Today's Top News: Tragedy and Tension

"Hey everyone, welcome back! Let’s jump straight into the biggest stories lighting

up headlines and social feeds right now." "First up, the U.S.

government shutdown is dragging on, with key benefits like food stamps and health services

in limbo. The showdown ramps up as critical elections loom, and major workers’

unions are clashing with old allies in Washington." "In Mexico, tragedy hits Hermosillo,

where an explosion at a supermarket has killed 23 and injured many more including kids.

Officials say it’s likely an electrical mishap, but shockwaves are rippling around

the world." "Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa’s sweep through Jamaica has now claimed