Danger and darkness: Louisiana reels from Hurricane Ida

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<p><a href="https://apple.news/AMWnzlP6YS269CEUmpeXFGA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports on the dangerous impact of Hurricane Ida. Around a million customers lost power as the devastating storm moved inland, flooding streets and destroying homes.</p> <p>The U.S. says it launched a drone strike Sunday targeting suspected suicide bombers near Kabul&rsquo;s airport, the <a href="https://apple.news/AF7fzh50ERJyXjlE-RC9bbQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports. U.S. Central Command is investigating reports of civilian deaths from the strike.</p> <p>Military families move frequently, which creates problems for the careers of civilian spouses. The <a href="https://apple.news/AD36aH15NQ0SFM6UyUyW9jA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> looks at new legislation that could make it easier for them to get the licenses they need to work in different states.</p> <p>African governments and businesses are spending more on space exploration. <a href="https://apple.news/AR4TmGBbIR36vG1XazMg9nQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Quartz</a> explains how this increase is driven by a need to expand internet access via satellites.</p> <p>Entrepreneurs are trying to teach computers how to smell, which has proven a real challenge. <a href="https://apple.news/AnC7v9dC4SsyGP2srXKb59w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg Businessweek</a> explores how robot noses could change many industries, from food, to security, to health.</p>