?? Milton’s toxic threat
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Milton’s toxic threat
Florida's fertilizer industry produces a large amount of radioactive phosphogypsum waste. And the Hindustan Time says that waste could be dangerous during Hurricane Milton: The storm threatens to scatter over 1 billion tons of radioactive waste stored in stacks across Florida.
Le Monde highlights the vulnerability of these “stack” sites: They're close to waterways, and risking causing widespread contamination during storms.
AP News says past hurricanes caused leaks -- in 2004 when millions of gallons of acidic wastewater spilled into waterways.
Still, ABC notes that both the EPA and Florida's Department of Environmental Protection are already working to secure sites -- though risks of leaks remain.
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Nadal’s retirement
Sports Inquirer: The tennis legend Rafael Nadal is finally retiring at 38 -- his last tournament will be the Davis Cup in November, and said the decision was due to persistent injuries.
Abc7chicago.com: He's said the past few years have been difficult for him -- even so, he's content to hang up his racket. He's had an amazing career!
iNews: Amazing is selling it short, he's one of the GOATS! His 23-year career with 22 Grand Slam titles makes him a tennis legend.
Time Mag: He'll be remembered forever as the “King of Clay” -- he was truly unstoppable on that surface. We will all remember his dominance and grit over the years. Thanks for everything, Rafa.
4 quick hits
1) Gulf states call on the US to prevent Israel from attacking Iran's oil facilities, amidst rising tensions.
2) A deadly tornado, spawned by Hurricane Milton, devastated a Florida retirement community.
3) Delta overcomes service meltdown and hurricane impact, reporting adjusted income of $971M in Q3.
4) Tesla's anticipated robotaxi reveal faces skepticism over its self-driving technology amid regulatory scrutiny.