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- 1Falling space junk risks rising, experts warn●"For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, say the odds of someone being hit by falling space debris, currently lower than the chances of a lightning strike, are shifting as more objects re-enter the atmosphere. They are calling on governments and companies to be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry to reduce the danger to people on the ground.
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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has become the 18th goalie in NHL history to be credited with a goal, adding to a strong start to the season. The milestone came as the Rangers opened their campaign by routing the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Shesterkin also landing on a new list of the league's best players. Commentators note the team still needs more from its new defensemen pairings.
- 3Musk companies received $38 billion in US government support●$38 BILLION received by Elon Musk’s companies in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, Washington Post
A Washington Post analysis found that Elon Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, have received around $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits between 2003 and 2025. The figure is drawing attention as Musk positions himself as a critic of government spending while his businesses have benefited heavily from public money, fueling debate over taxpayer support for the world's richest man.
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A yellow alert has been issued for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across 18 districts of Bihar, with forecasters giving a detailed five-day outlook for north Bihar. People in and around Patna are checking weather updates closely, especially after reports of a farmer killed by lightning in Arrah, with two others seriously injured, highlighting the dangers of the current stormy conditions in the state.
- 5Manchester City face first hostile crowd since financial verdict●Manchester City readies to face first hostile environment since financial rules verdict
Manchester City are preparing for their first away match in a hostile environment since the verdict in the Premier League's financial rules case against the club. Attention is on how supporters of the opposing team will receive the players and manager Pep Guardiola, and whether the ruling will shape the atmosphere around the fixture.
- 6Dramatic lightning photographed over Lightning Ridge, NSW●Lightning over Lightning Ridge, NSW, Oct 2, 2026. # nature # storm # Australia # lightning # photo # photography # phone
A striking photograph of lightning over Lightning Ridge in outback New South Wales is drawing attention online. The image, taken on October 2, 2026, was reportedly shot on a phone with no filters, and viewers are sharing it as an impressive example of storm photography from regional Australia.
- 7Solo camper endures severe storm with rain, lightning and flooding▼CRAZIEST STORM I EVER MET‼️CAMPING ALONE IN HEAVY RAIN, LIGHTNING, FLOOD AND A THUNDERSTORMM.
A camper spent a night alone in the wilderness through heavy rain, lightning strikes, flooding and a full thunderstorm, later calling it the most extreme storm he had ever experienced. Footage of the ordeal is drawing large audiences, with hundreds of thousands engaging with the dramatic weather encounter and the risks of camping alone in dangerous conditions.
- 8Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Jurist Behind UN Gaza Genocide Inquiry●Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Jurist Who Led UN Inquiry Into Genocide in Gaza
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to the jurist who led a United Nations inquiry that concluded Israel's conduct in Gaza amounted to genocide. The decision is drawing immediate international attention, with supporters praising the recognition of independent human rights work and critics condemning the committee for politicising the prize amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
- 9Jim Cramer's Mad Money Stock Picks Draw Renewed Attention●Mad Money with Jim Cramer: Episode Recaps, Stock Picks, Lightning Rounds
Jim Cramer's CNBC show Mad Money is in the spotlight, with recaps of his episode stock picks and lightning round calls circulating among market watchers. Investors track his recommendations closely, and his rapid-fire buy and sell suggestions often spark debate about whether following his picks helps or hurts portfolios.
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A women's tennis team defeated Lehman, extending its strong run to six wins in its last seven matches. The result underscores the team's late-season form as it continues to build momentum through its schedule, with the victory over Lehmark's Lightning the latest in a stretch of consistent results.