The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, stated that the award reflects the growing pressure on the taboo against the use of nuclear weapons.
In Florida, residents are beginning to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, which devastated coastal communities, destroyed homes, and caused deadly tornadoes. At least eight fatalities have been reported, but many are relieved that the storm did not strike Tampa directly. The state’s tourism industry is gradually returning to normal, with major theme parks planning to reopen.
In Denver, a tragic incident occurred at a former gold mine where one person was killed and twelve others were rescued after being trapped for several hours due to an elevator malfunction.
In political news, President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump for spreading misinformation regarding federal responses to recent hurricanes, urging him instead to focus on aiding affected communities.