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Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 5 storm heads toward Florida's Gulf Coast, massive evacuations ordered

Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm with winds reaching 165 mph, is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast near Tampa on Wednesday night. Fifty-one counties are under a state of emergency, and millions of residents face potential evacuation. The storm follows closely after Helene’s devastating impact just over a week ago.

Elon Musk is piling onto all the hurricane disinformation, hampering relief efforts

Elon Musk has been using his social media platform, X, to spread conspiracy theories about FEMA’s disaster response during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. He falsely claimed that FEMA blocked donations, seized goods, and used its budget to support illegal immigration instead of saving American lives. FEMA and Republican officials have condemned these claims, warning that the spread of misinformation is hampering disaster recovery efforts and discouraging people from seeking help. The controversy comes amid hurricane recovery efforts and the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

Amazon Prime Day: We Found Over 150 Deals Worth Shopping

Amazon Prime Day is back with a range of discounts throughout October on items like TVs, laptops, board games, and more. Experts have curated the best deals, making it easier to find bargains across various price points, including categories like items under $100 or even under $50. This event is a great opportunity for shoppers looking to grab tech gadgets, home essentials, or entertainment options at competitive prices.

BJP Pulls Off Haryana Hat-Trick, J&K Picks National Conference-Congress

The BJP secured a historic third consecutive term in Haryana, winning 48 of the 90 seats, while the Congress trailed with 37 seats. In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance won a majority with 49 seats, while the BJP took 29 seats, all from the Jammu region. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did not win any seats in Haryana but managed to secure a victory in Jammu's Doda constituency. The Congress underperformed in both states, with significant setbacks in key regions like Jammu and Kashmir Valley.

All Eyes On Nara Lokesh’s Big Announcement Tomorrow

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh met with Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran and hinted at a major announcement following their discussions. Speculation is building about Tata's potential large-scale investment in Andhra Pradesh, possibly involving a multi-billion rupee deal. There are rumors that Tata might either establish a TCS office in Hyderabad or set up a major Airbus Helicopter manufacturing facility in the state. Lokesh promised to share more details tomorrow, with excitement already growing on social media.

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Trivikram – After Rajinikanth, Samantha has an equal fanbase in Telugu, Tamil, & Malayalam

Samantha is preparing for the release of her web series Citadel: Honey Bunny in November on Prime Video. She recently appeared at the pre-release event for Jigra, alongside director Trivikram Srinivas, who praised her for having a fanbase across Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam audiences, comparable to Rajinikanth's. Trivikram expressed his desire for her to return to Telugu cinema and hinted at potentially collaborating with her in his next project with Allu Arjun. This sparked speculation about her involvement in his future films.

 Thaman Drops Hints on ‘Game Changer’ Teaser Delay

The teaser for Ram Charan's highly anticipated film Game Changer, initially planned for Dussehra, might face a delay due to extensive post-production work. Music director SS Thaman confirmed that if the teaser isn't ready for Dussehra, it will be released by Diwali. The team is focused on delivering high-quality CGI and final edits, while background scoring and lyrical videos for the songs are in progress. Thaman also announced that the third single from the film will be released on October 30.

'The Raja Saab': Prabhas' look comes as bonus

The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, is set for a grand release on April 10, 2025. A new video released on director Maruthi's birthday by producer TG Vishwa Prasad offers a glimpse of Prabhas' look, drawing comparisons to his roles in Kalki 2898 AD and Fauji. Described as an "underdog" by the makers, the film is said to belong to a unique class of horror. Key crew members include Karthik Palani, Rajeevan, Ram-Laxman, King Solomon, and music director SS Thaman.

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