On June 30, 1908, Akulina witnessed the devastating Tunguska event, where 80 million trees were felled instantaneously by a 10-to-20-megaton blast caused by a space rock explosion. The asteroid 2024 YR4, similar in size, poses a potential threat with a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, prompting NASA’s Near-Earth Object Observations Program to monitor and potentially deflect it using advanced observatories like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
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4 dead, including officer in Midtown attack
A New York City police officer, Didarul Islam, was killed in a shooting at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise where a gunman, Shane Devon Tamura, opened fire before taking his own life. The incident left four dead and raised concerns over the suspect's mental health history, as authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack. Want More Context? 🔎
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