NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, October 26, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
Hurricane Melissa is barreling toward Jamaica, intensifying to Category 4, with preparations and evacuations in full swing. Meanwhile, progress is reported in the U.S.-China trade talks, with a framework being discussed. As government shutdown impacts grow, key benefits face cuts affecting millions. A miraculous rescue highlights heroism when a baby is saved from an overturned car. Plus, innovative tech is changing how fans experience football, and the American Museum of Natural History reintroduces its beloved family sleepover program.
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Melissa Looms As Catastrophic Caribbean Threat
- Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a major Caribbean threat, likely reaching Category 5 and headed for Jamaica. 1–2 feet of rain and catastrophic flooding threaten the entire island regardless of exact landfall location.
Stranded Travelers And Local Preparations
- Travellers and residents described urgent preparations in Jamaica, from boarding windows to staging evacuation buses. Many people, like visitor Nicole Doyon, worried about being stranded and losing contact with loved ones.
U.S. And China Near Trade Framework
- U.S. and China appeared to be closing on a substantial trade framework ahead of President Trump's meeting with Xi, reducing the chance of a massive tariff escalation. The deal also involves potential resolution on rare earth export control discussions.