SNAP rulings, Hurricane Melissa, strikes against Caribbean boats
Your afternoon news update ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure . AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Amy Langfield October 31, 2025 By Amy Langfield October 31, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. The historic seaport of Black River, Jamaica was hit especially hard by Hurricane Melissa; the Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule; and the U.N. human rights chief says U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats are "unacceptable". UP FIRST An aerial view of Black River, Jamaica, Thursday, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) Despair spreads acr...