Sat Oct 05 22:49:46 UTC 2024: ## Mixed Weather Forecast and Global News Roundup

**Weather Forecast:** Expect a mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds today. The high will be 63°F with winds from the northwest at 20 to 30 mph, with higher gusts possible. Clear skies are expected tonight with a low of 36°F and winds from the west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

**Israel Expands Bombardment in Lebanon:** Powerful explosions rocked Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel intensified its bombardment of Hezbollah and Hamas militants in Lebanon. For the first time, Israel struck a Palestinian refugee camp deep in the north. Meanwhile, thousands of people in Lebanon are fleeing the escalating conflict.

**Gaza Marks One Year Since War Began:** Ali Al-Taweel, born on October 7, 2023, will celebrate his first birthday amidst the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war. His family, like many others in Gaza, has faced uncertainty and hardship throughout the year. As the war reaches its one-year mark, Palestinians face a new Israeli evacuation order and deadly airstrikes continue.

**One Year Later, War’s Shadow Still Looms Over Israel:** While life in Israel may seem to have returned to normal on the surface, the war’s impact is felt in every aspect of daily life. Anxiety and uncertainty linger, even as Israelis try to maintain a sense of normalcy.

**Trump Rallies Supporters in Pennsylvania:** Donald Trump held a rally at the same site where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July. He urged his supporters to deliver a victory on Election Day, tying it to his survival of the shooting.

**Biden Remains Mostly Absent from Harris’s Campaign:** Despite his pledge to campaign hard for Kamala Harris, President Biden has attended only one campaign event for her since endorsing her to succeed him. His situation is unusual, as he was running for a second term until his departure from the race left Harris with a limited time to campaign.

**Hurricane Helene Death Toll Rises to 227:** The death toll from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the U.S. Southeast, has risen to 227, with recovery efforts ongoing. The storm destroyed homes, roads, and infrastructure, leaving millions without power and cell service.

**Chimney Rock Village Devastated by Hurricane Helene:** The North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been nearly wiped off the map by Hurricane Helene. Buildings are damaged, and the town is covered in debris, resembling a combat zone according to a local resident.

**Supreme Court Begins New Term With Election Disputes Lurking:** The Supreme Court’s new term begins with a focus on transgender rights, gun regulation, and the death penalty. While election disputes aren’t yet on the docket, the court may intervene if necessary. The court faces declining public confidence and calls for term limits.

**Congo Begins Mpox Vaccinations:** Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, two months after the disease was declared a global emergency. The country has reported the majority of mpox cases and deaths in Africa this year.

**Vanderbilt Stuns No. 1 Alabama in Historic Upset:** Vanderbilt defeated top-ranked Alabama in a historic upset, snapping a 23-game losing streak against top-five teams and securing their first win over Alabama in 40 years.

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