Cnn student news october 4 2018

Here is the CNN Student News broadcast from October 4, 2018:

Top Story:

Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the state. The storm made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, with winds of up to 155 miles per hour. The storm surge caused significant flooding and damage in the area.

Other Stories:

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has reached the sun, becoming the closest human-made object to the star. The probe is designed to study the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, and will help scientists learn more about the sun's behavior and how it affects the Earth.

A new study has found that polar bears are losing weight due to climate change. The study, published in the journal Science, found that polar bears are eating less and losing weight due to the decline of their main source of food, seals. The study also found that polar bears are having to swim longer distances to find food, which is also affecting their health.

New York City has announced plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes, citing concerns over the rise in vaping-related illnesses. The ban will take effect in November and will apply to all flavored e-liquids, including those with fruit, candy, and dessert flavors.

Student News:

Gitanjali Rao is a 12-year-old inventor who has developed a device that can detect lead in water. Rao's invention uses a smartphone app to detect lead levels in water and has the potential to help communities across the country.

Closing:

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