Atlantic hurricane devastates Southern US, Biden vows re‑election

• The natural disaster that raged on Monday night in the Atlantic killed at least eight people. The hurricane hit the American coast and caused several tornadoes. In Louisiana, a tree crushed one woman, and seven people died in Texas. Three million residents were left without power. Later, Beryl weakened to a tropical storm. Beryl is the first hurricane of this season in the Atlantic to have swept across the land in the United States. Authorities warn that the complete restoration of electricity in Houston will take several days and sometimes even two weeks. What's worse, according to forecasts, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the perceived temperature will exceed 40°C.

• President Joe Biden promised on Monday that he will continue to strive for re-election. The 81-year-old politician, whose health condition during the debate with opponent Donald Trump on June 28 worried his voters, insists on running. Biden said those who doubt his abilities should challenge him at the Democratic National Convention in August. Biden's stance closes the way to any initiative related to considering another candidacy before November 5.

• The Turkish communications satellite Türksat 6A was launched into space, reported the Anadolu Agency. The satellite began its journey from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Türksat 6A is a telecommunications satellite belonging to the only Turkish operator of communication satellites, and it will ultimately be placed in geostationary orbit at 42° E. In orbit, it will fulfill a mission related to transmitting signals for commercial, civilian, and military communications. The satellite will primarily cover Anatolia, most of Europe, the Middle East, and the western parts of Russia.

• A United Airlines aircraft, Boeing 757-200, lost a landing gear wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles on Monday. However, it safely landed in Denver, the planned destination, without any losses. "We are investigating what caused this incident," said an airline representative. The aircraft involved in Monday's incident is nearly 30 years old. According to FlightRadar24 data, Boeing ended production of the 757 in 2004.

• Monday's Boeing incident is not an isolated one related to these machines. According to Reuters, the Federal Aviation Administration reported on Monday that it will be necessary to inspect 2,600 Boeing aircraft, specifically the 737 model. The inspection will concern malfunctions of the oxygen masks for passengers. The FAA reported that it had requested inspections of the 737 MAX and Next-Generation aircraft after receiving numerous reports of irregularities that could result in the inability to provide passengers with supplementary oxygen in the event of a pressure drop.