Hurricane Michael causes destruction in Florida’s Panhandle
Hurricane Michael has hit the Florida Panhandle as a category four hurricane on Oct. 10. The storm was first recognized as a tropical depression on Oct. 14 and quickly grew into the most powerful hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast on record and the fourth largest hurricane to hit the US. As of Oct. 12, CBSLocal reports that at least 17 people have died in the storm. FEMA administrator William Brockmann says that they are currently still in “life-saving mode” and are still rescuing people from their homes.
All F-35 fighter jets temporarily grounded following crash
All US F-35 fighter jets and those operated by international partners have been temporarily grounded following a crash in South Carolina in September. The Joint Strike Fighter, also known as the Lightning-II, will have their fuel tubes inspected. A statement from F-35 Joint Program Office said “If known good fuel tubes are already installed, then those aircraft will be returned to flight status.” The Marine Corps F-35B variant crash last month led to the suspicion of fuel tube issues, according to NPR.
A “breakthrough” new migraine drug approved by FDA
The FDA has approved a treatment called Emgality that aims to stop migraines before they begin, according to CBS. Minneapolis based headache specialist Dr. Gary Berman said “This is a huge deal, this is the best migraine medicine we had ever.” Emgality is delivered through a once-a-month self-administered injection. The cost of the treatment is $575 a month and the drug company Lily has offered some people a free years worth.
Possible Toys R US comeback to emerge from bankruptcy plan
Financial firms are planning to keep the Toys R Us company alive following its bankruptcy. The key investors have planned to keep the same brandings and mascot, Geoffrey, and creating a new wholesale venue called Geoffrey’s Toy Box. USA Today reports that investors aim to have pop-up-stores around the holiday season and possibly re-opening Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores.
