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John McCarthy is primarily known for his investigative reporting on the U.S. Virgin Islands. A series of reports beginning in the 1990's revealed that there was everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling. Another report, following Hurricane Hugo in 1989, cited a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) confidential overview that said that over 40 percent of the U.S. Virgin Islands public lives below the poverty line. The Virgin Islands Free Press is the only Caribbean news source to regularly incorporate the findings of U.S. Freedom of Information Act requests. John's articles have appeared in the BVI Beacon, St. Croix Avis, San Juan Star and Virgin Islands Daily News. He is the former news director of WSVI-TV Channel 8 on St. Croix.
Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News International News

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Reuters) — Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Woman tells cops boyfriend is no ‘angel’ in domestic violence criminal complaint
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Woman tells cops boyfriend is no ‘angel’ in domestic violence criminal complaint

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman claimed her boyfriend is no "angel" after allegedly attacking her over the holiday weekend, authorities said. Angel Porfil, 37, was arrested Saturday and charged…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Bystander, clerk team up to obstruct jewelry store robber on Company Street
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Bystander, clerk team up to obstruct jewelry store robber on Company Street

CHRISTIANSTED — A bystander and a clerk teamed up to obstruct a jewelry store robber on Company Street in Christiansted Saturday, authorities said. Daniel Ramos, 50, was arrested and charged…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds
Posted inBreaking News Education News Environmental News

Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds

BECKLEY, West Virginia — A major pollutant from mining fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new research. Longterm exposure to…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
China provides intelligence to Russia on Ukraine targets, Ukrainian intelligence says
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

China provides intelligence to Russia on Ukraine targets, Ukrainian intelligence says

BEIJING (Reuters) — China is providing intelligence to Russia to enable Moscow to better launch missile strikes inside Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official was quoted as saying on Saturday.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Havana slams US over charges Cuban troops are fighting in Ukraine
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Havana slams US over charges Cuban troops are fighting in Ukraine

HAVANA (Reuters) — Cuba's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said U.S. claims that its troops were fighting in Ukraine were unfounded, and released for the first time information on legal proceedings…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Deep in the Glades, this farm grows ‘artisanal oysters.’ Can they revive an industry?
Posted inBreaking News National News Tourism News

Deep in the Glades, this farm grows ‘artisanal oysters.’ Can they revive an industry?

Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce leaned over the side of their boat and hauled up a basket full of oysters, each just an inch or two in size. Wilkie grabbed…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Penn State fires James Franklin after brutal start to season with championship hopes
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Penn State fires James Franklin after brutal start to season with championship hopes

James Franklin’s reputation as the leader of a Penn State football program that faltered in big moments caught up to him when it started to fail in the lesser moments.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
Rescuers save two backpackers trapped on icy cliffs, California officials say
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Rescuers save two backpackers trapped on icy cliffs, California officials say

Two backpackers who became stuck on icy cliffs on a mountain pass required rescue, California sheriff’s officials reported. They were able to call for help with a weak bar of…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025
What to know about Trump’s pitch for $2,000 stimulus checks from tariff revenue
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What to know about Trump’s pitch for $2,000 stimulus checks from tariff revenue

President Trump has again floated the idea of giving Americans stimulus checks based on revenue from his tariffs. The big picture: Trump is continuing to promote the revenue from tariffs as they receive pushback…
Posted by John McCarthy October 12, 2025

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