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Powerful Hurricane Slams Into Jamaica; Gaza Ceasefire Unravels; Sudan Genocide Concerns; U.S. Obesity Rate Declines

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Oct 29, 2025
A historic Category 5 hurricane wreaks havoc in Jamaica, prompting urgent discussions on climate change. Tensions escalate in the Middle East as ceasefire talks crumble and Israel escalates military action. Meanwhile, Sudan faces mass civilian killings amid a power struggle in Darfur. A Texas lawsuit alleges Tylenol's hidden risks during pregnancy, raising significant concerns. In health news, U.S. obesity rates fall as new injectable medications gain popularity. Plus, Francis Ford Coppola faces a financial hit after a recent film flop.
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ANECDOTE

Freddie The Cat From The Cabinet Shop

  • Mosheh recalled growing up with dogs and stray cats who hung around his father's cabinet shop.
  • He specifically reminisced about a cat named Freddie and wondered what happened to him.
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Historic Category 5 Hit In Jamaica

  • Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 200 mph.
  • Warmer Caribbean waters likely boosted the storm's top winds by at least 10 mph, increasing damage potential by ~50%.
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Maritime Strikes Raise Regional Tensions

  • The U.S. carried out multiple strikes on alleged drug boats, killing dozens and signaling pressure on Venezuela.
  • The buildup, including the USS Gerald Ford, raises the risk of escalation toward land operations or wider conflict.
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