Hurricane Melissa Hits Cuba, Lakers' LeBron James Update, Fed Cuts Rates

Thursday October 30, 2025

In today's episode, we cover Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact as it made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm, causing significant damage and fatalities in Haiti and Jamaica. We discuss LeBron James' recovery from sciatica, with a potential mid-November return, and how Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are stepping up for the Lakers. The Los Angeles Chargers face a critical stretch in the AFC West, with upcoming games against the Titans, Steelers, Jaguars, and Raiders. In business news, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates again, but Chair Jerome Powell signals uncertainty about future cuts. The Nasdaq Composite hits a record high amid these developments. In tech news, Bitcoin drops 2 percent to $111,000, Ethereum dips slightly to over $3,900, and XRP falls to $2.58. Locally, a new surf park in Orange County gets approval, promising diverse wave options for enthusiasts. Weather updates include a sunny Thursday at Venice Beach with waves increasing to two-plus feet by afternoon, and a weekend forecast of mostly sunny skies with patchy fog. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and their implications.

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