He faces life in prison for this.

The governor of California signed a law restricting smartphones in schools until 2026. The goal is to reduce the risk of mental illness and improve student learning.

Vice President Kamala Harris had a brief conversation with Donald Trump after the alleged second assassination attempt. She expressed her joy that he was safe and emphasized the inadmissibility of political violence.

Tropical storm Debbie has killed six people on the coast of the southern US states. Catastrophic flooding is expected in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina.

On a Florida beach, 25 packages of cocaine weighing 32 kg were found, thrown up by Hurricane Debbie. The value of the drugs on the black market is estimated at over a million dollars.

32 kg of cocaine worth more than $1 million was found on a Florida beach, washed up by Hurricane Debbie. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 25 packages of drugs found by a passerby among the seaweed.

Hurricane Debbie reached the coast of Florida, leaving more than 250 thousand consumers without electricity. Catastrophic flooding and record precipitation are expected in the southeastern United States, and a state of emergency has been declared.

SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 with the NG-21 cargo mission to the ISS. This is the 10th flight of the first stage of the rocket, which was previously used to launch Starlink and other missions.

Donald Trump said that his election defeat could lead to a major war in the Middle East and even World War III. He met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Florida.

The U. S. Justice Department is appealing a decision to drop charges against Trump for withholding classified documents after leaving the White House.

A Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case against former US President Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents, but the Department of Justice plans to appeal the decision.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban meets with former US President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss "ways to establish peace" in Ukraine.

SpaceX plans to launch its Starship mega rocket up to 120 times a year. That's causing concern for competitors such as Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to restrict the use of smartphones by students during school hours, citing mental health risks associated with social media, and intends to work with the legislature on the initiative.

The US Department of Defense has awarded $982 million worth of contracts to 49 companies to develop systems and supply equipment for maritime drones, including combat equipment, sensors, control systems, and logistics support, with a deadline of February 2025 and a possible extension to February 2030.

Russian navy ships, including a nuclear submarine and a frigate armed with hypersonic missiles, arrived in Cuba for a five-day visit.

Boeing and NASA teams are preparing to launch a new Starliner space capsule on June 5 after addressing an issue that delayed the first launch attempt on Saturday.