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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Nears Jamaica, Poses Threat to Caribbean A major weather event is unfolding as Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm. The hurricane is currently tracking near Jamaica, prompting urgent preparations and evacuations. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are warning of "catastrophic" storm surge, extreme winds, and flooding rainfall for Jamaica and other parts of the western Caribbean.

U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Eighth Day, Furloughed Workers Await Resolution The federal government shutdown continues into its eighth day as Congress and the White House remain at an impasse over budget appropriations. The shutdown has furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers, causing delays at airports and impacting services like health insurance open enrollment. Negotiations are reportedly ongoing, but no clear resolution has been announced.

Zohran Mamdani Rallies Support in High-Profile New York Mayoral Race The New York City mayoral race is heating up as Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani gains momentum. Mamdani, who has received high-profile endorsements from figures like Bernie Sanders and AOC, held a large rally this weekend, focusing on housing affordability and public transit. The race is being watched nationally as a bellwether for progressive politics in major cities.

President Trump Attends ASEAN Summit Amid New Canadian Tariff Dispute President Trump is in Malaysia attending the ASEAN summit, where he has held bilateral talks with several leaders, including Brazil’s Lula. The summit comes as the administration announced new 10 percent tariffs on Canada, citing a dispute over a Canadian ad featuring Ronald Reagan. The president is also expected to discuss ongoing trade negotiations and security issues in the South China Sea.