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Pentagon Orders National Guard to Establish Quick-Reaction Forces for Civil Unrest, Riots The riot control units are a major shift, underscoring the Trump administration’s push to directly involve the military in responding to demonstrations and other domestic missions.

The Pentagon is creating National Guard riot control forces in every state that could respond to civil unrest.

The new "quick reaction" units — with about 500 soldiers each — demonstrate Trump's push to expand the U.S. military's role in targeting U.S. citizens in U.S. cities.

NEW: Devastating imagery from Jamaica, before & after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.

Black River — near total destruction.

the bigotry is bad enough on its own but this shows me he has no idea how to fight back and win against these people, totally disqualifying

Death toll in massive police raid on drug gang in Rio rises 119, Brazilian police say Brazilian police say the death toll in a massive raid on a notorious drug gang in Rio de Janeiro has risen to 119 killed, including four policemen.

BREAKING: The death toll in a major police raid on a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro has risen to 119, Brazilian police say.

Kat is being federally charged by the FBI for protesting at Broadview.

This is a flagrant political prosecution by the Trump administration, which is trying to prevent free speech and free association.

I am proud of Kat. Her movement is being targeted by the government. She needs your support.

The U.N. refugees agency expressed deep concern about the worsening conflict in the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur region, Al-Fashir, that has forced 26,000 people to flee to Tawila. UNHCR’s head of sub-office in Sudan said the team on the ground is reporting “horrendous and horrific” stories.

oh this is one of my favorite Don’t Fuck With Mountains things, I grew up nearby

Mt. Washington is, by most standards, a hill - it is only 6288 feet

it also has some of the very worst weather in the world and until 1996 the highest wind speed ever recorded (231mph)

it can and will kill you

Satellite loop of #Melissa reorganizing after exiting Jamaica

Dozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts

The Trump administration has a rainy day fund that will keep SNAP from expiring in November. Trump is refusing to use it.

Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
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...CATEGORY 5 MELISSA MAKES LANDFALL IN JAMAICA... ...ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL HURRICANE LANDFALLS ON RECORD IN THE ATLANTIC BASIN... Melissa has made landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope with estimated maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) and an estimated minimum central pressure of 892 mb (26.34 inches). THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION! DO not leave your shelter as the eye passes over, as winds will quickly, and rapidly increase on the other side of the eye. Residents should remain in place through the passage of these life-threatening conditions. To protect yourself from wind, the best thing you can do is put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. An interior room without windows, ideally one where you can also avoid falling trees, is the safest place you can be in a building. You can cover yourself with a mattress and wear a helmet for added protection. The next position update will be provided with the intermediate advisory at 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC) . SUMMARY OF 100 PM EDT...1700 UTC...INFORMATION LocatIoN..18.1N 78.0W ABOUT 25 MI...40 KM SE OF NEGRIL JAMAICA ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM S OF GUANTANAMO CUBA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...185 MPН...295 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT... NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 9 PH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...892 MB...26.34 INCHES

Visible satellite image of Melissa at 1:01pm EDT, October 28.

#Melissa makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a powerful category 5 hurricane. For the latest updates visit hurricanes.gov

#Melissa has made landfall in #Jamaica, and has preliminarily tied the record for the lowest pressure of any landfalling hurricane in Atlantic history: 892 mb. That was last observed 90 years ago with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane.
The storm does not look like it even notices Jamaica being there.

Perhaps the most ominous satellite presentation we've seen. Cat 5 Melissa within 2 hours of landfall in Jamaica. Winds at 185 mph (tied for 2nd highest on record). Pressure at 892 mb (tied for 3rd lowest). Will be one of strongest Atlantic storms to make landfall ever recorded.

892 mb and 185 mph. Very few places in the world in modern history have ever experienced what Jamaica is experiencing right now. Hurricanes of this magnitude directly hitting a major land mass are exceptionally rare.

The western end of Jamaica where #Melissa is projected to make landfall has the least well-built structures of anyplace on the island. Graphic is from a 2021 paper, "Poverty and hurricane risk exposure in Jamaica": www.researchgate.net/publication/...

Water back on at Montana State Prison The return comes a little more than two weeks after the department abruptly shut off supply to most of the facility in response to leaks in the system.

The facility is still under a boil order and providing bottled water for drinking.

This is always important to remember anytime there is a wether disaster. Many people may have wanted to evacuate ahead of any storm but the fact of the matter is that doing so is a huge financial burden and many families simply don’t have the resources to do so.

Life threatening conditions are expected to continue across Jamaica. Those in eastern Cuba, southeast Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos should be prepared for a major hurricane.

Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich

Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich

No, man, Republicans are in charge of the government.

Do you think Democrats are the ones who keep telling the House to stay on vacation week after week in order to prevent the release of the Epstein Files?

Because I'm pretty positive that's *you* who's been doing that.

The 2pm ET public update advisory for Hurricane Melissa has the central pressure down to 906 mb with peak winds of 175 mph. This makes Melissa the 10th strongest hurricane in record in the Atlantic Basin.

Key Messages: 1. Jamaica: Do not venture out of your safe shelter. Catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely today through Tuesday. Destructive winds, especially in the mountains, will begin by this evening, leading to extensive infrastructural damage, long-lasting power and communication outages, and isolated communities. Life-threatening storm surge and damaging waves are expected along the southern coast through Tuesday. 2. Haiti and the Dominican Republic: Catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and landslides are expected across southwestern Haiti and southern portions of the Dominican Republic through midweek. In Haiti, extensive infrastructural damage and isolation of communities is likely. Tropical storm conditions are expected late Tuesday and Wednesday. 3. Eastern Cuba: Heavy rainfall with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and landslides is expected beginning today. Life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds are expected late Tuesday and Tuesday night. Preparations should be rushed to completion. 4. Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos: Hurricane conditions, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall are possible on Wednesday. Residents should follow advice given by local officials and be sure to have preparations complete by Tuesday night.

Mensajes Clave: 1. Jamaica: No se aventure fuera de su refugio seguro. Inundaciones repentinas catastróficas y que amenazan la vida y numerosos deslizamientos de tierra son probables hoy hasta el martes. Vientos destructivos, especialmente en las montañas, comenzarán esta noche, llevando a daños infraestructurales extensos, cortes de energía y comunicaciones de larga duración, y comunidades aisladas. Se esperan marejada ciclónica y olas dañinas a lo largo de la costa sur hasta el martes. 2. Haití y la República Dominicana: Se esperan inundaciones repentinas y deslizamientos de tierra catastróficos y que amenazan la vida a través del suroeste de Haití y porciones sur de la República Dominicana hasta mediados de la semana. En Haití, daños infraestructurales extensos y aislamiento de comunidades es probable. Se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical a última hora del martes y miércoles. 3. Este de Cuba: Se esperan fuertes lluvias con inundaciones repentinas y deslizamientos de tierra que amenazan la vida y potencialmente catastróficos a partir de hoy. Se esperan marejada ciclónica y vientos dañinos que amenazan la vida a última hora del martes y martes por la noche. Los preparativos deben apresurarse hasta su finalización. 4. Sureste de las Bahamas y las Turcas y Caicos: Condiciones de huracán, marejada ciclónica que amenaza la vida y fuertes lluvias son posibles el miércoles. Los residentes deben seguir los consejos dados por funcionarios locales y estar seguros de tener preparativos completos para el martes por la noche.

10/27 5am EDT: #Melissa has strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane with 160 mph winds and a 917 mb central pressure, confirmed by the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters. Conditions in #Jamaica will rapidly deteriorate later today and tonight.

See hurricanes.gov for the latest details.

"The NOAA aircraft left the storm early after
experiencing severe turbulence in the southwestern eyewall."

These men and women are not being paid due to the US government shutdown. Not to mention that according to AOML's director emeritus Robert Atlas, they are down 40-50% staff. #Melissa

USDA Website Blames SNAP Benefits Expiring On Trans People And Immigrants During Shutdown The benefits, which are set to expire on November 1st due to the government shutdown, will lead to millions of people struggling to secure access to food.

1. As SNAP benefits expire, 42,000,000 hungry people may turn to the USDA website.

Now, the website blames their hunger on transgender people and immigrants.

It's a cynical ploy, an an indication that anti-trans measures are a Trump priority for the shutdown.

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Some truly incredible stuff. You don't see eyes like this very often. Melissa is a force

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MLB issues Flash Flood Emergency [flash flood: radar indicated, flash flood damage threat: catastrophic] for Lake [FL] till Oct 27, 1:00 AM EDT Link

Shooting at a historically Black university's homecoming fest in Pennsylvania kills 1 and wounds 6 Authorities say gunfire erupted during outdoor festivities at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University, killing one person and wounding six others.

Authorities say gunfire erupted during outdoor festivities at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University, killing one person and wounding six others.

Nevermind DC... this is as much rainfall as *Kingston, Jamaica* receives in a normal year.

That's right -- some parts of Jamaica will receive a year's worth of rainfall this week, and then get hit with 120mph+ sustained winds for hours on end as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall.

Intersex rights = bodily autonomy for everyone. 💛💜 We all deserve the right to make informed choices about our own bodies. That’s why we show up.  #IntersexAwarenessWeek

Melissa explodes into a powerful hurricane, and it is going to deliver catastrophic impacts to Jamaica Flooding, surge, and wind all look truly awful for Jamaica.

A true catastrophe is likely to unfold in Jamaica, as multiple days of rain followed by a direct hit from a top-end hurricane push the limits of what the country has seen historically. Details on the forecast, which aren’t much changed today below and at theeyewall.com.

Windy season has returned to Montana ☺️