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- HURRICANE MELISSA RANKS AMONG STRONGEST ATLANTIC LANDFALLS EVER: Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 with sustained winds near 185 mph, striking Jamaica before tracking toward Cuba and the Bahamas. Officials warned of catastrophic wind damage, life-threatening surge, and up to 30 inches of rain. Forecasters note only a handful of Atlantic storms have hit land at similar intensity (e.g., Dorian 2019, Wilma 2005). Early reports cite widespread outages, flooding, and blocked roads as rescue teams mobilize. Aid groups urged residents to follow local alerts as the storm continues across the Caribbean.
- WHITE HOUSE MOVES TO BLOCK STATE RULES SHIELDING CREDIT REPORTS FROM MEDICAL DEBT: The administration is preparing guidance that would bar states from removing medical debt from consumer credit files. Supporters say lenders need a full picture of obligations; critics argue medical bills are often disputed, unpredictable, and shouldn’t ruin credit. The move comes after a federal court previously reversed Obama- and Biden-era protections. Consumer groups warn millions could see scores drop if states are preempted. Lawmakers in several states are weighing countermeasures.
- SENATE VOTES TO REPEAL TRUMP-ERA TARIFFS ON BRAZIL, WITH BIPARTISAN BACKING: The Senate advanced a resolution to terminate tariffs on Brazilian goods, signaling frustration among some Republicans with the White House’s trade approach. The vote was bipartisan, though the measure still faces uncertainty in the House. Business groups welcomed the step, citing higher import costs and supply-chain friction. The administration defended its reciprocal-tariff policy as leverage for fairer trade. Market watchers expect more jockeying before anything reaches the president’s desk.
- DIDDY’S PRISON RELEASE DATE SET FOR MAY 8, 2028, AS PARDON HOPES DIM: Federal inmate records show Sean “Diddy” Combs is slated for release in 2028 after a 50-month sentence on two federal counts; he was acquitted of more serious charges. His team says they’ll appeal and seek placement in a drug-treatment program that could reduce time served. Rumors of a White House commutation were denied. Post-release, he faces supervised release and a fine.
- ANGELA RYE APOLOGIZES TO JOE BUDDEN OVER ‘DUMBING DOWN AMERICA’ EPISODE TITLE: After backlash, Angela Rye said her podcast should not have used Joe Budden’s name in a title framing him as part of “the dumbing down of America.” She acknowledged the choice as unfair and said the episode has been retitled. Budden and co-hosts criticized the original framing, fueling a days-long online debate. The exchange spotlighted tensions over elitism and “podcast culture” in Black media spaces.
- BILL GATES URGES CLIMATE MOVEMENT TO CENTER REDUCING HUMAN SUFFERING: In a new memo and investor briefings, Gates says the climate fight should devote more attention to adaptation and cutting present-day harms, not just long-term emission targets. He argues funding for heat resilience, malaria control, and crop innovation can save lives now—especially in poorer countries. His comments don’t abandon decarbonization but call for a rebalanced portfolio. Analysts say the framing could shift philanthropy and development finance.
- MICROSOFT REJOINS NVIDIA IN THE $4T CLUB AS AI RALLY LIFTS MEGACAPS: Microsoft’s market value topped $4 trillion again, joining Nvidia and briefly Apple amid another AI-driven surge. Investors cheered cloud-and-AI updates as benchmark indexes climbed. The milestone underscores how concentrated gains remain in a handful of tech leaders. Analysts say competition and capital needs in AI infrastructure will shape whether valuations hold.
- MONKEYS ESCAPE AFTER TRUCK OVERTURNS ON MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY: Several rhesus monkeys fled when a transport truck flipped on I-59, sparking a multi-agency search. Officials later said most of the escaped animals were killed; one remained unaccounted for. Initial rumors that the monkeys carried infectious diseases were refuted by Tulane’s research center. Investigators are probing the cause of the crash and the animals’ origin and destination.
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