Tour around the world | Hurricanes and other news in the US

The US is facing hurricane season

Between September 24 and 29, Hurricane Helen struck the United States and wreaked havoc in several states such as Florida and Virginia. Bridges were destroyed, areas were left without electricity and roads were closed. The event caused more than 220 deaths, making Helen the deadliest hurricane in the nation’s history, second only to Katrina in 2005. Also, on October 6, Storm Milton became a hurricane and reached the country until closure. This version play.

Sources: Agência Brasil, Estadão, UOL and CNN.

Russia under cyber attack

On October 7, Russian state-owned media outlet VGTRK was the target of a major cyber attack. Websites belonging to the organization went offline and could not be accessed. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the press that the attack was the result of “hybrid warfare,” but the government did not suspect who was behind the move.

Sources: G1 and BNN.

Elephants rescued in Thailand

On October 4, Thai authorities continued efforts to rescue at least a hundred elephants, pigs and other animals from the Elephant Nature Park, which was hit by severe flooding in Thailand’s Chiang Mai province. The region of the country has been hit by heavy rains and floods since August, and more than 10,000 homes have already been damaged.

Sources: G1 and Folha de S.Paulo.

The Grand Puy ski resort in Seyne, France has had to close due to unforeseen circumstances. Man-made climate change has made snow sports less frequent or profitable on a local scale. Now, other sports activities like running are offered there.

Sources: O Globo and Folha de S.Paulo.

Giant New Zealand Navy ship capsizes near Samoa

A New Zealand Navy ship carrying out research on reefs (marine ecosystems consisting of rock formations) sank on October 5 near Samoa, a country in Oceania. There were 75 people on board the Manawanui. All were rescued, according to the New Zealand Defense Force. The crew left the ship in lifeboats and were rescued by other ships. It is not yet known what caused Manavanui to face the problem.

Sources: O Globo and New Zealand Defense Force.

England returns Chacos Archipelago to Mauritius

According to a declaration issued by the UK and Mauritius (former British Dominion) on October 3, an agreement signed by both countries returned the Chacos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. The territory, which once belonged to France, was under the rule of the United Kingdom from 1815 to 1968. Following the decision after years of negotiations, a joint military base between the United Kingdom and the United States on one of the 55 islands in the archipelago, Diego Garcia, will be maintained.

Sources: Folha de S.Paulo and The Guardian.

Nobel announces first winners

North Americans Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on October 7, 2024. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts and Harvard Medical Schools have discovered so-called microRNAs, which play the role of activating or deactivating parts of the human genetic material code – which can directly affect the functioning of the body’s cells. Victor and Gary’s achievement will contribute to studies of the origin of diseases such as cancer, which occur after abnormal proliferation of cells.

Sources: Folha de S.Paulo and Nobel Prize.

Brazil beat Argentina to win the Buccal World Cup

On 6 October, the Brazilian men’s team defeated Argentina 2–1 to win the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Brazil’s sixth title after wins in 1989, 1992, and 1996. 2008 and 2012. Ferro and Rafa Santos scored the goals that led Brazil to victory during the final played at the Humo Arena in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This is the first time Brazil and Argentina have met in a Futsal World Cup final.

Sources: Globo Esport and Olympics.