The 7 Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa; White House ballroom; Elon Musk’s Grokipedia; and more
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Oct 28, 2025 Jamaica is bracing for catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, now reaching Category 5. A new oversight board is reviewing the proposed White House ballroom, raising eyebrows about its implications. A government shutdown threatens to disrupt Head Start funding, impacting childcare. A troubling study reveals rising stillbirth rates, particularly affecting marginalized communities. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's Grokipedia faces skepticism with its AI-generated content. And conservative singles in D.C. struggle to find partners in a heavily Democratic environment.
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Melissa Looms As Catastrophic Category 5
- Hurricane Melissa reached Category 5 and threatened to be one of the strongest Atlantic storms recorded.
- Jamaica faced catastrophic flooding, 9–13 foot storm surge, and infrastructure unable to withstand a Category 5.
Holness Describes Personal Pleas And Warnings
- Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness said he had been on his knees in prayer and receiving calls from leaders worldwide.
- He warned that no infrastructure in the region can withstand a Category 5 storm.
White House Allies On Planning Commission
- The White House placed allies on the National Capital Planning Commission to review a 90,000 sq ft ballroom.
- The committee now includes White House officials overseeing a high-profile project with uncertain approval.