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Hurricane Milton tracker: Dangerous Category 5 storm with sustained 180 mph winds heads toward Florida, massive evacuations ordered

Hurricane Milton intensified to a Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds, heading toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening to be the worst storm in Tampa in over 100 years. Florida officials, including Governor DeSantis, have declared a state of emergency and urged evacuations due to the life-threatening storm surge. The hurricane could bring 5-10 inches of rain and severe flooding to Florida, while Mexico has also issued warnings for its coastline.

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club tests a future without checkout lines

Sam’s Club is opening its first all-digital store in Grapevine, Texas, where customers will use the Scan & Go smartphone app to make purchases, eliminating traditional checkout lanes. The store, which will also serve as a testing ground for new features, offers online-only items that shoppers can scan via QR codes to learn more or buy. This digital-forward approach reflects Sam’s Club’s effort to compete with Costco by enhancing the shopping experience through technology, while also streamlining operations and e-commerce offerings.

MoneyGram says hackers stole customers’ personal information and transaction data

MoneyGram has confirmed that hackers accessed and stole customer personal information and transaction data during a cyberattack on September 20, leading to a week-long outage. The stolen data includes names, contact details, birthdates, national identification numbers, Social Security numbers, and transaction information, though the extent varies by individual. The company is still investigating the breach and has not disclosed how many customers were affected.

Texas governor offers $10K reward for information on fugitive accused of shooting chief

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Seth Altman, a fugitive wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Altman allegedly shot Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant while officers were attempting to serve a burglary arrest warrant, seriously injuring Plant. Altman, who is armed and dangerous, was last seen in Memphis, Texas, and is now on the state's 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List.

Election Results 2024: Haryana, Jammu And Kashmir Votes To Be Counted Today

The assembly election results in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir are highly anticipated, with officials confirming all preparations, including security, for the vote count. Haryana’s election is a key contest between the BJP and Congress, with most seats expected to see a direct fight between the two parties. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir will see its first elected government since the abrogation of Article 370, with debate surrounding the Lieutenant Governor’s power to nominate five members to the Assembly, which could impact the formation of the new government.

Babu Meets Modi @ Delhi

Chandrababu Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting in Delhi, where they discussed key issues like the Amaravati project, revised costs for the Polavaram project, and the Vizag Railway zone. Naidu expressed gratitude for Modi’s support in addressing Andhra Pradesh's fiscal challenges and for the cabinet approval of the revised estimates for Polavaram. Naidu was joined by TDP MPs, including Lavu Krishnadeva Rayulu and Ram Mohan Naidu, during the meeting.

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Pushpa 2: Tensions On Quality With Last Minute Rush

The production of Pushpa 2 is facing a last-minute rush with just two months before its release. While the first half is ready for re-recording, shooting for the second half is still ongoing, raising concerns about meeting deadlines. Multiple units are working on the project, but tensions about maintaining high quality persist, especially as the film is expected to surpass Devara at the box office. Social media pressure and political factors further complicate the situation.

Gopichand at Viswam event – Sreenu Vaitla Garu is back with a bang

Gopichand’s upcoming action-comedy Viswam is crucial for both him and director Sreenu Vaitla, as both need a hit. Scheduled for release on October 11th, the film will compete with Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan, Sudheer Babu’s Maa Nanna Superhero, and Suhas’ Janaka Aithe Ganaka. At the pre-release event in Hyderabad, Gopichand confidently declared that the movie will provide non-stop laughter and that Sreenu Vaitla is "back with a bang." The film features Kavya Thapar as the lead and is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Venu Donepudi.

Malavika Mohanan shares a glimpse of her ‘challenging’ shoot prep

Actress Malavika Mohanan recently shared her experience shooting action-packed stunt sequences for Sardar 2. She posted pictures on Instagram, showcasing the harness she uses for intense stunts like jumping from heights and performing mid-air kicks. Reflecting on the physical challenges, she revealed that she initially struggled with rope work but now enjoys the adrenaline rush of nailing difficult shots. Her role in the film is yet to be revealed, adding excitement for fans as they await Sardar 2, slated for release in 2025.

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