Oct 7:
Monday marked the one year anniversary of the October 7 attacks. In an emotional commemoration, thousands of Israelis gathered to hold a vigil at the site of the Nova music festival where hundreds were killed and taken hostage.
President Joe Biden had a direct conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Iran’s missile attack.
Election:
Marking a significant milestone, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign raised $1 billion since entering the race. On the other hand, Donald Trump has raised roughly $430 million with the Republican Party.
In an hour-long interview with The New York Times, Senator JD Vance repeatedly refused to acknowledge Former President Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 Election.
Source: NY Times According to a 2024 New York Times/Sienna Poll, Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to maintain support amongst Latino voters. In contrast, Donald Trump has maintained relatively strong support.
Hurricane Milton:
Only two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm. The storm barreled through Florida, weakening to a Category 1 storm. Over 3 million people lost power and millions more suffered from severe flooding. The mental health of Floridians is a source of major concern after two devastating storms left millions struggling.
Source: NY Times
Tesla:
Tesla recently introduced their new self-driving taxis, also known as Cybercab or Robotaxi. Tesla CEO Elon Musk anticipates that production will begin in 2026.
SpaceX:
SpaceX achieved a major milestone in its fifth test flight of the Starship rocket by successfully landing the Super Heavy booster in the arms of its launch tower for the first time.
Boeing:
The CEO of Boeing announced plans to reduce the company's workforce by 10%, which equates to approximately 17,000 jobs. This decision is part of ongoing challenges for the struggling aircraft manufacturer, which has incurred losses exceeding $33 billion over the past five years and has dealt with a series of serious safety issues, some of which have been fatal.
Other:
Ethel Kennedy, wife of late Rober F. Kennedy, passed away at 96. She devoted her life as a human rights advocate, founding the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights in 1968.
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