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Hurricane Melissa Strengthens to Category 4 - Jamaica Facing Catastrophic Flood Risk

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified to Category 4 as it barrels toward Jamaica and the northern Caribbean, threatening catastrophic flooding and life threatening storm surge as evacuations and emergency preparations accelerate

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41 million - Americans who could miss SNAP food benefits starting Nov 1

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"We reached a final deal on TikTok" — Scott Bessent

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