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About John McCarthy
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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
After 100 days, Trump voters feel tariffs, but most see long-term gain
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

After 100 days, Trump voters feel tariffs, but most see long-term gain

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump’s April 9 decision to hike tariffs on China hit as Steve Egan, a promotional product distributor in Tampa, Florida, was in the middle of ordering…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
Apple juice recalled in Florida, California, 26 other states for possible toxin
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

Apple juice recalled in Florida, California, 26 other states for possible toxin

Martinelli’s recalled about 173,616 bottles of apple juice sold in the company’s signature glass jars in 28 states because they might be contaminated with the toxin patulin. Patulin’s commonly found…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
A bear is spotted in Connecticut playing on family’s backyard slide
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

A bear is spotted in Connecticut playing on family’s backyard slide

SIMSBURY, Connecticut (AP) — Sarah Loving had just returned home from lunch last Saturday with her husband and two young children when she looked out the window and spotted two…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy or change course?
Posted inBreaking News International News

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy or change course?

VATICAN CITY (AP) — One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
Car plows through Vancouver Filipino festival, killing at least 11
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Car plows through Vancouver Filipino festival, killing at least 11

VANCOUVER (Reuters) — At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured when a man with a history of mental health issues rammed an SUV through a crowd at a…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies, igniting trade wars
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Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies, igniting trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a sweep and scale that has no easy historical comparison. His actions target the architecture of the New Deal and…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas finally answers decades-old mystery about Yoda
Posted inArt News Breaking News Environmental News

‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas finally answers decades-old mystery about Yoda

LOS ANGELES (NYP) — The 80-year-old “Star Wars” creator spoke at the 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back” at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday and explained why Yoda…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost

BEIJING (AFP) — The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, Beijing's state media said, adding…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — A roof that collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic and killed 232 people this month had filtration problems for decades and had been repeatedly fixed…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
Lawsuit says migrants endure isolation and intimidation at US’ Guantanamo detention center
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

Lawsuit says migrants endure isolation and intimidation at US’ Guantanamo detention center

HAVANA (AP) — Immigration and civil rights advocates have renewed concerns that immigrants detained at Guantanamo Bay are being held in extreme isolation, cut off from meaningful access to legal…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025

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