Hurricane Melissa Causes Devastation in Jamaica, Cuba, and Heads Toward Bahamas
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage in Jamaica, especially in Western Jamaica, with widespread power outages and blocked roads. Meanwhile, renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties, impacting the fragile ceasefire. The US faces disruptions in air travel due to a government shutdown affecting air traffic controllers. Additionally, the US obesity rate has decreased, partly due to increased use of weight-loss drugs. The newsletter also covers social issues like cancer support and controversies over Shein's store in Paris.