Paradise lost: Hurricane Milton bashes Florida
The Intelligence from The Economist
The Economist
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🗓️ 10 October 2024
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
Global warming is increasing the intensity of storms like the one that just hit Florida. Our correspondent explains the science. In a week of reflection on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks, we consider the Palestinian experience (10:58). And why nuclear clocks could help unlock the secrets of the universe (16:26).
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| 0:00.0 | Let me tell you one thing my mom doesn't know. It was my red sock that found its way into the washing machine and turned a white t-shirt vibrant pink. |
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| 1:20.0 | Hello and welcome to the Intelligence from The Economist. |
| 1:26.0 | I'm your host Rosie Bloor. |
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