SpaceX's Starlink Satellite To Provide Internet Access To Hurricane Helene Disaster Zones

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Headlines:

• "South Africa's hailstorm damage estimated at $500 million after devastating Gauteng province" - A severe hailstorm battered Gauteng province in South Africa, causing widespread damage and disruption to daily ---. (Source: BBC News)

• "Mexico's historic El Tajín pyramids to be restored with AI technology" - A team of archaeologists and digital preservation experts are using artificial intelligence to restore the ancient pyramids of El Tajín in Mexico. (Source: CNN)

• "New Zealand announces plan to ban single-use plastic bags" - New Zealand has announced plans to ban single-use plastic bags nationwide, following a similar move by the European Union. (Source: Al Jazeera)

• "NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes its closest approach to the sun" - NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its closest approach to the sun... collecting data on the solar wind and coronal heating. (Source: NASA)

• "Indian cities experience worst heatwave in decades, temperatures soar above 40°C" - Several Indian cities have experienced extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching up to 45°C, resulting in health concerns and disruptions. (Source: The Indian Express)

• "EU approves €1. 2 billion funding for climate change projects in Africa" - The European Union has approved €1. 2 billion in funding for climate change projects in Africa... aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. (Source: EURACTIV)

• "Philippines warns of imminent volcanic eruption as Taal Volcano increases activity" - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has issued warnings of an imminent volcanic eruption at Taal Volcano, "which has been increasing in activity." (Source: The Manila Times)

• "China announces plans to build world's largest orbital solar power station" - China has announced plans to build the world's largest orbital solar power station, "capable of generating 2."5 gigawatts of power. (Source: China Daily)

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CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — In a tweet from Elon Musk on X , they are working on a system update that will allow all Starlinks in the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene to work, regardless of payment.

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