Why are coffee prices rising in the U.S.?
It’s not only the surging cost of eggs that is making breakfast pricier these days — the price of coffee is also spiking because of a confluence of factors. The cost of wholesale arabica beans — the…
Partly sunny, humid and breezy
CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be partly sunny and humid, breezy in the morning with a couple of showers and a high of 85, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will be partly cloudy and…
U.S. economy shows signs of strain from Trump’s tariffs
The United States economy is starting to show signs of strain as President Trump’s abrupt moves to shrink federal spending, lay off government workers and impose tariffs on America’s largest trading partners rattle businesses and…
Elon Musk’s Starlink in line for deal with FAA, raising potential ethical concerns
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service could be part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to upgrade the nation’s aging air traffic control systems. Starlink’s internet equipment is being tested in least two…
BVI boat captain charged with smuggling 3 Haitians, 1 Dominican through St. John
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A British Virgin Islands boat captain has been charged with illegally smuggling four illegal migrants through St. John’s waters. Jose Miguel Hodge, 31, of Road Town, Tortola, was charged with alien smuggling,…
Todd Chrisley’s son claims bar owner accused him of assault because of reality TV fame
ATLANTA — Todd Chrisley‘s son, Chase Chrisley, has finally spoken out about his arrest after being charged with assault following a heated interaction with a bar owner in Georgia. According to a police report, Chase had…
Trump administration struggles to rehire fired bird flu employees
The Trump administration touted a nearly $1 billion plan Wednesday to combat the spread of avian flu and mitigate skyrocketing egg prices as the outbreak rips through poultry flocks across the United States. But the…
Traffic stop yields drugs and loaded gun
FREDERIKSTED — A driver who ran a stop sign in St. Croix was found to be in possession of drugs and a loaded gun, authorities said. Shakeem Gilbert, 22, was arrested and charged with carrying…
Haiti not ready for peacekeeping mission, UN chief says, offers alternative to fight gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Faced with resistance from Russia and China, uncertainty from Washington and his own apprehensions about returning blue-helmet peacekeepers to gang-plagued Haiti, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is recommending to stick with the current…
Lottery player wins nearly $370,000 in North Carolina. Where was the ticket sold?
CHARLOTTE — A North Carolina lottery player hit the jackpot — but might not know it yet. The player bought a Carolina Cash 5 game ticket that matched all the numbers picked in the Feb.…